Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Environmental challenges surround us as our actions pollute and often harm the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive.
Earth Day is an annual event that provides the opportunity for positive actions and results and aims to inspire awareness of and appreciation for our environment. The United Nations celebrates Earth Day each year on the vernal (March) equinox. ***A global observance in many countries is held each year on April 22.

CANADA TOP 10 ACTIONS


Earth Day Canada's top 10 actions to help the environment
1
Smart Shopping
 
  • “Buy what you need, not what you want”
  • Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
  • Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
 
2
Simple Savers
 
  • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
  • Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
  • Weatherstrip windows and doors
 
3
Transportation Alternatives
 
  • Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
  • When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
  • Consider car sharing programs or renting
 
4
Food Choices
 
  • Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
  • Eat less meat
 
5
Washing and Drying
 
  • Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
 
6
Heating and cooling
 
  • For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
  • For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
  • Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
 
7
Close to Home
 
  • Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
 
8
Bathroom Basics
 
  • Take short showers instead of baths
  • Close water taps while brushing your teeth
 
9
Careful Cleaning
 
  • Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
  • Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water
 
10
Don’t Discard
 
  • Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
  • Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
 
These are just 10 of the things you can do right now to help save the environment. Find out more and learn exactly how much greenhouse gas, water, electricity and money you can save:
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