Infographic: Earth Day and Social Media
Saving the planet with social media Thanks to venturebeat.com for the graphic.
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Tag Archives: Earth Day
How to Celebrate #EarthDay
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. 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 … Continue reading
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April’s Top 5 Eco Crafts
Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids. This month’s collection focuses on crafts for Earth Day, plus make-your-own Easter baskets. Enjoy! Food Jar Terrarium from Our Big Earth Printable Tree Planting Tag from Chickabug Blog Plantable Paper from Alpha Mom Upcycled Mobiles from Plum Pudding Recycled Paper Easter Basket from Roots of Simplicity See more ideas for making your own Easter baskets at Crafting a Green World.
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The When, What and Why of EARTH DAY
April 22 is Earth Day, which had been around just slighter longer than I have. Now celebrated globally, it began in the United States in 1970 as a day to raise awareness about the environment. Prior to that, the environment was pretty much defenseless. People had little to no control over the pollutants in their air. Animal species were declining in great numbers. Companies could dump toxic waste into a local river without being held accountable. Lots of citizens were angry, but nothing changed. Putting environmental action on the political agenda was the brainchild of Wisconsin Senator, Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired after viewing the decimated landscape from a California oil spill. When Nelson went public with his idea of a national day for the environment, the response was enormous. Newspapers and magazines built momentum while grassroots organizations across the country rallied to make Earth Day “the most famous unknown … Continue reading
