Saturday, April 25, 2009

Earth Week

Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd of the year, to inspire awareness and appreciation for Earth's environment.Many cities extend the schedule of Earth Day observance to an entire week, usually starting on April 16th and ending on Earth Day April 22nd. These events are designed to encourage environmentally aware behaviors, including increased recycling, improved energy-efficiency and reduction in disposable items.
Vancouverites, celebrate from the entire week of April 18th to the 26th . Stores give away free eco-friendly shopping bags to increase customer awareness about the environment.



Chefs try to do their part by incorporating earth-friendly produce and ingredients on their recipes and menus. A lot of restaurant adopted the sustainable seafood program otherwise known as Oceanwise, highlighting local cuisine and ingredients.


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