Earth Day ideas
Thu, Apr 23 2009 at 9:10 AM EST
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You matter on Earth Day:
On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day. It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Now Earth Day is celebrated annually around the globe. Through the combined efforts of the U.S. government, grassroots organizations, and citizens like you, what started as a day of national environmental recognition has evolved into a worldwide campaign to protect our global environment.
Here are some ideas for small changes you can make:
• Put on your thinking cap: Top 30 Earth Day ads.
• Does Earth Day matter? Jim Motavalli finds it's best as a decentralized, local event.
• Drinking for a cause: Plant a tree with each tasty cocktail.
• One day only! Save a buck (and paper, too!) with this free coupon application for iPhones.
• Playing in the dirt with Arthur: PBS character helps kids learn about gardening this week.
• Make a plan: Use this tool to find out what's happening in your area for the big day.
• Hit play: Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones shares his favorite eco-friendly songs.
• Lighten up! Who said Earth Day can't be funny?
• What's your Re:Solution? Employees at The Gap do their part for Earth Week.
• Reading list: Peter Dykstra's favorite environmentally themed books.
• And something for kids: "The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales"
• Eat right for Earth Day: Did you know it's also Low Carbon Diet Day?
• The real cost of driving: This new widget will open your eyes on gas costs and CO2 emissions.
• The Disney view: Mickey Mouse takes dips a toe into the nature documentary genre with a big-screen debut.
• Earth Minute? Now there's a cause our fast-paced world can support!
• Underwater explorer: An easy device to help your kids see what's under water.
• Eat sustainably: 10 things you can do to change your own eating habits.
• Dine out for the earth: New York City's il Buco offers a great deal and a great meal.
• Laugh every day: Paul Rudd rocks Sesame Street.
• Earth Day on TV: We've mapped out your TV plans with Martha Stewart, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore.
• Laugh and learn: How to have an extreme Earth Day.
• Small steps: 10 things you can do to make every day Earth Day.
• Help kids go green: New book uses illustration, simple language to help kids think green.
• Earth Day concert! Watch Ben Harper perform live at Piazza del Popolo in Rome on Nat Geo Music.
• Don't blow it: Plant a tree to curb your allergies.
• Red, red wine: Raise a glass to Mother Nature, an increase awareness while you're at it.
• Talking trash: It's always Earth Day at this Connecticut museum.
• Real reality TV: Get ready for a new definition of reality TV in advance of Earth Day.
• 360 Cities: Get immersed in nature with interactive photographer's paradise.
• Green building summit: BrightTalk to host a day of green building webinars.
• Take your best shot: The EPA wants to see your best eco-inspired photograph.
• Tweet away: And win great prizes for Earth Day!
• Bringing joy with soy: Aveda's eco-friendly candle will raise money for clean projects around the world.
• Loud and proud: Let your neighbors know you're green with this flag.
• Green jobs: Flexjobs will donate a tree for every new subscription this month.
Now, go make a difference!
Here's what you can do to improve the earth:
• Earth Day at home
• Earth Day at the office
• Earth Day at school
• Earth Day in your community
Helpful information:
• Photo gallery: In honor of Earth Day, photos from the past year.
Tease photo: Zemdega/iStock
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Posted By anita - Wed, Apr 22 2009 at 10:21 PM ESTearth day
make earth clean because earth is our home.
Posted By Anonymous - Sat, Mar 21 2009 at 12:01 PM ESTEco Kits
These Eco Kits combine all the tools needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and water, and lower utility bills. An educational instruction booklet outlines the time needed and environmental benefit of each activity. You can calculate your carbon footprint online and track improvement as you use the kit! www.ecohatchery.com
Film idea
The committed people at Bullfrog Films, a US publisher of independent documentaries on the environment and social justice issues, are offering a 40% discount off orders of 5 films or more, with public performance rights, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, 2010---perfect for film festivals, community screening events, and in classrooms followed up with a discussion.