Join us as we explore this year's theme, and discover small changes you can make to your day-to-day life that can make a huge impact.

What is Earth Day?

Let's start at the beginning.

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection and promote awareness of environmental issues.

It originated in the United States in back 1970k when Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day as a way to raise awareness about environmental concerns and strike up public support for environmental protection efforts. Since then, Earth Day has grown into a global movement, with millions of people in over 190 countries participating in activities such as tree planting, environmental clean-ups and more.

Earth Day offers a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and inspires individuals, communities and businesses to take action to address environmental challenges.

What is the theme for Earth Day in 2024?

Earth Day has a different theme each year, and 2024 is no different.

This year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics", and aims to demand a 60% reduction in the product of all plastics by 2040.

There's an urgent need to address the global plastic pollution crisis and protect our planet from the harmful impacts of this.

From reducing single-use plastics to promoting plastic alternatives and recycling initiatives, Planet vs. Plastics is inspiring individuals and communities to take meaningful action to combat plastic pollution and protect our environment.

To learn more about this year's theme and how you can get involved, visit the official Earth Day website.

Why is Earth Day on April 22nd?

April 22nd is the anniversary of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States.

The date itself was chosen in part because it fell between colleges' spring breaks and final exams.

It was also the date of Arbor Day, a date when individuals and groups were encourage to plant trees.

Since its roots in 1970, Earth Day has grown to become a symbol of global unity and action towards bettering ourselves for the planet, bringing together people from all walks of life to advocate for a healthier, more sustainable world.

How to celebrate Earth Day 2024

There are countless ways to celebrate Earth Day 2024 and take on the challenge of Planet vs. Plastics. Here are a few ideas to inspire you to get involved and join the movement:

Stay informed

Earth Day has created an amazingly informative video all about this year's campaign - get started by watching this to find out more about the Earth Day vision.

Support the Global Plastics Treaty

The Global Plastics Treaty is an opportunity for the UN and Governmental Organisations to commit to making important legislative changes to protect our planet.

Sign the treaty

Reject fast fashion

The fast fashion industry is a constant threat to the environment, and must be controlled. Earth Day is calling for a change to be made to this.

Get involved

Join The Great Global Cleanup

If you haven't been involved in a community cleanup, we firmly believe you're missing you! Not only a great way to meet like-minded individuals, cleanups are an easy way to amplify your impact on Earth Day.

Find a cleanup

Share the word

Information is power, and by getting involved and sharing content across social media to friends and family, you can play a part in sharing the Earth Day message to even more people!

Make environmentally-conscious decisions

Whether it's bringing your own bags, opting for reusable coffee cups or choosing plastic-free cleaning products, there are so many ways for you to address plastic pollution by making small changes to your everyday routines.

By taking action this Earth Day, together we can make a meaningful difference in the fight against plastic pollution and protect our planet for future generations.

Let's make Earth Day 2024 a turning point in the fight against plastic waste.