Earth Day 2009

Californians lead the world when the time comes to "reduce, reuse, and recycle (3Rs)." We live green, work green and buy green, making the 3Rs part of our everyday lives. Now, with innovative recycling and conservation programs across California, "going beyond bottles and cans," we are able to embrace Earth Day as our guiding principle and goal for future generations.

"May there only be peaceful and cheerful Earth Days to come for our beautiful Spaceship Earth as it continues to spin and circle in frigid space with its warm and fragile cargo of animate life."

--United Nations Secretary-General U Thant
March 21, 1971.[1]

Earth Day Message
By Chair Margo Reid Brown

Earth Day 2009 Celebrations (Adobe PDF, 103 KB)
This calendar provides details on Earth Day events that took place across California in 2009.

Waste Reduction and Recycling Posters and Stickers
The California Integrated Waste Management Board is pleased to provide colorful posters and stickers to help coordinate and promote your waste reduction efforts.

Earth Day Carbon Footprint Calculator
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website lets you calculate your "carbon footprint," or personal/family greenhouse gas emissions. You can also find ways to lower emissions while reducing your energy and waste disposal costs.

The Natural Resources Defense Council offers more tips on reducing your energy consumption.

Top 10 Tips (highly effective ways to go green)
by Team Treehugger