Preparing for Earth Day
Earth Day is on April 22nd. While that still may be sometime away, consider this- there is never just one day or any good time to think about doing your part for the environment. The best time is any time at all!
The concept of Earth Day was created by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, and it was born from a conference held in Seattle, Washington, in September 1969. It was decided that a day would be set aside in the spring of 1970 to make environmental concerns front and center on the national agenda. The day that was chosen was April 22, 1970, and it has been a tradition that has followed every year since.
April 22, 1970, was not only Earth Day, but it also signaled the start of what is considered today to be the modern environmental movement. An estimated 20 million Americans took part in the day’s activities that were aimed at creating a healthier and more sustainable environment for everyone on the planet.
Much has been done since then, and Earth Day is considered to be a holiday for many in which the planet is celebrated and new hope arises from the efforts being made to improve it.
One of the biggest Earth Days since its inception was in 2007. On that day a billion people across the globe participated in activities that were held in a variety of cities. Some of these places include New York City, London, and Madrid, Spain.
As we prepare to greet another Earth Day let us turn our attention toward the importance of trees in our lives.
How can you do your part to save a tree and help the environment? Here are some suggestions:
- Cancel junk mail and any catalogs or magazine subscriptions that you no longer have any interest in.
- Purchase recycled paper products for your home, such as toilet paper, tissue and paper towel.
- Buy eco-friendly bags to do your shopping with.
- Pay your bills online. Go paperless whenever possible!
- Plant a tree in your yard or help someone in your family or neighborhood to plant a tree.
- When redoing your flooring, consider these wood floor options- reclaimed wood, FSC certified wood, bamboo or palmwood.
