How to Celebrate Earth Day

There are a number of ways you can celebrate Earth Day and demonstrate your commitment to addressing environmental issues.

Answer: You can honor Earth Day by showing your awareness of environmental issues and by letting others know what they can do to make a difference. Even small actions can have great consequences!

Here are some activities to show you care about the environment. Remember, even if you make a small change, it can make a big difference over time.

• pick up litter
• start a compost bin, at home or at school
• recycle or set up a recycling station
• turn off the water when you brush your teeth
• switch to online bill payments rather than paper bills
• use public transportation
• turn down your water heater
• install energy efficient lights
• plant a tree
• make a pinecone and peanut butter bird feeder
• start a garden, indoors or outside
• make art from "trash" or otherwise re-purpose waste

If you stop to think about it, there are dozens of ways you can lighten your load on the environment and promote a healthy ecosystem.