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Earth Day Activities: How You Can Take Part

If you’ve been wondering how to celebrate Earth Day, then we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re planning a special family activity or looking for easy ways to reduce your waste, Earth Day Activites - Milk & More there is a range of Earth Day activities for everyone to try, without even needing to leave your neighbourhood.

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day is more than just a date in the calendar, it’s a reminder that even the smallest actions can lead to a greener, healthier planet.

Held every year on April 22nd, this day is dedicated to protecting the planet we call home. It’s a time to get hands-on with nature, reflect on our impact and spark small changes that can lead to a greener future for everyone.

 

Why Earth Day Matters

Since its first celebration in 1970, Earth Day has become a global moment of awareness and action. It’s about protecting our ecosystems, cleaning up our communities and choosing more mindful ways to live.

While Earth Day only comes once a year, the choices we make each day matter. From what we eat to how we shop, small steps add up when we take them together.

 

Earth Day Activities for All Ages

Whether you’re five or ninety-five, there’s something special about rolling up your sleeves and doing something good for the planet.

Earth Day is the perfect excuse to step outside, get creative, and make an eco-friendly, fun part of your day no matter your age.

 

Grow Something Green

Plant your own vegetables, a mini herb garden or scatter pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds. It’s fun, therapeutic, and helps support bees and butterflies too.

 

Host a Plastic-Free Picnic

Host an Earth Day-themed picnic and make mealtime eco-friendly! Use reusable containers, cloth napkins, and skip the plastic wrap. Bonus: take your Milk & More glass-bottled drinks along!

 

Get Crafty with Recyclables

Use cardboard boxes, jars or egg cartons to create bird feeders, bug hotels and homemade planters. Ideal for kids to get stuck in and learn the importance of zero-waste crafting.

 

Go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt Earth Day Activities

Grab a notepad, create a checklist and explore a local park or trail. As you walk around, search for signs of spring such as new budding flowers, bees and birds, and see how many you can spot together.

 

Litter Picking with Purpose

A quick clean-up in your local area makes a big difference. All you need are gloves, a bin bag and a little community spirit. Not only will you be helping to clean up the environment, but your neighbourhood will start to look brand new!

 

Digital Detox Day

Give screens a rest and reconnect with nature, your family or even a good book. Just a few unplugged hours can be surprisingly refreshing.

 

Everyday Changes to Make Your Life Greener

Sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming, sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. These everyday swaps and mindful habits are easy to build into your routine and help create a cleaner, greener world, one step at a time.

 

Shop Local and Seasonal

Buy fruit and veg that’s grown nearby and in season. It tastes better, supports your local community farmers and has a much smaller carbon footprint.

Try subscribing to a fruit and veg box for weekly deliveries of local and healthy goodness. Bonus points: this will help to reduce your food miles!

 

Switch to Reusable Bottles

Cut down on plastic waste by switching to reusable containers. Whether it’s a flask for your tea, a washable cup for your morning coffee or a glass water bottle, bringing your own helps to avoid unnecessary single-use plastics when you’re out and about.

You can also take it a step further at home by having your milk delivered in reusable glass bottles — just like the good old days, only greener.

 

Cut Down on Single-Use Plastics

Stop using single-use plastics in your household by opting for beeswax wraps, silicone bags, and reusable lunch boxes instead. These are all great substitutes for your kitchen and lunch routine that can make a big change.

 

Try Refillable Household Products

Refillable hand soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning sprays help you reduce the amount of packaging waste and keep your cupboards planet-friendly.

 

Eat More Plant-Based Meals

Try adding a few meat-free days to your week. Even one or two plant-based meals per week can make a difference to your environmental impact.

 

Compost Your Food Waste

Hit two birds with one stone by turning peels and leftovers into compost. Even a small kitchen bin can help keep waste out of landfills, enrich your garden soil and help turn your garden into a blossoming landscape.

 

Line Dry Your Laundry

Sunshine is nature’s dryer. Hanging clothes outside to dry helps to save energy and leaves them smelling fresh.

 

Take Public Transport

Short car journeys? Try using public transport, walking or cycling instead. It’s good for the planet and your health.

 

Switch to Renewable Energy

If it’s available in your area, switching to a green energy provider is one of the biggest steps you can take to reduce your home’s emissions.

 

Keep the Momentum Going After Earth Day

Earth Day may be once a year, but the choices you make can ripple all year long. Keep exploring, learning and taking small steps toward a greener life.

However you choose to take part in Earth Day, remember: every action counts. Whether it’s swapping plastic for glass, planting a few seeds or cutting back on car journeys, it all starts with one step, right from your doorstep.