In discussing Earth Day with friends and colleagues I realized that many of us had little idea of how to recognize it beyond the day itself, or how to incorporate it into our daily lives. From these discussions the idea for Lets Get Frank! was born. The premise is simple, at midnight on 4/22/2023 I will stop using certain single-use paper products, and so will our participants. Daily updates will be posted and I will announce as soon I break the fast, thereby 'losing' to anyone still in the running, and everyone can post on their progress too. Relying on the honor system, all those who outlast me can then pelt me with a wet towel at a later date of their choosing by contacting me at letsgetfrankr@gmail.com. All the events will take place in and around St. Pete and be uploaded to Instagram @letsgetfrankr  for a good laugh. For those of you not planning a trip to the Sunshine City anytime soon, we are working on a virtual pelting option. Check back for updates.

  As many of you already know, these paper products consume large amounts of water to process, thousands of acres of trees, and are rarely if ever recycled due to the nature of their use. They have become ever present in our daily lives and this is an easy way to say lets get better! Not too long ago we all used sponges, dish towels and washable napkins, and as I began looking at my own use, I was surprised at the amount of these I consumed and threw away, even with some inkling about the sustainability issues. Our parents and grandparents did it and so can we. After all, Our earth is our children's future.

Now that you've got the idea, keep in mind that you can do less as your needs dictate or more as your needs allow. Whatever level that's comfortable for you helps us all!