VIDEO & ACTIVITIES: Nations all across the world celebrate Earth Day. It may look a little bit differently this year but you can still be good to the earth and encourage others to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!
History of Earth Day:
- Earth Day began with ONE man who was concerned over the way we were treating our planet.
- Back in 1970, there were oil spills, smog, and rivers so polluted they literally caught fire.
- So on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets, in hundreds of cities to demand a new way forward for our planet.
- Earth Day was born!
- The first Earth Day in 1970 launched a wave of action, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States.
- Laws to keep our air and water clean were passed.
- There was even an agency created to make sure businesses were following the laws to keep our planet clean.
- Lots of other countries have since joined and Earth Day is now an international celebration.
What can you do for Earth Day 2020?
- We are in the middle of a pandemic, which creates a unique situation for us, but there are still things you can do to help and participate! Learn more about virtual events here!
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
- Reuse items you already have!
- Buy environmentally friendly items like the LOCALLY MADE beeswax wraps featured on this episode!
- Reduce water and energy use! (turning off water and lights)
- Also, do you really need a new water bottle every time you get thirsty? Reuse a washable water bottle instead!
- Decide as a family to do a clean-up project together. (Put on your masks, gloves, and bring a garbage bag. Walk around the neighborhood and pick up litter. That will keep those items out of the streams and rivers!)
- Plant a tree – millions of trees are cut down every year. Trees are vital to a healthy Earth.