Countdown to Earth Day 2008

I hope everyone is as excited as I am for Earth Day 2008. The Earth Day Network is spanning the continent with a myriad of free concerts, events and speakers for Earth Day 2008 starting on Friday, 4/18 and lasting until the evening of 4/20. Green Apple Festival is the catalytic force behind the events and so far, the speakers and bands lined up for the National Mall in DC look pretty dope:

In Washington DC on the National Mall, 19 Recordings/Jive Recording artist Jordin Sparks will perform the National Anthem. An acoustic set by members of rock band O.A.R. will kick off the festivities at noon and the Roots will headline with multi-platinum three-time Grammy award winning artist will.i.am, Ne-Yo, Doug E. Fresh, Talib Kweli and Chrisette Michele.

Other cities can view their line-up here. For those who were just planning to get green on Sunday, make sure to check the scheduled performances so that you don’t miss out on any earlier events.

Here are a few suggestions to reduce your carbon footprint on Earth Day -

1. Keep lights and AC off all day.
2. Unplug all unnecessary electronics.
3. Limit use of water - quick showers, or none at all. (This is your chance to be smelly for a cause)
4. Don’t drive. Walk or metro or bike.
5. Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store.
6. Pick up miscellaneous trash off the street.
7. Recycle !!! Pay attention to what containers and plastics can be recycled.

Not Absurd, But Perhaps Ironic

This year in Washington, DC several bands are playing for free on the National Mall to celebrate our dearly beloved, Pachamama, for Earth Day 2008.

Ironically enough, one of my favorite bands - The Roots - is playing on the National Mall, on Earth Day, which falls on 4/20. Talk about going green. I’ll be riding Free Spirit (my bike) to the event just to make the whole thing even more ridiculous. Here’s the info for the Green Apple Festival.