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PLANETPALS
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- Newton, Massachusetts, USA
- Birthday
- October 14
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- 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.
H20 Hosts The Don't Be Drip Water Day Contest 2010
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
Planetpals Be A "PAL" Earthday Contest 2010 Has Begun!

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
Teaching Kids to Love Earth

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 bel… Read full post »
Planetpals Ranks Among Top Twenty Websites for Kids

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.
Does Up-cycling Down-cycling Have Your Head Cycling?

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 »
Season's Greenings!
CLICK HERE to send this card to a friend!
http://www.planetpals.com/newyearcard.html
12 Great Winter Energy Saving Ideas That Won't Cost a Penny!

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
Be a Tree Hugger With That Christmas Tree

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 the… Read full post »
Tis the Season for Homespun Traditions:

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 »Make Your Own Box Shaped Ornament
For any holiday. A fun recycle craft !

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 »
Make Your Own Gift Boxes From Recycled Materials

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 »
Planetpals Gift To You This Holiday

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 »
The 4 R's of Gift Wrapping - Wrap Gifts the Recycled Way

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 »
Planetpals December Issue of EarthZINE now online!

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
St Judes Recycled Card Program For Greener Holidays!

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 »
Learn how you can to SAVE MONEY and SAVE EARTH This Holiday!

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 »
Thanksgiving Travel Can Be A Gas....Saver
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
… Read full post »Planetpals puts an 'E' in your Thanksgiving
15 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.
3. B… Read full post »
Top 15 E-Tips for Recycling this 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
… Read full post »
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.

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 »
The Ultimate Recycle Costume
Make GREEN the New Color of Halloween

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 BIN… Read full post »
Green Halloween Tips That Are a Howl!

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 tr… Read full post »
How to Recycle it, Sell it , Swap it or Give it Away.
Who would want it you wonder?

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
Planetpals Takes Part In United Way's Week of Caring

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 »

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