Celebrating and taking care of the Earth doesn’t have to be limited to one day, but I love that we get to show the planet some extra love on April 22nd. It’s a particularly powerful day when you think about the fact that people from all over the globe are working towards the same goal. Whether you celebrate Earth Day with family, friends, or take on a solo mission, there are many ways to show your gratitude that are both fun and impactful. Here are a few easy to implement ideas that you can do 365 days a year:
Here are a few easy to implement ideas:
Ride your bike: You’ve likely seen or even participated in a ‘ride your bike to X day’ in some capacity whether it be at work or school, but did you keep the momentum going? On Earth day wake up a little earlier and bike to work, school or both if you can. One way to shuttle younger kids is a box bike. I use mine daily to get around our city and it’s allowed us to be a one car family which has been impactful for the planet, our family budget and been loads of fun for the kids and their friends. Of course, that’s not possible for everyone (we never see snow here) but there’s bound to be more eco-friendly (and fun) ways you can get around when weather permits.
Spring clean: We’ve all been to the beach and seen trash left behind. You pick it up, throw it out and move on with your day. What about making an hour or two of that? What a huge difference that can make! Of course, you can clean up any public area near you. Grab some friends, meet up at your favorite local haunt and brighten it up.
Shop used: I’ve been using sites like ThredUp and Poshmark to get gently used clothes for years and I kid you not, each year it gets more trendy. ThredUp is currently doing a collaboration with Olivia Wilde that’s designed to combat textile waste and it’s seriously chic. I got the hat below brand new on Poshmark which not only saved me about $100 but helps eliminate what might otherwise be textile waste. 
Buy new consciously: There are loads of brands now that make eco-friendly clothes, give back to charitable causes or often, both. One of my favorite athleisure brands, Spiritual Gangster (makers of the “Kindness is Magic” sweatshirt above) donates proceeds to provide a meal to a person in need through their partnership with Feeding America and has donated 11 million meals donated to date. Beyond Yoga, which can also be found in your Wantable fitness edits, is dedicated to transparent, ethical practices that support the people that help make the clothes possible.
Go dark: One of the most memorable Earth Day activities I’ve had was from my early adulthood. I lived with 5 girls and we turned off all the electricity in the house and didn’t use devices. In honor of “Earth Hour,” we just talked by candles. We ate snacks that required no electricity to make and had so much fun turning-off for a bit and connecting with each other.
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