In addition to the steps suggested in the general toolkit (here in English and here in Punjabi) families can celebrate Sikh Environment Day by:

• Inviting a group of eight to ten families who are close to you
• Selecting a ‘theme’ for the event. When we celebrate someone’s birthday, the focus is on having fun and recognizing the person whose birthday we are celebrating.  Similarly, the ‘theme’ for this event could be our Ecology and the Environment. Then have some simple reference materials that draw a connection between the teachings of our beloved Guru Har Rai ji and the important role our environment serves, and how we are meant to love and care for our environment.
• Discussing the food you will bring and eat, and issues about what kind of food, how it was grown, how close to you it was grown, what kind of food is kind to people and kind to the earth that is also delicious?
• If you eat meat or eggs in your family could you make sure they are only free-range? Today and in the future? This is more expensive but it is more in line with the Sikhi to protect the vulnerable. It is better for the environment and better for the animals.
• Declare a commitment of the 5 things you will do differently going forward – which are environmentally friendly practices of how you live your life. For example this could be in one or more of the areas of (a) energy efficiency; (b) recycling (c) better management of natural resources (d) supporting more environmentally friendly ways of growing food (e) using solar energy (f) car-pooling, etc etc.
• The idea is to be an ‘Eco Warrior’, and also be a role model for others
• Have a wonderful celebration on March 14.
• Agree to meet next year

AND THINKING BIGGER:

• Learning from Baba Sewa Singh and look after the saplings you planted.
• Learning from Baba Seechewal and clean up your nearby river or waterway. Link with others and get a system going of other caring people.
• Connecting with the forestry/environment department to beautify your city.
• Planning to install solar panels in your home if you can
• Planning rain-water harvesting projects in your home, school, street…
• Starting recycling waste – cardboard, paper, batteries, bottles, metal, plastic, food and appeal your Municipal corporation to improve these facilities in your area.
• Using public transport as far as possible or use your bicycle for short trips. Make eco-transport cool.
• Getting a group together to develop a park or woodland in your area.