In the spring of 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day to push environmental protection to the forefront of the national agenda, and later that year the Environmental Protection Agency was born out of the same necessity.
Since then, Earth Day has become an international phenomenon, with communal efforts being made worldwide to ensure our planet’s longevity. In the United States alone, thousands of individuals, schools, corporations, and other organizations come up with projects and events to aid environmental efforts and help spread awareness. These happenings may include campus beautification projects, beach clean-ups, or charity events, just to name a few. Click the links below the image to learn more about a sampling of the many Earth Day celebrations around the country this year:
If you don’t live near any of the locations listed above, be sure to check for similar events and projects in your neighborhood.
Even if you don’t have the chance to get involved in a project in your community, there are easy adjustments you can make right in your own home to help protect the environment. For example:
- Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
- Have leaky air conditioning and refrigeration systems repaired.
- Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best).
- Compost food scraps, grass and other yard clippings, and dead plants.
- Keep your yard healthy – dethatch, use mulch, etc.
For more earth-friendly ideas, visit the EPA Website.
Lastly, always keep in mind that just because we only celebrate Earth Day once a year, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything possible to protect our universal home (i.e., the planet) on a daily basis. As a real estate company, we know that most people are diligent when caring for their own homes, so wouldn’t it make sense to do the same for the one we all share?
Know of any fun Earth Day projects happening in your area? Do you have any environmentally friendly home maintenance or repair tips? Share them in our comments below!
