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From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day

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On 22 April every year, people all across the globe celebrate the world’s biggest environmental achievements. As the annual event - Earth Day - pushes to show support for our environment, there are many eco-friendly activities to keep in mind for the occasion.

The history of Earth Day dates back to 1970, which was the first year that it was recognised. During that occasion, as noted by , 20 million Americans took to “the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impacts of

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