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Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Arlington
Our Patch Picks column looks at five things you can do for the environment in Arlington.

This week, Patch Picks looks at ways you can celebrate Mother Earth tomorrow on Earth Day. Feel free to add to the list by leaving your suggestions in the comment box below. We'd love to hear about what you're doing to make a difference!
Patch Picks: Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Arlington
- Check your faucets for any leaks. A faucet leaking only 10 drops a minute wastes about 347 gallons per year.
- Bring your travel mug to and get a free cup of coffee (Friday only)
- Head over to and pick up a tree to plant. It's said that one acre of new forest will sequester about 2.5 tons of carbon annually, so keep planting!
- Pack a trash-free lunch
- Recycle, recycle, recycle!
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