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 * Question:** What is Earth Week?
 * Answer:** Earth Week is a week-long celebration of environmental awareness and respect for our plant, culminating with **Earth Day**, April 22.


 * Question:** When Is Earth Week?
 * Answer:** Earth Day is April 22nd, but many people extend the celebration to make it Earth Week. Earth Week usually runs from April 16th to Earth Day, April 22nd. The extended time allows students to spend more time learning about the environment and the problems we face.

The holiday has expanded to what we know as Earth Week, mainly due to efforts by universities to provide more activities and awareness functions that could not be completed in a single day. One of the main goals of Earth Week is to educate others on how to be eco-friendly. There are no requirements for celebrating **Earth Day** or **Earth Week**, except for a commitment to do right by the earth. Make some changes to your daily habits, like starting a compost bin or re-purposing items instead of throwing them away. If each of us make one or two small changes, the whole planet will feel the impact.
 * Question:** Why Celebrate Earth Week?
 * Answer:** Earth Day began in 1970, when Sen. Gaylord Nelson brought environmental concerns to attention after years of ignoring how we affect the planet. Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 for the past 41 years. In 1990, the U.S. holiday went national, and is now celebrated by 175 countries. In 2009, the United Nations recognized the date as International Mother Earth Day.