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Mix it up on Earth Day

Posted on Apr 13th 2008 8:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
April 22 is Earth Day. What will you do on this day to celebrate the diversity of life on our planet? What will you do promote a healthier environment? My mom thinks I should start a compost pile. Our local Home Depot is selling compost bins for $35. This would be a pretty affordable way to make a difference by cutting down on yard and kitchen trash and nourishing the soil in my yard.

Publix GreenWise Market magazine recommends I honor Earth Day by putting together a tropical snack mix with ingredients from around the world. Each yummy item listed below comes from a crop grown in ways that protect the rain forest.

  • Dried papaya, diced (Mexico)
  • Dried pineapple, diced (Phillipines)
  • Dried banana chips (Central and South America)
  • Flaked coconut, unsweetened (Philipines)
  • Macadamia nuts, chopped (Hawaii)
  • Cashews, raw (India)

For more Earth Day inspiration, visit earthday.net.

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