Earth Day
Each year, April 22 marks Earth Day. It’s a day when cities, businesses, community groups and grassroots organizations plan activities, from festivals to creek cleanups, to increase awareness of environmental issues. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by former Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. Sen. Nelson coordinated a nationwide teach-in on the environment. Today, Earth Day is a globally celebrated effort to bring attention to the environment. View Earth Day Tips.

Upcoming Eco-Awareness Dates 
 
May 19: Texas Stream Team Activity
May 19: Irving Bicycle Fest

Think Green... Be Green News
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	Irving Bicycle Fest Irving Bicycle Fest is a combination convergence rally and bicycle fest, organized by volunteers and supported by the City of Irving. The purpose is to promote cycling in Irving and to kick off Bike-to-Work Week (May 16-20) and Ozone Awareness (month of May). Read more
	Telephone Directories: Recycle or "Opt Out" Over 500 million telephone directories are printed every year. That is nearly two books for every person in the country. The directories produce a staggering amount of waste, not only in terms of misused natural resources but also in filling valuable landfill space. Read more information on how to "opt out."
	The Home Depot CFL Bulb Recycling Initiative Customers can simply bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk. The bulbs will then be managed responsibly by an environmental management company who will coordinate CFL packaging, transportation and recycling to maximize safety and ensure environmental compliance. Read more

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