Lisa Jackson is the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which works to protect human health and the environment. Since joining the EPA in January of this year, she's used technology to raise environmental awareness. In recognition of Earth Day, we've asked Lisa to share ways you can get involved in protecting the environment.


Today, we're celebrating the biggest Earth Day in history. We expect one billion people — nearly one in every six people around the world — to participate in activities to help protect the Earth and those who live on it.

This is a defining moment with some of the best opportunities we'll ever have to make a change and save our planet. The actions we take — or don't take — are going to affect what happens today and for generations to come.

This Earth Day, EPA is on the job. But we need your help, which is why we're using Facebook and the Web to expand our Earth Day activities.

We just launched "Pick 5 for the Environment," on our Facebook Page where you can commit to five everyday activities that can help make a difference for our planet. For instance, you could commit to recycling and reusing electronics, which will keep hazardous substances out of our landfills. Take your old computer, DVD player or other electronics to a recycling center rather than throwing them in the trash. Save electricity by installing programmable thermostats and using energy efficient products. Most importantly, be sure to spread the word to family and friends.