Is Earth Day April 22nd?

Is Earth Day April 22nd?

The first Earth Day – April 22, 1970 – is sometimes said to have marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. It predates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for example.

How can you celebrate Earth Day from home?

6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

1. Be car-free. Walk or bike to school — not only is it good for the body, it’s good for the environment too!
2. Make a bird feeder or house. Use a milk carton, a large water or soda bottle, or a pine cone.
3. Create recycling bins.
4. Make positive promises.
5. Grow something.
6. Spread the love.
7. Plus:

What can I reduce for Earth Day?

Easy ways to reduce and reuse include packing your lunch with washable containers instead of plastic bags, buying and using a reusable water bottle, switching all of your bills to e-bills and online invoices to save paper, trying to be mindful of the amount of water you use, or even donating or purchasing your clothing …

What are the eight ways we can celebrate Earth Day?

8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

• Recycle Correctly. Maybe you already do a great job of recycling your empty cardboard boxes.
• Compost Your Food.
• Buy a Reusable Water Bottle.
• Conserve Water.
• Opt for a Bike Ride.
• Change Your Light Bulbs.
• Automate Your Home.
• Shop Local.

What can kids do for Earth Day?

Earth Day Tips For Kids & Families

• Turn off the lights.
• Turn off the water.
• Plant a tree or a bush.
• Plant perennial flowers.
• Clean up a park or forest preserve.
• Feed the animals.
• Gather and recycle batteries.
• Use glass bottles.

What is the United States doing to protect our Earth?

We don’t protect the environment on our own. We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, and state and local governments through dozens of partnerships. A few examples include conserving water and energy, minimizing greenhouse gases, re-using solid waste, and getting a handle on pesticide risks.