I decided to compile some Earth Day tips and I figured Twitter would be a perfect place to find them.  Within seconds I had my answers.  So, here are twenty Earth Day tips Twitter style from @hayneedle.

#EarthdayTips 1: Donate your unwanted used items to local charities instead of throwing them out.

#EarthDayTips 2: Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth napkins and towels

#EarthdayTips 3: 30% of waste in the U.S. is due to yard & food waste. Use this waste to add nutrients to your soil through composting!

#EarthDayTips 4: Try using a push reel lawnmower. They make ur lawn beautiful w/o the costly gasoline or an engine that needs servicing.

#EarthDayTips 5: Allow grass clippings to stay on your lawn to decompose & return to the soil naturally.

#EarthDayTips 6: Rain barrels help cut back on the H20 bill by storing H2O for the garden, car washes, & window cleaning.

#EarthDayTips 7: Save $15-$20/mo. w/cloth diapers compared to disposable diapers. They prevent diaper rash & keep waste out of landfills

#EarthDayTips 8: Bamboo is a naturally sustainable resource that grows rapidly & makes for durable, beautiful furniture.

#EarthDayTips 9: Use Solar LED lights; they’re brighter, cooler, & much more energy efficient w/o the use of electricity/batteries.

#EarthDayTips 10: Eco patio furniture made w/eucalyptus wood meets the FSC standards, which protects the envrnmnt & forest-dependent areas

#EarthDayTips 12: Relax in a beautiful hammock that’s made of hand-woven recycled polyester derived from old soda bottles. Who knew?!

#EarthDayTips 13: Look for kitchen islands made from birch, theyre self sustaining, non-endangered N. American hardwood

#EarthDayTips 16: Outdoor chairs that’re made from strong recycled plastic polymers won’t crack, warp, or rot

#EarthDayTips 18: When purchasing outdoor decor try biodegradable planters Theyre made of plant fibers thatll return to the earth w/in 3 yrs

#EarthDayTips 19: Teak wood is gr8 for outdoor furniture b/c it is naturally resistant to moisture, rot, warping, insects & fungus

#EarthDayTips 20: LED string lights add the perfect accent to any outdoor/indoor celebration & cut back on the electric bill

#EarthDayTips 21: Skip the shopping bag. Bring your own reusable bags to the mall & grocery store.

#EarthDayTips 22: Use electronic billing to cut back on paper & mail.

#EarthDayTips 23: Bring your lunch to work/school to cut back on fast food paper waste, spending, & fuel use.

#EarthDayTips 24: Make coffee at home & use a travel mug to take to work. If you grab coffee on the go take a travel mug to min. ppr waste

For more Earth Day tips and other information please follow @hayneedle and tell her thank you!

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