This year more than ever, Earth Day (this Sunday, April 22) is an important day for us to all stop, think, and make a difference. With the growing interest and attention that green design and sustainability have been gathering, 2007 is really a year that the masses are motivated to gather, celebrate, and make a commitment to protecting our planet. Even though we are of the firm belief that “Earth Day” should be EVERY day – it is still nice to have an opportunity to come together and focus on our planet for a week. Read on for a list of some key events worth attending… everything from fashion shows to concerts, and even Governor Arnold pimping his ride. And stay tuned for a special Earth Day post this Sunday.
GREEN APPLE FESTIVAL This tri-city festival is about as big and green as it gets. If you’re in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco, definitely check out Green Apple’s awesome lineup of music and art. Everyone from Dave Matthews to American Idol’s Taylor Hicks will be there- all for a good cause.
PROJECT EARTH DAY Project Earth Day is an eco-friendly fashion event that will celebrate Earth Day. Organized by Emerging Green Builders of New York (EGBNY) and co-sponsored by o2-NYC and Green Drinks, the runway show will be held at the Teknion showroom on April 19th and will feature a stunning display of the latest eco-friendly designs by up and coming designers. We’ll be covering this event this weekend.
CHICAGO GREEN FESTIVAL The Green Festivals, held every year in Chicago, Washington DC, and San Francisco, are HUGE, displaying a complete array of all things green, organic, sustainable, and more. The Festival comes through Chicago this weekend. It’s the IKEA of green events- enormous, accessible, and with everything you could possibly want.
3-FORM GREENWEEK 3-Form, one of our favorite green manufacturers and the creator of EcoResin, is hosting a great lineup of in-house events and lectures this entire week. Highlights include Thursday’s focus on Sustainable Architecture and LEED. While the events are only open to 3-Form employees, it’s worth looking at the lineup and recaps of each of the lectures.
PBS/NOVA’s SAVED BY THE SUN TV Special This Sunday, PBS/NOVA airs their ‘SAVED BY THE SUN‘ special that will literally and metaphorically shed some light on solar power, discussing how and why people across America and the world are “going solar,” using radiant energy of the sun to power homes, businesses, and even entire communities. Check the website for local airing information.
THE GREEN GOVERNATOR PIMPS HIS RIDE ON MTV If NOVA sounds a little to academic for your television taste, switch over to MTV’s Pimp My Ride on Sunday at 1pm/12pm CST, where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be pimping out a 1965 Chevy Impala into fuel efficient, biodiesel, lean mean machine. Via Treehugger.
ENERGY STAR GIVING TREE The Energy Star standard has done a lot to bring more efficient electronics and home appliances to consumer markets. And now, in celebration of Earth Day, ENERGY STAR has created the Earth Day Giving Tree. Pick one of 10 Easy Ways to Give to the Earth and dedicate your carbon-reducing efforts to a friend or loved one.
CITY OF AUSTIN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AND ENERGY FAIR Most big cities have a big celebration planned for Earth Day, and Austin has combined their Saturday event with an Energy Fair, which will educate about solar panels and alternative energy for residential usage. There will also be a screening of An Inconvenient Truth.
….. AND MANY MORE! If none of these events tickle your fancy, search for more events and Earth Day happenings in your area through the EPA website, or EarthDay.net. Regardless of your time or interests, let’s all get out there and do something good this Sunday.