If you want to celebrate Earth Day this year, the best way to do it is to treat the Earth more kindly!

my favorite beach! I'll do whatever it takes to save the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Beaches!

We got sent this list of ways for central Floridians to go green and be Earth-friendly! Some of these are local companies that are green and their products are safe for the environment. Now, I haven't used these products, so I can't attest to their effectiveness, etc. These are listener-recommended.

There's also this list from MSN and Parenting Magazine that has 14 easy ways to make little changes that will make a BIG difference for the environment!

BungoBox: A Casselberry-based company rents reusable, plastic moving bins as an alternative to cardboard boxes. Only about half of all cardboard gets recycled, and you can actually save money www.bungobox.com

Spa Diggity Dog Shampoo: All natural, organic dog shampoo. No chemicals or toxins. www.spadiggitydog.com

Organic Groceries: heirloom produce, grass-fed meats, artisan cheeses and locally grown foods that can be delivered to your doorstep. http://farmfreshwindermere.com

Organic Totes: Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods’ cotton bags come in six different designs with sayings like “EcoChic” or “Green is the New Pink” chemical and pesticide-free bag. They also have toys, rattlers, diapers and toddler-feeding products made of corn-based plastic. www.dandelionforbaby.com

Mrs. Jones Soapbox All-Purpose Cleaner: Mrs. Jones’ cleaning products are made of all natural ingredients – many of them food- based. Even the packaging is in reused plastic bottles. www.etsy.com/shop/mrsjonessoapbox