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3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
With Earth Day fast approaching (April 22), we’re getting really excited to see what some other businesses and organizations around the country have in store for us. The Earth Day Network has a campaign called “A Billion Acts of Green.” The program is designed to encourage people and businesses around the world to take the pledge to go green and help celebrate Earth Day. There are only 12 days left until Earth Day, and the Earth Day Network has almost reached its goal of 1 billion pledges. We encourage you to log on to www.earthday.org and take the pledge today. Once you’ve done that, consider participating in one of the following Earth Day events. Even doing one small thing can make a huge difference.
Earth Day on the National Mall
If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area, this event is the place to be. From noon until 7 p.m. a rally will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Tens of thousands of environmentally-conscious people from all walks of life and all parts of the country are expected to participate and they will be joined by civic leaders and celebrities for this incredible Earth Day event.
A few highlights of the event:
- Free and open to the public
- Top musical talent (Sting and John Legend performed in 2011)
- Prominent speakers and celebrities
- Youth rally and voter registration
- Live news coverage, global webcast
- Renewable energy demonstrations
- Non-profit and embassy booths
- Interactive exhibits
For more information visit the event page.
Here’s a fun event that those of you in the Chicago area might be interested in.
Please join Green Dot Environmental as they celebrate their 3rd Annual 5K for Earth Day presented by Merchants Banc on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Beginning with a family friend 5K run/walk, the race will culminate at the Humboldt Park boat house with a free Green Living Expo including great music, family entertainment, delicious food, exciting vendors and shopping, environmental education and fun for the whole family. Stop by this fun event if you’re in the area on Saturday, April 21 and learn about a number of ways to “go green.” Race participants will each receive a free t-shirt and recyclable tote bag.
For more information, visit www.earthday5kchicago.com.
Earth Day E-Waste Recycling Drives
After participating in the Earth Day celebration by hosting events in our own community the last few years, EverLights decided to expand its reach. This year, EverLights will celebrate Earth Day by hosting a number of E-Waste recycling drives across the city. We wanted to take the things we’ve been doing well in our own community, and make an impact on a larger audience by doing something similar in downtown Chicago. By setting up shop in the lobby of our partner buildings, we will be providing the tenants and visitors with a convenient location to bring old electronics, while also giving them a forum to ask any questions they might have about e-waste or fluorescent lamp recycling. Listed below is our calendar of events from April 16 – April 23.
Date: Monday, April 16, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Address: 70 E. Lake Street
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Address: 815 W. Van Buren
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Address: 303 E. Wacker
Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Address: North Shore Hospitals (Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie)
Date: Monday, April 23, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Address: 111 S. Wacker
Please direct any questions about the e-waste recycling drives to EverLights by calling (877) 934-9873.
