Celebrate Earth Day

On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day. It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Now Earth Day is celebrated annually around the globe. Through the combined efforts of the U.S. government, grassroots organizations, and citizens like you, what started as a day of national environmental recognition has evolved into a world-wide campaign to protect our global environment. Learn about the history of Earth Day. Más información en español.

EPA's Earth Day Web site offers you many tips and fun ways to protect the environment and your health every day.

Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Earth Day Celebration by participating in these events and volunteer opportunities where you live.

At Home
Learn about simple things you can do around your home to reduce the environmental impacts of your everyday activities. This page includes information on how to recycle, conserve resources, avoid toxins, and practice environmentally responsible landscaping.

In Your Community
Learn how to protect your neighborhood's natural resources. You can also access information on air and water quality in your community.

At School
Whether you are a student looking for a school project, an environmental studies teacher or someone just interested in learning more about the environment, EPA has lots of educational resources to offer you. Take this fun Earth Day quiz.

At Work
Learn how you and your employer can protect the environment, save money and create a healthy workplace.

While Shopping
Buying a new car or home appliance? Now you can access helpful information on how to choose models that will reduce pollution, save energy and money.