Earth day was first celebrated April 22, 1970 and has steadily grown each year since then. If you’ve never really observed Earth Day, this year would be a great time to do so. Use some of these ideas for having a fun and frugal Earth Day.
Decide the best date and time to have your Earth Day Party. You can have it the week leading to April 22 or a little bit after. Check to see what activities are planned in your city so your party won’t conflict with things your friends might like to attend.
Rather than sending printed invitations, send them online. Websites such as Evite.com will often make donations to earth-friendly charities when you use their service. You can also make recycled invitations by using old Christmas cards. Try to find invitations printed on recycled material and with soy-based inks if it is necessary to send traditional invitations.
Encourage your guests to carpool or share public transportation. This will reduce their carbon footprint because everyone won’t be arriving in their own vehicles. Your neighbors might appreciate this effort, too, since your guests won’t block the road.
Decorate using natural items. Add Christmas lights to potted trees to give ambiance to your party. Use dried seasonal plants or live flowers as the centerpiece. You can also use green and blue as the colors for your party. Find old maps or atlases to use as decorations or laminate them to create ‘place maps.’
