5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Most days I take for granted what an amazing physical world we live in. Every April 22, Earth Day reminds us to take care of our planet and be mindful of the footprint we are leaving on our environment. This Earth Day there’s a role for everyone. Small actions do matter and add up to make a world of difference for the planet we all share.
Here are some simple ideas for your family to do their part on Earth Day today!
1. Go on an Earth Dayte
Keith and I like to seek out festivals on this day or go eat at a new, healthy restaurant. Use Earth Day as an excuse to get out in your community and serve a local business or cause.
2. Head to a local farmers market and don’t forget to bring your reusable bags
If you are in Arizona, check out Wednesday’s Uptown Market
A local farmers market just simply makes me happy. Buying organic produce and sustainable products locally is something we should all be doing when we can!
I have been using reusable bags ever since I lived in Europe many years ago. Europeans all bring their own bags for their shopping and we should get in the habit as well! My favorite reusable bags are my Envirosax. I’ve been using them for years and they’ve held up perfectly. You can throw them in the washing machine and they fold up tiny to carry in your purse!
3. Volunteer your time or join the Nature Conservancy
There are many local events going on for you to get involved in. The Nature Conservancy is an amazing resource and you can check for local events right here.
You can be the one to help ensure that nature’s most vulnerable lands and waters are given the care, the love and the protection that they need by becoming a member of the Nature Conservancy or Adopt an Acre® to help protect natural places you love – like the majestic forests of the Rockies and Central Appalachians or the acres of iconic coastal cypress in the Gulf Coast. With your help, we can ensure that amazing natural treasures like these get the urgent protection and restoration that is critical to their survival.
4. Make Earth Day snack cups and popcorn for your kids
These are the cutest things I’ve seen! If only my kids were younger. But, all of you with little ones get on this! I loved this idea from Rebecca Cooper at Simpleasthatblog!
5. Seek out a Recycling Event
So happy our local Whole Foods is having an electronics recycling event this week! I’ve been holding on to old laptops and video cameras for years. Even donating your clothing to a thrift store is a perfect thing to do today as well!
Great tips! Another one I didn’t think of util my kids suggested it was recycling our ink cartridges from our printer. They collect old ink cartridges at their school and the school gets some funds for sending them in.
Great idea Kelly! I recycle mine at Staples and get rewards for doing so. Will remember that one next time! Thanks!