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Posted
15-Apr-2005 14:21
by: planeta

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Earth Day 2005 (April 22)

What are your plans for Earth Day 2005 (April 22)?

Are you joining local celebrations and campaigns? Is Earth Day relevant in 2005? And as responsible travelers, what are the small things we can do to be more eco-friendly?

My plans are simple -- pick up some trash and support the local organic markets in Oaxaca, Mexico.

If this sounds familiar, it's because a similiar query last year on Thorn Tree
>> Earth Day 2004

It was a good discussion that prompted the creation of an online index to assist travelers and locals
>> http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/links/enviro.html#earthday

Regards

Ron Mader

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16-Apr-2005 15:27
by: Cosmopolitan

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Call me ignorant but I never ever heard about this. Still, I consider myself a responsible traveller but I will probably not honor that day as I will be up in the air at that moment (not very responsible you might say...).

"If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it." – Lyndon Baines Johnson

Posted
18-Apr-2005 09:54
by: Lisety

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I haven't seen anything in the local papers, but Arbor Day is being touted here. There will be tree planting events at local parks, which we will be part of. I wonder if it depends on where you live as to whether Earth Day is promoted or not.
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Posted
18-Apr-2005 17:44
by: keithr

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I'll work in the garden. Good luck in Oaxaca, Ron.

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Posted
19-Apr-2005 06:42
by: planeta

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It's important that we keep an eye not just on being "eco" individually but that we support broader efforts ... So here's a quick report from Oaxaca

What has taken off in the past 18 months is the development of an organic products market. Friday (April 22) is market day and I'll be visiting friends at the Organic Market.
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/organics.html

"Earth Day" is primarily a holiday in the United States and has been converted a "PR" tool for many companies. That said, some of news is actually quite legitimate and inspiring. For those interested in reading more, check out the essay on World Changing
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/002547.html

Posted
19-Apr-2005 19:41
by: Lisety

Posts: 26
Registered: 08/11/04

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I was reading an article which started out talking about Earth Day and then went on to talk about the problems (and solutions) for our vanishing rain forests. It was a good article and can be found here.

Was at the local recycling center today and finally saw a banner proclaiming Earth Day.

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