Earth Day 2010 Is Here

April 22 could be Earth Day 2010. It’s always important, even if it’s not Earth Day 2010, to be a good custodian for the Earth. Our kids inherit what we leave behind, so don’t leave them trash. If you need to involve the little ones, there are Earth Day Activities for Kids. Plenty of things you are able to do are incredibly cost-effective, so doing something for Earth Day won’t make need debt relief.

First Earth Day was April 22, 1970

Earth Day was a teach in, the first time. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced the idea at several rallies in fall of 1969. With the help of media coverage and organizers, a grassroots effort for environmental advocacy took off. Rallies, and teach ins at colleges and universities all took place on April 22 1970. 20 million people partook, and Earth Day and Earth week were born. The idea caught on, and April 22 is observed as Earth Day worldwide.

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There are plenty of things to fro Earth Day 2010. You can start a compost pile with grass clippings and old leaves. You are able to plant a tree – they spruce (pun intended) up a yard and add property value. (Take a look at the Arbor Day Foundation for more information.) Try some recycling. Your area might even reward recycling with cash till payday for certain materials.One couple made national headlines for their project Wedding Cans, paying for their wedding by recycling cans.

The EPA on Earth Day

The Environmental Protection Agency website has some things for Earth Day. They suggest people Pick 5 for the Environment, and list activities one can do to conserve water, air, power and waste, also as advocacy activities. The EPA site has some good tips for that.

Article Resources

Earth Day Activities for Kids

http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/04/13/earth-day-activities-for-kids/

Arbor Day Foundation

http://www.arborday.org/Trees/benefits.cfm

Wedding Cans

http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/01/07/wedding-cans-started/

Pick 5 for the Environment

http://www.epa.gov/pick5/