Here's a round-up of eco-friendly events and products that will help you do your bit to protect the planet and celebrate Earth Day on April 22 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21bag.jpg" border="5" /> Carry your own shopping bag day Eco Corner is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a Carry-Your-Own-Shopping-Bag Day. The store recycles tetra packs to make stationery and tissue paper. "We are encouraging consumers to cut open used tetra packs, clean them and drop them at our store. We can send someone to collect the packets from offices as well," said store owner Urvashi Mody. At Eco Corner, third floor, The Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel. Call 30042350 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21tree.jpg" border="5" /> Dial-a-Mali anyone? Go Green, India's first ever garden mall, sells plants, garden accessories and services under one roof. They offer services such as Gifts of Earth (gifting through plants), Plants On Hire (for corporates), Dial-a-Mali (get professional service at your doorstep for gardening issues) and Plants on Vacation (you can leave your plants with them for maintenance when on vacation). At Hypercity outlets in Vashi, Thane and Malad; Home Town, Vikhroli (W). Call 65969978 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21monkey.jpg" border="5" /> Organic cotton wear for kids Good Earth introduced a kid's line, called Gumdrops, on April 16. The eco-friendly line is the brainchild of Simran Lal, who says the inspiration for the clothes are her two baby boys. It includes clothes made from organic cotton and bath towels made from organic bamboo. Gumdrops also includes beanbags, baby sofas, a Royal Enfield collection of apparel and bedding and eco-sensitive gardening sets made from recycled metal. A percentage of the sales will be donated to the education of underprivileged children. At Good Earth outlets in Juhu, Lower Parel and Apollo Bunder. Call 26112481 / 24951954 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21omved.jpg" border="5" /> Wear Ayurganic T-shirts At OMVED Lifestyle you can shop for Ayurganic T-shirts made of pure organic bamboo-cotton blend and are free of harsh chemicals. They also offer Plant-A- Wish cards which are coated with seeds. Instead of throwing away the card, you can just water it and watch the plant grow. Also, with every purchase you will be gifted a free sapling to promote ecological awareness. At OMVED, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel; Inorbit Mall Vashi, R City Mall, Ghatkopar; Korum Mall, Thane and Napeansea Road. Call 28203154 <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21cyle.jpg" border="5" /> Cyclothon for a greenu00a0cause It's time to bring out your bicycles to take part in the BSA Hercules India Cyclothon. The event celebrates the eco-friendly sport of cycling. On April 24, the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) will launch the city's first-ever cycling track at Bandra Kurla Complex. You also have the option of raising money for charity by running for a particular cause. On April 24, 7.30 am onwardsu00a0 At Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA). Log on tou00a0www.bsacyclothon.com <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/apr/21herbal.jpg" border="5" /> Brush with a clay toothpaste On Earth Day, purchase any product from the Earthborne range at The Nature's Co. and you can avail of a 22% discount on another product from the same range or the same value. The Nature's Co. has also launched an all-natural Herbal Clay Toothpaste (Rs 275 onwards). The new toothpaste has anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties which prevent bleeding gums, plaque, tartar and cavities. At The Nature's Co, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel. Call 32211771

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