7/9/09 - Let’s Pledge Allegiance To Our Planet

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Randy Son of Robert's

When I was a kid, it was The Big Green Help. It’s probably ultimately what started my enthusiasm for the planet (well, that and the R-E-C-Y-C-L-E song, of course), and I’ve been what many would call a tree-hugger ever since. But you know, being a tree-hugger ain’t so bad. In fact, it can be downright fun. Trees will always hug you back.

This month of July, join me in pledging with Disney Channel’s first Friends For Change global project - 2 Up 2 Down. No matter where you are in the world, everyone can take part in this worldwide climate project this Saturday, July 11^th.

How the 2 Up 2 Down Project works:

• If the climate where you live is in its summer season, adjust your home air-conditioning system 2 degrees higher. Example – if your thermostat is set at 74 degrees, turn it up to 76 degrees.

• If the climate where you live is in its winter season, adjust your home heating system 2 degrees lower. Example – if your thermostat is set at 68 degrees, turn it down to 66 degrees.

• The Goal - If we get as many as one million kids to adjust their thermostats accordingly, we would prevent 198,480 tons of carbon dioxide per year from polluting the air.

And don’t stop there – keep at it even after July 11^th to keep the project moving forward.

Message to Kids: Make sure to check with your parents before you pledge to make sure you’re all on the same page.

Message to Parents: Feel free to make the pledge with your kids and join them in taking care of our planet.

The Disney Channel family has pledged to take charge for their planet, and now so can all of us. Spread the word, and visit the Friends For Change: Project Green official website

to "reg and pledge."

“We were inspired by the outpouring of enthusiasm from our family of talent to enact real environmental change by connecting with other kids, fans and friends on an entirely new level,” said Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide. “Friends for Change is about the power of friendship – when we all work together, anything is possible.”

- Walt Disney Company Launches Disney's

Friends For Change press release