Today, April 22, is Earth Day 2009. This year’s earth day marks the beginning of the Green Generation Campaign, with core principles of:
A carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels, including coal.
An individual’s commitment to responsible, sustainable consumption.
Creation of a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one.
To help celebrate Earth Day, we’ve combined Earth Day resources from around the web into ‘The Ultimate Earth Day Guide 2009′. The Guide has six sections: History, News, Calculators, Shopping, Social Networking, and Take Action. We encourage you to take a look at the resources below and do something green today and every day.
History
Earth Day Network
Their mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment.
EarthDay.gov
The official government website of Earth Day- includes resources for individuals who seek to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.
Envirolink
The very first earth day was on April 22, 1970, learn more about Earth Day’s history from Envirolink.
News
Tree Hugger
They provide great news, tips, and resources for Earth Day 2009.
Mother Nature Network (MNN)
MNN provides very informative articles about living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. Their feature ‘Earth Day on MNN’ has some great tips too!
Calculators
My Footprint
Not only does My Footprint provide a intriguing calculator measuring one’s ecological footprint, it also provides action steps to take corrective action.
Carbon Footprint
From the Nature Conservatory, the Carbon Footprint provides a comprehensive calculation of one’s carbon impact.
Zero Footprint
A very cool calculator for kids to learn about their carbon footprint.
Carbon Advice Group
A great calculator and action steps to offset one’s carbon footprint.
Shopping
EVO
Find green products ranging from auto to home to clothes.
Ecoki
Ecoki features unique products such as Truth Belts (no leather) and Splaff Flip Flopps (recycled tires + hemp).
Green Feet
Green Feet features one of the largest collections of eco-friendly products online. Check out their Earth Day Specials!
Green Shopper
Green Shopper online shopping community has over 16,000 environmentally friendly products.
Social Networking
Forums
Earth Day Network Forum
Ning Earth Day Forum
Facebook Apps
Save the Planet
Monthly active users: 327,304
Developer: CoolApps
Celebrate Earth Day
Monthly active users: 5,486
Developer: Kesmera
Every Day is Earth Day
Monthly active users: 2,593
Developer: GenGreenLife.com
Facebook Groups
Earth Day
Members: 5,136
Earth Day
From: Earth Day Network
Members: 3,000
Earthday!!!!
Members: 401
EarthDay
Members: 365
CTNGREEN EARTHDAY
Members: 158
Take Action
Instructables
Very cool projects you can do at home.
84 ways to help the planet
The title basically covers it!
Recycle Bank
An innovative incentive program to increase recycling.
ReGeneration
Dell-powered environmental initiative.
