Yesterday Earth Day turned 40. Earth Day is known for bringing attention to those things that everyone can do to ‘Go Green’ and take steps to protect our environment. And the world can thank the Baby Boomer Generation for it.
Many of us were called ‘Hippie’s ‘in our youth, and part of what identified us as such was our concern for our environment. We saw the polluted rivers and littered landscapes and recognized the damage it was having on the environment. Our voices prompted public service announcements such as the infamous Keep America Beautiful ad below.
Our collective voices prompted U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson to found Earth Day as an environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970 and our passion for preserving our environment has caused it to grow into a worldwide celebration.
And as a generation we’re still doing our part to make our world a better place. Reports and studies show that baby boomers are more likely to recycle and do things to preserve natural resources than other generations.
Baby Boomers can be proud of the role that they have played and continue to play in ‘going green’.
