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"  There are a ton of charities whose mission is to help the environment, and in honor of Earth Month, I wanted to highlight some especially worthy ones. (Though, of course, doing good for the planet is always in season!) 1. Choose a cause. Websites like GuideStar or Charity Navigator can help you find charities that are putting donated funds to good use. But first, decide what&amp;#039;s important to you when you give back. Do you want to volunteer your time, or offer a donation? Would you prefer to make a local or global impact? Is there a certain cause that has meaning to you? Some environmental charities help preserve natural habitats (like the Wildlife Conservation Network, Sierra Club, and Conservation Fund), some help communities affected by environmental degradation (like the Global GreenGrants Fund) and others aim to influence environmental economics and policies (check out EcoTrust and the Environmental Defense Fund). 2. Follow a trustworthy celebrity. Several celebs use their megaphones for good. Matt Damon works with Water.org to help people around the world gain access to safe water and sanitation. Leonardo DiCaprio works with the World Wildlife Foundation to help conserve nature. And Sting&amp;#039;s charity The Rainforest Fund supports rainforest communities. 3. Support green causes with a cool charity apps. VolunteerMatch helps you find local volunteering opportunities, and you can filter your options by what&amp;#039;s most important to you. Charity Miles has a handful of eco-conscious charities on its roster, and you can help support them just by walking, running or biking \u2014 the further you go, the more money you raise! Google&amp;#039;s One Today app provides information on all sorts of nonprofits and asks you to donate just $1 to the projects that inspire you. Plus, you can then challenge your friends in your social networks to match your donation. With the Check in For Good app, you contribute to a cause when you check in at participating locations (like shops and restaurants), and the business will make a donation on your behalf. Or, watch a small change in your life make a big impact. The I Can Go Without app shows you how small savings (like skipping your daily coffee run) can actually mean big results for certain charities. Then, it lets you make a donation on the spot. RELATED: 20 Ways to Give Without Giving &amp;quot;Stuff&amp;quot; Rachel Rothman is the director of the consumer electronics lab of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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