Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year.
There are many ways to celebrate this occasion with activities that honor and protect the Earth.
Below are some ways you and your whole family can celebrate the annual event and continue to appreciate the Earth all year long.
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Check out these 12 tips.
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year and focuses on different ways to help the environment. (St. Petersburg)
- Shop at eco-friendly stores
- Plant a tree
- cook all green meals
- Pick up trash at the beach, lake, or neighborhood
- buy groceries at local market
- Walk or bike to work
- take pictures of nature
- Strategize fun ways to reuse items
- Donate gently worn clothing
- grow a garden
- spend time outside
- reduce plastic use
1. Shop at eco-friendly stores
At our eco-friendly shop, you’ll find sustainable items such as reusable household items and trendy clothing.
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Use social media and search engines to find local eco-friendly shops and businesses. In addition to purchasing from your local store, please consider purchasing from eco-friendly shops nationwide. This requires packaging, but many of the containers and packaging that eco-friendly companies use for shipping are also recyclable.
2. Plant a tree
Why not join a group-sponsored tree-planting event near you on Earth Day, or plant a tree at home? Search online or on social media to find events that are recruiting volunteers.
Earth Day was founded more than 50 years ago and has focused on the environment ever since.
If you want to plant a tree in your home, consider one that blooms in the warmer months or one that provides shade in your backyard. If you want to grow trees that benefit us every day beyond carbon dioxide, find a tree that bears fruit.
3. Cook all-green meals
Consider changing your diet to include more sustainable foods. Buy locally grown goods, avoid throwing away leftovers while they still taste good, and consider planting your own garden.
On Earth Day, buy locally grown ingredients and make healthy meals. (St. Petersburg)
4. Pick up trash at the beach, lake, or neighborhood.
Participate in an Earth Day beach cleanup or gather some friends and start one yourself.
This is an easy and fun way to celebrate Earth Day.
5. Buy food at local markets
Visiting your local farmers market is a great way to help the planet and support small businesses. It’s also a way to introduce new healthy eating habits to yourself and your family.
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Let the children choose their own fruits and vegetables. If you’re feeling a little more gourmet, stop by for some freshly baked dough, or add to your Earth Day celebrations by making your own at home and using your child’s vegetables of choice as pizza toppings.
6. Walk or bike to work
Choosing to walk or bike to work instead of driving to work reduces air pollution and reduces emissions into the atmosphere.
Rollerblades are also making a comeback, so they might be worth buying.
If possible, use Earth Day as an opportunity to enjoy some fresh air on your way to and from work, the gym, the store, etc.
If possible, take the opportunity to ride your bike to work instead of driving. (Jean-Yves Ruszniewski/Corbis/VCG, Getty Images)
7. Take pictures of nature
Earth Day is about celebrating nature as well as focusing on how we can help the earth.
From flowers to the sky to wildlife, we take photos of everything around us and share them through social media and conversations.
You never know how your excitement will affect others.
8. Strategize fun ways to reuse items
Get creative with reusable items. There are many easy crafts you can make for Earth Day using simple everyday items that would otherwise be thrown away.
You can make a bird feeder out of an old milk bottle, paint an old can and use it as a plant pot, or repurpose old clothes and old towels to use as a rag.
9. Donate gently used clothing
If you have old clothes that are in good condition, please consider donating them. Donating old clothes and other items is a great thing, but we want to make sure we’re giving others high-quality items with no holes or stains.
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Donating used clothing saves energy and gives items a second life by making them available for use by others. It’s much more progressive for the environment to put your old clothes in the hands of others than to throw them in a landfill.
10. Grow a garden
How empowering would it be to be able to eat the food you grew in your own backyard? Whether you want to start from seeds or small plants, starting a garden is great for the environment and your health.
If you’ve never gardened before, start small with herbs and grow your garden each year. You may find it’s a fun activity and save money on purchasing expensive herbs.
Start that garden on Earth Day. Not only is it good for the planet, it’s also good for you. (St. Petersburg)
11. Spend time outside
It may seem like a no-brainer, but be sure to get outside if the weather is nice.
Make time at some point during the day to appreciate the nature around you, whether it’s just a quick walk with your dog, stroller, or just yourself.
Breathe in the fresh air and remember how amazing our planet is.
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In addition to this, register for outdoor yoga classes or similar events in your area that you can attend.
12. Reduce plastic use
Use Earth Day as the first day to start reducing your plastic usage.
There are two easy ways to incorporate more eco-friendly items into your daily life.
The first is to buy a refillable water bottle. Second, instead of using plastic bags every time you shop, buy a few large reusable bags or collapsible carts to take to the store.
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