A lady, whose life work was so important that it was said of her that – A few thousand words from her and the world took a new direction – one of history’s great nature writers, and a true environmental pioneer, Rachel Carson was the original Giantess of the green movement.

April 22, 2009 is Earth Day this year. In honor of Earth Month, here are a few easy and inexpensive ways to tread lightly on the earth and go green for Earth Day.