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PLANETPALS
Location
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Birthday
October 14
Title
Founder
Company
Planetpals.com
Bio
PLANETPALS Earthzine BLOG: A news and information blog for Planetpals.com. Where Kids learn to be a PLANETPAL! Healthy World Healthy Kids. Planetpals teaches about the world and everything in it in a fun way through activities, fun facts, slogans, lesson plans and free downloads. Earth Matters, Earth Science, Environmental Ed and Nutrition Created by artist/educator Judith Gorgone.

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World Water day is March 22 2010.

As you might know from Planetpals earth fun facts pages water covers approximately 70% of the earth's surface, and land the remaining 30%. All living things on earth need water to live, and many of earth's precious creatures live in the water. So, keeping
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Planetpals "Be a PAL" Earthday VIDEO Contest 2010 is open to pre-school and school age kids.

Back by popular demand!  Last years "Be A Pal" Contest was so popular that many of you asked to

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JANUARY 18, 2010 1:48PM

Teaching Kids to Love Earth

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Teaching kids to love earth is the best way to guide them onto the right track towards environmental responsibility.

If you start children while they are young, teach them how beautiful the planet and all it's creatures are, you can instill stewardship and caring.

At Planetpals we belRead full post »

planetpals.com website

 

 

According to a recent article on Limetwist.com Planetpals.com ranks in the top 20 websites alongside National Geographic Kids, Hit Entertainment, Disney Playhouse, Sesame Street and TVO Kids.

 

It has long been true that Planetpals.com has been a leader in kid&rs
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cancy wrapper purse
 

We've heard of Recycling and Precycling, but what is Upcycling and Downcycling?  It seems like there is a new green term every time you turn around!

How do you make a complex term simple to understand and get people to incorporate it into their daily life?  Planetpals.  We… Read full post »

JANUARY 1, 2010 8:07AM

Season's Greenings!


CLICK HERE to send this card to a friend!

http://www.planetpals.com/newyearcard.html 

planetpals happy new year card
Happy New Year Greenings
May your year be the best on Earth
 
May your world be Cleaner! Greener! Happier! Healthier! 
Most of all may you have PEACE!

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Turn Over a New "Energy Saving" Leaf for the New Year

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Start the new year right at home with these easy tips for winter energy savings for young and old from Planetpals :

  • Always turn off the lights when not in use
  • Use natural daylight as much as possible
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Our ultimate list of tree hugging tips to dispose of that tree in a GREENER way after the holiday: 

Curbside Pick-up for Recycling:

Most towns will collect trees during their regular pickup schedules on theRead full post »

DECEMBER 13, 2009 10:55AM

Tis the Season for Homespun Traditions:

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The holiday season is a time for sharing with friends and family near and far.  Why not start a new old fashioned tradition this year that will last a lifetime. Use one of these simple ideas that scream "Home Made Holiday Spirit"!

Send a holiday letter instead of a card or… Read full post »
DECEMBER 8, 2009 6:32AM

Make Your Own Box Shaped Ornament

For any holiday.  A fun recycle craft !

make a box ornament

Join the Planetpals in celebrating any holiday with this free Planetpals box ornament. It's 6 sided and easy to make.

This is one of my favorite projects which was given to my class in Art School-I stll have the ornaments my friends made… Read full post »

makeyourownboxes

 

One way to wrap up the holiday greener is to make your own gift boxes.  You can make boxes from recycled materials such as old cereal boxes, oatmeal tubes, and other food containers just by turning them inside out.  It's a good way to renew them.

Download these simple pa… Read full post »

DECEMBER 8, 2009 5:13AM

Planetpals Gift To You This Holiday

planetpals ornament

Bring in the holiday with this adorable and exclusive Earthman "Season's Greenings" ornament. It's our gift to you for being fans of Planetpals.  Assemble it with your kds or classroom.  It's sure to put a smile on any tree.

Be a Planetpal and use recycled paper to print it on… Read full post »

 

earthman and giftwrap

 

One way to have a greener holiday is to wrap all your gifts in a greener way!  All you have to do is think out of the BOX and onto the wrap to find new ways to use old materials to bring new life to  your gifts.

It's… Read full post »

EARTHZINELOGO

 

Don't miss our December Issue of Planetpals Earthzine Magazine which is now online! It includes 

 

Planetpals Exclusive Downloads

Free December Kids Page

Holiday Tunes 

Planetpals News

Holiday Ideas

Holiday Activities 

More

 

planetpals greeting cards

What can be greener than finding a place to recycle and reuse everything after the holiday?  St Judes offers us a meaningful holiday card recycle option.

After the holidays we are all faced with what to do with that pile of holiday cards we receive.  They are so delightful, that… Read full post »

 

Merry_planetpals

 

Saving money and the planet for the holidays can be easier with these simple tips!

 

These ideas and suggestions are just the beginning of things you

can do for your pocket and Mother Earth. The biggest step of all is simply to cut

down on the amount… Read full post »

 

 planetpals gas saving tips

According to AAA 38.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home during Thanksgiving and the weekend, a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled for the holiday. That's a lot of gas!

With gas at a premium cost this year and the planet

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turkey15 great 'E'cology tips to help you make a greener world this holiday!

1.     When food and holiday shopping combine trips to save gas and energy

2.     Buy in bulk: Use large soda containers instead of many small cans.

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america recycles day 

15 "E" for "Easy" Tips to Help Your Whole Family Learn Where to Recycle!

 

It's easy to recycle if you learn some basics.

  • Get familiar with the recycle center in your town
  • Use curbside recycling when available
  • Use bottle, can and plastic bag returns at your store
  • Compost

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009 10:48PM

Planetpals Exhibited at Licensing Asia

Planetpals was exhibited for the second year at Licensing Asia.  The show was held Oct 14-16 ,2009 in Tokyo Japan .  Planetpals was exhibited along with Sanrio Far East's other properties which include Hello Kitty, AndyWarhol,  and Marilyn Monroe.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009 3:16PM

America Recycles

Only 15 Days Until America Recycles Day--Planetpals has loads for you to do.

 

America Recycles Day and Earth Day are couple of our favorite holidays at Planetpals.com.  On this 12th anniversary of America Recycles Day, November 15, we have an America Recycles Day Page loaded with/… Read full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2009 9:51AM

The Ultimate Recycle Costume

 

Make GREEN the New Color of Halloween

recycle bin costume from planetpals.com

The best way to celebrate any holiday is to be earth friendly, creative and have fun.  

Planetpals fun solution for your costume this halloween is just that!  Planetpals  exclusive costume ideas for Halloween include two RECYCLE BINRead full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2009 9:35AM

Green Halloween Tips That Are a Howl!

pumpkin face

Halloween is fun and games, but it isn't just about getting candy, bobbing for apples and winning prizes for costumes. This Halloween think about helping others while helping the planet. Practice the 3 "r"s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Remember: Be safe on Halloween-bring a flash light and go trRead full post »

Who would want it you wonder?

recycle michael

It's amazing. But it really is true: One man's trash is another man's treasure!

You might think "No one would want this!" But chances are there is someone out there willing to take just about any item off your hands and save it

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earthday activity book

 

 

 

United Way's Annual Week of Caring was held August 31st-September 4th in Piedmont, Cherokee and Spartanburg South Carolina.  Hundreds of corporate and individual volunteers partnered with local agencies to complete projects across the community.

During that time, ove… Read full post »