Happy Earth Day!

April 22nd is Earth Day and this year I would like to encourage everyone to do more than just celebrate.  I remember the first Earth Day in 1970 when we were driving gas-guzzling cars, wasting electricity like crazy and there were few laws governing air pollution.  We have come a long way but still have a lot more to do and there are lots of other countries that need to step up to the plate (you know who you are). 

Eat a cupcake to celebrate of course, but take a few minutes today to think about what you can do to keep our planet clean.

windy_sydney

SugarBabys

Earth Day 2010 - 40th Anniversary

Earth Day is 40 years old!  I remember celebrating the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 when I was in junior high school (I can tell the calculators are on fire doing the math).   It was created by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as a way to raise awareness for environmental issues:  pollution, oil spills, toxic dumps, wildlife extinction, loss of wilderness areas, etc.  This "movement" is unique because it has never had any governing body and has grown entirely on its own.  The original Earth Day was celebrated by approximately 20 million people in the U.S. and is now celebrated internationally in more than 175 countries.

windy_sydney  via  Flickr

cookies and cups  via  Flickr

Sprinkles Cupcakes & Earth Day

April 19 - 23

Eat a cupcake and help plant a tree! To celebrate Earth Day, Sprinkles is donating the proceeds from their vanilla cupcakes to local tree planting and environmental care organizations.  Just look for the green tree to know that you are eating for a great cause!

Since 2008, Sprinkles has raised $21,250 for
environmental care organizations in local markets.