With the 40th Celebration of Earth Day coming up, April 22, let’s count the ways to celebrate the Earth…
Washington, D.C. – The Climate Rally, Earth Day 2010, Sunday, April 25, 2010: Pushing for a strong Comprehensive Climate Legislation
Marin, California – Earth Day Marin 2010, Saturday, April 24, 2010: Entertainment, Speakers, Local Food, and Fun
Click here for more ways to celebrate and participate in your area.
Donate to an Online Fundraiser for the Earth
Insulate your Home
Turn OFF Appliances
Purchase Alternative Power Sources, such as Wind, Solar, Water
Turn OFF Water When Not in Use, ie. brushing teeth
Wash only Full Loads of Laundry
Catch Rain in a Rain Barrel
Think Globally
Act Locally
Check Tire Pressure Often
Convert to BioDiesel
Visit EPA’s Website regularly to stay Current on Environmental Issues
Plant a Tree
Purchase Items that will Last
Switch to Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Supplies
Plan an Evening at Home
Take Short Showers, Not Baths
Choose Products with Less Toxins
Recycle Electronics
Recycle Motor Oil
Purchase Products with Recyclable Packaging or Products that Use Recycled Packaging
Use Cloth Napkins
Purchase Clothes made from Organic Cotton, Hemp, or Bamboo
Purchase a Composting Toilet or Low-Flow Toilet
Purchase a Water Filter
Know Where your Food Comes From
Visit Local Farms
Use Refillable Pens and Pencils
Fix Leaks
Reuse Glass Containers
Teach the Children
Repair
Donate
Take Action
Gain Knowledge
Plant a Garden
Eat Less Meat
Host a Speaker for Environmental Issues
Educate others about Local and Organic Living
Buy Organic
Conserve
Support Sustainable Businesses
Eat Less
Breathe
Look for Energy Star
Hold a Recycling or Waste Reduction Contest
Eliminate Unnecessary Printing and Photo Copying
Eat More Veggies
Exercise your Body and Mind
Pay Bills Online
Have a Friend for Dinner
Carpool
Plan a Green Activity with Friends
Paint an Eco-Friendly Mural using Green Supplies
Compost
Write an Earth Day Article for your Local Newspaper
Start a Community Garden
Teach about the History of the Environmental Movement
Switch to Candles
Shop Smart – Pay attention to packaging and ingredients, avoid containers/packages that are not reusable or recyclable
Avoid Plastic and Styrofoam
Use Reusable Water Bottles
Bring your own Coffee Mug
Buy and Sell Locally
Videoconference instead of Traveling
Change to CFL Bulbs
Recycle
Upcycle
Paper, Not Plastic
Bring Your Own Bag
Walk
Ride Your Bike
Take the Bus
Clean a road, beach, park
Reuse
Use Less Water
Turn Thermostat Down
Turn Down Water Heater
Get Crafting with Scraps
Hand Clothes Out to Dry
Use Cold Water for Laundry
Use Microwave instead of Oven
Shop/Run Errands While you are Out
Try NOT Driving One Day a Week
Think About the Future
Act Now
Set up Water System/Irrigation for Garden
Change Air Filter Regularly
Write to Congress
Join the PTA
Organize a Green Happy Hour
Set Up Meeting with a Government Official
Speak at a Public Meeting
Learn about Native Plants and Animals
Volunteer
Check back with us on Thursday, Earth Day, to learn how to be grounded like a tree.