Five things you didn't know about Earth Day
1.One billion people across the world will get involved with Earth Day this year
2.The celebration has its own flag that features a picture of the Earth taken from the Apollo 17 spacecraft on its way to the Moon
3.20 million people participated in the first ever Earth Day in 1970
4.No one knows where the name or date for the day came from as the organisers can't remember
5.In 2008 Disney launched Disney nature, a channel dedicated to environmental documentaries, in celebration of Earth Day
How to get involved
There are Earth Day events taking place across the globe. Google has created a special map with a selection of planned events in different countries.
You can get involved without attending an official event by trying some of the following activities:
1.Walk to work, cycle or take public transport
2.Use a reusable coffee cup
3.Make sure you recycle
4.Go paperless
5.Take a tote bag to the shop
6.Plant a tree
7.Go meat or dairy free at least once a week
8.Carry a reusable water bottle
9.Add the Earth Mode Google Chrome extension to your browser to monitor your energy use
10.Buy local produce
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