Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day! Nationwide the 'Great American Cleanup Day' is happening! Getting together to Do 1Thing to create a lasting impact for America in the cities and communities in which we live together.
Austin was recently ranked #23 in the Top 50 Most Sustainable Cities in the nation, which is a Good Thing! Forward progress needs to continue to reach the goal of Zero Waste by 2040, which means reducing the amount of trash by 90% going into landfills. Do 1Thing in the ATX area by removing litter and debris from roads and the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake, helping to plant trees, restore trails and more. You can even keep it close to home in your neighborhood and pick up the trash and recycle with your family, friends and neighbors.
Earth Day Volunteer opportunities & beyond:
Austin Resource Recovery cutting down on single use plastics
Austin Recycles app Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center What do I do with
Education - cutting down on single use plastics Reucing Waste Programs
KAB Earth Day volunteer opps
Easy 1Thing you can do as a solo project picking up trash in your neighborhood while walking your furbaby or taking a walk.
Earth Day Weekend events:
The Trail Conservancy Earth Day Weekend
Earth Day Cleanup / Friday 4/21 around Lady Bird Lake
Earth Day Jubilee / Saturday 4/22 International Shores 10a-2p
Waterloo Greenway Green Fest @ Moody Amphitheater / Sunday 4/23 12p-4p
Do 1Thing together, millions of things for our Planet! Do 1Thing! Make Earth Day weekend doing 1Thing continue into your daily life. Doing 1Thing each day will make Mama Earth happier and better place to live together!