Earth Day 2014: 5 Surprising Things That Harm the Planet (and 5 Simple Ways to Help Save It)

By now we all know that drinking from water bottles like it’s 2001 won’t score us any points on Earth Day. If you’re like us, you’re remembering to bring those reusable tote bags into the grocery store more often than not and finally investing in a fuel-efficient car. But what about those secret habits — like hiding a stash of Easter candy or keeping your phone on all night long? Can we be doing more to treat our planet even better? Avoiding these 5 bad habits and following these 5 expert tips could go a long way toward making Earth Day happier for us all.

5 Environmentally Toxic Habits You Should Change Right Now

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5 Simple Things You Can Do on Behalf of Mother Earth

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