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Planting some green this Earth Day
April 22, 2012
Cross-posted on the
Lat Long
and
Google Green
blogs
Since 1970, people all over the world have recognized April 22 as Earth Day, an opportunity to appreciate and generate awareness about the natural environment. Here at Google we strive to do
our part
to make sure our planet is healthy for years to come. From investing in renewable energy to building products that help people be greener in their own lives, we’re building a better web that’s better for the environment.
Today, we’re celebrating Earth Day in a variety of ways. The coming of spring inspired us to grow our annual Earth Day
doodle
right in our backyard. We planted seeds on a balcony at our Mountain View headquarters and watched them grow into what you see today. We’re also partnering with
Friends of the Urban Forest
to help make San Francisco schools a little greener.
To help you start a garden of your own, we’ve put together an
Earth Day resource page
. Explore community gardens and farmers’ markets on our
interactive map
,
get discounted seeds
to plant flowers, herbs and vegetables in your own backyard and
connect with other gardeners
for planting tips and inspiration.
We hope you find these resources useful and enjoy gardening as much as we do. On our Mountain View, Calif. campus, we have community gardens where Googlers can grow and harvest their choice of herbs and vegetables. Company-wide, we focus on getting organic, locally-grown produce for our cafes. We purchase food directly from farms near our campuses, and learn about how our suppliers raise, farm and harvest their food—all to ensure that we’re
eating sustainably
and being good to the environment.
We hope this Earth Day you are inspired to
add a little green
to the planet. Earth Day may only be a single day, but the actions we take can last for years to come.
Posted by Erin Reilly, Google Green Team
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