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Earth Day 2019 in LongIsland, NY

On April 22, the world celebrated the 49th Earth Day. It is the single biggest environmental event celebrated by over a billion people worldwide. On April 20, 2019, over 60 volunteers participated in Earth Day activities at Long Island, New York by planting shrubs and trees.   The event organized also encouraged people to avoid single-use and disposable plastics, reduce the plastic footprint, and conserve water.

 Earth day isn’t just about a day. Being a caretaker for the environment is a year-round endeavor.  From recycling efforts to water conservation efforts and renewable energy solutions, BAPS Charities organizes numerous projects throughout the year with a moral commitment to our planet. This year, the BAPS Charities Walk Green initiative will support the planting of 61,000 trees. From 2016 to 2019, BAPS Charities Walkathons will have helped plant a total of 361,000 trees.