1. Regan Alexis Elizabeth

2. What is Earth Day
Earth Day is a day to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It’s celebrated on 22 April. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year.

3. Earth Day Facts In many cities its extended to Earth Week.
2007 was the highest population of participants in Earth Day activities.
At an update know Earth Day is celebrated in 175 countries.

4. If you do that, Earth will thank you
How You Can Help
Recycle things that can be recycled.
When you see a piece of trash, pick it up.
Once you leave a room, turn off the lights.
Use recycled wood chips as mulch to keep weeds down, help prevent erosion.
Use solar power for home and water heating.
Use an electric lawn mower instead of a gas one.
If you do that, Earth will thank you

5. How long does it take to break down?
Facts about Pollution
Everyday Water Usage
3-7 gallons for toilet
25-30 gallons for tub
50-70 gallons for a 10 minute shower
1 washing machine load uses gallons
1 dishwasher load uses 9-12 gallons
How long does it take to break down?
plastics take 500 years
aluminum cans take 500 years
organic materials, take 6 months
cotton, rags, paper take 6 months
84 percent of all household waste can be recycled.
5 billion aluminum cans are used each year