The inaugural Earth Day celebration promises to become the premiere annual event showcasing cool, sustainable lifestyle choices for residents of Washington, DC.

DC’s single-stream recycling system offers residents recycling easy with a wide number of accepted recyclables.

Where: National Mall, Washington, DC When: Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: More than 100,000 are expected to attend the “centerpiece of Earth Day in the United States” in the nation’s capital. Civic leaders, celebrities and community members will join together to inform and empower in this free, public event. Activities include: […]

Where: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC When:  Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from noon to 1:35 p.m. What: Best Buy is hosting an e-waste summit — an intimate roundtable discussion moderated by Joel Makower, creator and executive editor of GreenBiz. Additional attendees will include industry leaders, NGO partners and lawmakers, including representatives from CEA, ERI and the Northwest Recycling Council. Topics will cover general […]

The Solidago, a three-unit LEED Platinum building, mixes recycled materials and historic charm with energy efficiency in a winning formula.

Where: National Zoo, Washington, DC View Larger Map When: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon What: Learn eco-crafts, meet the National Zoo’s “Green Team” and take part in a massive electronics recycling drive to curb e-waste in the Nation’s Capital! More info: nationalzoo.si.edu

Biking is an excellent form of green exercise, and many cities have fun bicycle routes to explore.