10 Simple Things to Do to Celebrate Earth Day

It’s easy to be green.

While every day is technically a day to be kind to the planet, April 22 is Earth Day—a time to show appreciation and get into new habits if needed. There’s a lot of history when it comes to why fighting the climate crisis is at the core of all Earth Day celebrations.

The History of Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day dates back to 1970, when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a national event aimed at raising awareness around important environmental issues like factory waste disposal and air quality regulations. According to the Environment Protection Agency, more than 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day. While it may have started as an American effort, Earth Day is now recognized by hundreds of countries around the world. Today, more than one billion people around the world participate around the globe, according to the Earth Day organization. You can read more about Earth Day’s radical roots here.