2023 marks the 53rd anniversary of the modern environmental movement, commemorated annually as Earth Day. Since 1970, individuals from over 190 countries have come together every April 22nd to take action towards a greener, more equitable future for our planet.
How can you play a part?
As the countdown to Earth Day 2023 continues, it is important to remember regardless of where you are or what you do, you have the power to yield real change and be a champion for Earth. To protect our planet, we must invest in it. Rallying behind this year’s theme, Invest in Our Planet, which highlights the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving the climate crisis, here are 7 ways you can actively participate in Earth Day 2023:
Plant trees or a pollinator garden
Trees are one of the most powerful tools to combat the climate crisis. Attend a local tree planting event or donate to campaigns, like EARTHDAY.ORG’s The Canopy Project, to help reforestation efforts across the world. Pollination is essential for all terrestrial life on Earth.
Plant a pollinator garden using species native to your area to support local populations of butterflies, bees, and other organisms critical to sustained biodiversity in your ecosystem.
Reduce your plastic consumption
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems we face. We all contribute to this problem and must work to reduce, and ultimately end, plastic pollution. Make a plan this Earth Day to reduce your plastic consumption using EARTHDAY.ORG’s plastic calculator.
Participate in advocacy
Educate yourself about the science behind climate change and show responsibility in addressing it by taking climate action to the next level. Send a letter to your local elected officials, speak up at your next town hall meeting, or use EARTHDAY.ORG’s Vote Earth hub to learn about your voting rights, register to vote, and get reminders for vital voting deadlines.
Make sustainable fashion choices
Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, but not for the better. Learn about the detrimental impacts, value of sustainable fashion, and commit to responsible consumption.
Plan your own event
It’s easy to start your own Earth Day event! Whether it be a community cleanup, march, teach-in, or rally, EARTHDAY.ORG has step-by-step instructions in their Earth Day 2023 Action Toolkit. Be sure to register any and all events you plan on the official Earth Day Map.
Donate
By donating to a campaign supporting the environmental movement, like EARTHDAY.ORG’s The Canopy Project, you are not only making a difference, you’re empowering change and mobilizing individuals to take part in building a better world for generations to come.
Activate on social media
Creating content for the world to see is critical in communicating the value of climate action. Whether you create posters and banners, or plan/attend a march, rally, cleanup, or any other Earth Day event, post what you’re doing to tag #EarthDay and/or #InvestInOurPlanet to spread awareness and possibly be featured on EARTHDAY.ORG’s social channels.
For more, check out the Earth Day 2023 Toolkit and checking out EARTHDAY.ORG’s website.
EARTHDAY.ORG is a global movement with a mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.
