World CARFREE Day Is Tomorrow- How Are You Participating?

Did you know that tomorrow, September 22, 2011 is World Carfree Day? And that the world population of cars is over 1 billion and growing fast?  So, is your town, city, state sponsoring any special events to highlight the growing problem of cars?  As I was doing research on this care free carfree day, it came to my attention that the US is on the low end of participation and yet the US ranks highest in the world for the number of cars on the road.

Here’s a little run down on the history of Carfree Day and what it means.  World Carfree Day is an annual celebration to bring awareness to our over reliance on automobiles and to promote other forms of transportation that frees us from the noise, stress, and pollution of cars. Each year on September 22, people around the world organize events of all sizes to showcase alternatives to the automobile. The World Carfree Network was created to be the central network for all activities that go on around the world on September 22. World Carfree Network invites organizations and individuals everywhere to join and participate by leaving the car at home.

“This day is all about a way to celebrate what our cites and towns would be like without cars, get out and walk, ride a bike, and in the process get to know your community.”

Yum Scub! Organics has a two offices.  One is located right outside of Washington DC where I live.  And I have to say I am very proud of the DC/Metro area and different companies and organizations who are getting involved and making carfee day easy and fun!  If you happen to live in the DC area, here is the a link to some of the events and freebies that are going on around my town, including free bus rides and bike rentals. http://www.carfreemetrodc.com/car-free-day-events.php

If you don’t live in the DC/Metro area, that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved!  Go to the World Carfee Network and get idea’s for implementing a day of being car free.   Also get busy and start socializing- spread the word and let people in your community know whats going on in your area.   And if you do none of the above, at least make a pledge to yourself, your car, and your environment and go Carfree tomorrow.   Take an easy step and jump on the bus or enjoy the fresh air on a bike.   If you live in an area where there isn’t public transportation, suggest to your friends that you carpool tomorrow.  Who knows maybe you will find that your commute is just more fun when you share it with others!  

http://www.worldcarfree.net/wcfd/index.php  

Get involved and join the more than 40 countries and 1,500 cities who are going carfree for AT LEAST one day!

Check this site out for information on how the growing car population is affecting the world:
http://www.infrastructurist.com/2011/08/24/new-report-global-car-population-tops-1-billion/

 

We’re Closed Friday April 22, 2011

Get outside and enjoy our wonderful earth!  Plant a tree, pick up some trash, or just breathe in the fresh air!  

Happy Earth day!

Love and Light to All 

See our post from earlier this week as to why we decided to close in honor of Earth Day…

Friday, April 22nd – Earth Day: We are Closed for Business

Yum Scrub! Organics has been thinking of ways to celebrate Earth Day this coming Friday…

If we did a coupon or any other Earth Day promotion, with an amount of money going to an environmental charity, we would have left a greater footprint than just doing our normal business.  Hardly earth friendly on the one day we are to celebrate our planet and be aware of our footprint.  The same would go with any give away or discount code.  Any of these programs would have meant the use of more paper products, energy, and carbon usage than we normally use.

That’s when it hit us.  The best way we can honor and celebrate Earth Day is to put up the “closed” sign for the day.  And that’s what we are doing.  Yeah, it may seem extreme to some.  But, if you haven’t realized, we are very conscientious not just about how we make our products, but how we impact Mother Earth; we are serious about sustainability.  We realize our existence is dependent on a healthy earth–not just our individual existence, but our business too.

Closing shop for the day means we will not fulfill any orders; we will not produce any products, and our computers will be turned off.  Our employees will have the day off to spend time in nature or volunteer.  We are encouraging them and all of our customers to tune out (disconnect) and tune-in (spend time in nature) for the day.

What will you do Friday?  Check out the Earth Day Website to see ways you can get involved.

http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011