Today, April 22, is Earth Day! Started in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day is an annual event. Earth Day focuses on the growing need to take care of the environment for future generations.
Do you want to do your part to help the environment? Keep in mind; the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. If you need further ideas to help celebrate Earth Day beyond April 22, check out the following list.
- Set Up Recycling (Buy bins to set up a recycling area in your home or business. When the bin is full, simply drop off the contents at your local recycling center.)
- Reduce Energy Consumption Use Cold Water for Laundry
- Hang Clothes on a Line to Dry
- Shop for Eco-Friendly Products
- Use Reusable Cloth Not Paper Towels
- Invest in Rechargeable Batteries
- Install Energy Efficient Lightbulbs
- Join a Carpool (if possible)
- Go Paperless with Monthly Billing Statements
- Recycle Unusable Electronic Devices
- Plant a Garden, Trees, or Flowers
- Shop at a Farmer’s Market
- Serve a Meatless Meal (at least once a week)
- Become a Secondhand Guru (Skip buying new when possible)
- Set Up a Garage Sale
- Volunteer for Local Community Cleanup Projects or Garden Projects
- Skip Single-Use Plastic
- Donate to Environmentally Friendly Causes
- Become an Advocate for a Cleaner Environment
- Get Outdoors and Enjoy
