We’ve been celebrating this environmental holiday since 1970, but why? Who started it? Read my post, The When, What and Why of Earth Day, to discover how it all began.
Anna from Green Talk reminds us that April 22 isn’t just about saving the planet. Her post offers ways you can care for yourself on Earth Day.
Need inspiration for how to celebrate? Below is a collection of activities, recipes and green living tips for the whole family.
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Activities
- 7 Child-Friendly Earth Day Activities (and a list of eco-themed kids books) from Hybrid Rasta Mama
- 28 Earth Day Activities and Printables from Tip Junkie
- Online Green Games for Kids from Hybrid Rasta Mama
- Earth Day Crafts from Eco-Mothering
Food and Drink
- Truffula Tree Cake Pops from Bakerella
- The Lorax Cupcakes from Cake Central
- Earth Day Green Recipes from Averie Cooks
- Greens Soup from Fresh Bites Daily
- Recipes for an Earth Day Picnic from Farmers’ Almanac
- Green Cocktail from Eat. Drink. Be Skinny!
- Eco Chic Cosmo Cocktail from the Kitchn
Tips for Starting a Greener Life
Earth Day is an excellent time to adopt a new green habit. Here is some inspiration, from small changes to eco lifestyle basics.
- 66 Small Changes to Make a Big Difference from Attainable Sustainable
- Easy Green Earth Day Tips (video) from the Green Sisterhood
- 6 Ways to Introduce Kids to Recycling from Eco-Mothering
- 8 Easy Ways to Go Green from Montana Solar Creations
- 9 Reasons to Compost from Life Currents
- What Can I Throw in My Compost Bin? from Life Currents
- Save Trees by Putting an End to Junk Mail from Natural family Today
- 5 Alternatives to Plastic Containers from Natural Family Today
- 5 Ways to Use Less Paper Products from Montana Solar Creations
- 6 Alternatives to Everyday Disposable Products from Natural Family Today
- Start Here: 5 Online Resources for Going Green from Eco-Mothering
This post has been shared at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Blog Hop, Thank Goodness It’s Monday and Natural Living Monday.
Thanks for including Green Sisterhood’s video. It is fun to watch.
Wow even an Earth Day Cocktail, you got it all covered. There are never enough ideas of things to do with the kids for Earth Day.
Check out what Green Sisterhood bloggers are doing to raise awareness about Earth Day this year! And thanks for participating in it!
http://greensisterhood.com/2014/03/celebrate-earth-day-in-april-with-green-sisterhood/
Hi Donna,
Just in time for Earth Day! This is so important! Thank you for sharing this outstanding collection of Earth Day resources with us at the the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I can’t wait to explore them all!
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Very nice compilation! Pinned to my Sustainable Living board.
Thanks so much for adding my compost bin tips to your collection. I love all the resources you have here. Thanks!