Fun, Easy Ideas to Celebrate Earth Day

by GreenAndGrumpy
April 17, 2024
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Earth Day 2024 is happening on April 22, 2024, and we have compiled a bunch of ideas to celebrate Earth Day and everyday sustainability.

Start a garden and grow some of your own food. If you don’t have the space, start with a few pots of tomatoes, peppers or herbs.
Make a donation to an organization that champions sustainable causes, like Greenpeace, the W orld Wildlife Fund or 350.org (climate action).
Plant a tree.
Plant wildflowers native to your area to support local pollinators. Use the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder to discover which plants are native to your area.
Seek out a local farmer or artisan who grows or creates their products sustainably. Buy from them something you need and will use (don’t just buy for the sake of buying).
Go thrifting! Save some great gently-used items from the landfill.
Join your local Buy Nothing group. This is such a great resource for reducing waste in your community (and you’ll save money too!).
Start a compost bin. Composting has lots of benefits for your garden and the environment.
Make sure you’re recycling correctly. Don’t “wishcycle” (throw things in the bin in hopes that they will get recycled). Study up with our recycling guide.
Start a recycling program in your office.
Take a walk in a local park and pick up any trash you find along the way.
Get a rain barrel for collecting your own rainwater for use in watering your yard and garden. Check with your local park system to see if they offer rain barrel workshops.
Build a bird house, bat house or install a birdbath in your yard to attract and support wildlife.
Cut down your junk mail!
Support struggling species every time you send a letter by ordering some Save Vanishing Species stamps.
Plant trees while you search online. Switch your search engine to Ecosia to use your online searches to fund reforestation. Learn more.
Get a good, reusable mug and make a pledge to use it rather than takeout cups whenever possible.