 Happy Earth Day - April 22, 2008!
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 Here at SupaSistaLatina, this issue is completely dedicated to El Dia De La Tierra! Enhance your lifestyle with the tips and resources offered up for a more conscious and sustainable living.
Do your part by recycling (at minimal) at home and by conserving resources like energy and water!
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Green and Brown Do Mix! Latinos have always been tapped into environmental issues, it’s in our “roots” literally - from our ancestors who embedded respect and value for nature to current agricultural issues like pesticides and environmental injustice occurring in low-socio economic urban and rural minority/Latino communities. In addition, environmental initiatives are popping up to further educate immigrants who typically come from countries that don’t endorse environmental sustainability, on the concept of conservation.
A study by the Public Policy Institute of California found that Latinos hold a very strong view of global warming than any other majority and that Latinos have gone into financial hardship with increased gas prices.
So do Latinos have the power to make environmental change within our community, absolutely! It starts with taking conservation steps at home, seeking career positions within the environmental work sector, volunteering and of course, getting politically active and/or joining a local environmental committee!
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SupaSistaLatina - Sustainable Style!
- Buy a reusable bag and don't forget to recycle plastic bags. We love Uncommon Good's newspaper clutch - so chic and environmental stylish!
- De La Luna Designs strives to use recycled clothing and fabrics in turn giving them a new life. Leather jackets, wallets and purses have a definate Latino appeal.
- Shoes by Patagonia - 100% recycled rubber soles and compression-molded EVA midsoles (20% recycled)
- Expired coupon earrings available at newspaperjewelry.com
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Blogarama - It's Getting Hot In Here It’s Getting Hot in Here is the voice of a growing movement, a collection of voices from the student and youth leaders of the global movement to stop global warming. Packed with interesting articles from over 100 writers voicing their opinions and hot facts on global warming!
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Link-O-Rama - THE EARTH DAY - EPA Website  Conservation Tips For The Home:
- Only boil a cup worth of water for your coffee or tea - if you boil a whole pot - recycle the water for your indoor plants
- Turn off the lights - switch off when you are not in a room; same for appliances
- Use ammonia, vinegar and bleach to clean. These ingredients are already found in commerical household cleaners - save a buck and the bottle!
Find local events and more tips for conserving the environment at the Earth Day EPA website!
Información en español also available!
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