Earth Day turns 40 this year, and won’t be slacking on the festivities.  Thousands of events are being held in over 180 countries to raise awareness and support greener practices.  No matter where you are in the world, you can get involved – whether it’s attending a hosted event or picking up trash at your neighborhood park.  Here are a few ways to celebrate this upcoming April 22:

• Search for global events at earthday.org.  Just type in your zip code, or select your country (for international users), and you’ll find a list of featured local events. They’re sorted by distance, and range from city fairs to river cleanups to e-waste collections.  You’re sure to find an event for the environmental issue that interests you most.
• Be sure to look up your community websites and local newspapers for event listings near you.  Many cities sponsor neighborhood cleanups, charity events, and green exhibits and fairs the whole family can enjoy.
• Even small steps go a long way.  Get involved in your hometown by picking up garbage on your block, planting a tree in your backyard, cleaning up public beaches, supporting your local eateries and shops, walking to work, or turning off your electricity for the day (that may be a tough one, but keep in mind it’s only one day out of the year).

However you choose to celebrate, what’s important is spreading the word and adopting green practices because a collective effort makes a huge impact.

Source: The Alternative Consumer

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