Earth Day 2012 – Green planet is the future!

Join hands for a brighter world

Recycle - A solution to pollution

Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth day. It’s the day to show the planet that you care about earth. The Earth day did not begin from a humble start during 1970s but later quickly became an international recognized day.

What is Earth Day?

 It is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year, Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues.

But why was April 22 chosen as Earth Day? One persistent rumor holds that April 22 was chosen because it’s the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union. Vladimir Lenin’s aim was to destroy private property, a goal shared by environmentalists.

Pakistan celebrates Earth day

Symposium, seminars are held across Pakistan on this day as educational institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are actively involved in creating awareness about the Earth Day through various activities.

Join your hands and save the planet

Here are 5 things you can do to make the planet healthy and pollution-free;

  1. Plant trees and flowers because they are vital for eco-friendly atmosphere.
  2. Reduce, reuse and recycle every thing today.
  3. Learn more about environment and how you can help it.
  4. Ride bicycle today.
  5. Do not use plastic bags on the Earth day.
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