Friday, April 12, 2013

Get Out and Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Earth Day was started in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise awareness about the environment. It was a grassroots effort in which each community decided how to celebrate. The first year 1 in every 10 people celebrated. This year 1 billion people are expected to celebrate worldwide.

So what are some ways you can celebrate this year around San Antonio?
What can you do all year to celebrate?
Looking to make a difference? Here are some small changes you can make to help make the world a better place:
  • Start a compost bin
  • Use a reusable water bottle
  • Plant a tree
  • Take public transportation once a week
  • Recycle aluminum, glass, paper, and plastics
  • Use reusable shopping bags or take recycle plastic bags appropriately
  • Turn off lights when you're not in the room
  • Switch to CFL bulbs
  • Leave grass clippings as mulch in your yard
  • Turn the water off when brushing your teeth
What are some of the fun ways you celebrate Earth Day with your family? What small changes have you made in your life to make things a little more green?

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