What can you do to celebrate Earth Day?

It’s Earth Day and what better way to give back to our planet than by taking care of it? Earth day is a day to show appreciation to our planet and get into new and healthier habits that benefit ourselves and our planet. With that said, here are some simple but impactful things you can do to celebrate Earth Day:

Plant something. It is no doubt that trees are important – both for our health and our planet. You can simply plant one tree in your backyard or into the woods if you have one near your house. Another option is to plant your own fruits and veggies which will benefit your health and reduce the amount of fossil fuel emissions by not having to transport the food to stores.

Ride a bike. The fewer the cars are on the road, the less carbon emissions there will be polluting the air that will eventually contribute to global warming. With that said, walking or riding a bike are two of the best and environmentally-friendly options you have.
Avoid plastic. When eating out, avoid asking for plastic utensils and plastic straws. Furthermore, bring your own refillable water bottle so you won’t be tempted to buy any water bottles. You can also buy reusable bags whenever you go shopping so you won’t have to get some plastic bags.

What do you eat on Earth Day?

Another great way to celebrate Earth day is by being mindful of the foods we eat. For example, a great way is to eat less meat. If we each reduced our meat intake even by one meal a day, or one day a week, we could make an enormous difference on global emissions and help fight climate change. Another way is to buy from a local farm. Buying locally will help your local farmers but will also prevent you from going to your supermarket which may cause an increase in fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Another is to buy seasonal produce. Seasonal fruits and vegetables don’t require as much assistance from humans. Seasonal produce also has more flavor and nutrients and is usually less expensive. And another smart way to help the planet is to cook once. So instead of cooking a small meal several times every day, you can cook a large pot of soup or stew and enjoy it throughout the week. You can also start meal-prepping for the week. This will not only save you cooking time, but will also reduce your electricity and energy consumption.

Looking for some inspirational Earth Day Food Ideas for Kids? I have a great collection of snacks and Earth day desserts for a great party!

9. Earth Day Superfood Bites (vegan, paleo, & gluten-free)

These babies are coated with magical, earthy superfoods like green spirulina, blue spirulina and hemp seeds.

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8. Easy Microwave Mochi Recipe for Earth Day

If you are looking for a great Earth Day recipe, look no further than this easy Earth Day mochi recipe. It can be made quickly in the microwave and really looks like our planet, with green landmasses, blue oceans, and even swirling white clouds! Your kids will love this tie dye mochi recipe.

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7. Blueberry Earth Day Smoothie

It’s loaded with healthy ingredients, so you can feel good about giving it to your kids for breakfast or a nice afternoon snack. Tell your kiddo that they get to drink an entire blue (use your imagination) ocean with green land blobs. They’ll think it’s fab.

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6. Earth Day Cake Bites

Celebrate our Planet on April 22nd with these adorable Earth Day Cake Bites.

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5. Earth Cake Pops Recipe

Earth Cake Pops are a cute, kid-friendly dessert treat. The cake pops are covered in a blue candy coating and decorated with green candy coating to look like the Earth.

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4. Chocolate Pudding Pots

Quick and easy chocolate pudding recipe from scratch with no eggs and thickened with cornstarch. It’s smooth and creamy. Serve them as little flower pots on Earth day or kids Spring parties.

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3. Bunny Butt Cupcakes in Silicone Flower Pots

Fluffy frosting bunnies burrowing down into silicone flower pots filled with chocolate glazed chocolate cupcakes couldn’t be sweeter. These Bunny Butt Cupcakes will be so fun to serve for Easter dessert, a baby shower, or an Earth Day celebration.

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2. Earth Day Cupcakes

There’s nothing cuter than a cupcake, except of course the cupcake looks just like the planet Earth. A blue and green cookie sits on top of a colored cupcake layered to look like the inner core layers of our planet. It’s a fun way to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd!

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1. Earth Day Oreo Truffles

This fun Earth Day Oreo Truffles recipe makes bite-sized treats that look like the earth when you bite into them! It’s a delicious dessert for Earth Day.

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