Earth Day 2010










This 40th annual event was an opportunity to build a healthy, clean energy economy now — and for the future.
There were one billion people in 190 countries who took action for Earth Day.
According to earthday.org, here are what some people across the globe do nearly every day to help our environment.
• “I never throw clean water down the drain. It goes into a bucket to be used for watering plants or filling the kettle.”

• “I am trying to eat only seasonal home-grown vegetables and recycling as much as possible.”

• “I'm using environment-friendly cosmetics for my daughter.”

• “I am encouraging all my friends to recycle by starting a “how green is your bin” promotion. I am also shopping at charity shops and not buying new to reduce the demand for production.”

• “I use stair cases to reach my home on the fifth floor of my apartment, which keeps me fit, reduces electrical consumption and contributes to the reduction of carbon emission.”

While some of these actions may seem extreme, they are the start of what may become commonplace in the future — if we don’t act right now.

Everybody needs to do their part.