Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd and serves as a day to honor the Earth and promote awareness about environmental issues. First observed in 1970, it was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson to encourage education and action towards environmental protection. The day marked a pivotal point in modern environmental activism, leading to greater public awareness and the eventual passage of significant environmental legislation, including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts in the United States.
Each year, Earth Day centers around a specific theme to address pressing environmental issues, such as climate change, plastic pollution, and conservation efforts. For example, the 2024 theme is Planet vs Plastics. The theme aims to bring attention to the serious issue of plastic pollution and how it harms nature. "Can we start reusing the same shopping bag every time we go shopping? Is it possible to use natural and organic materials, such as paper envelopes, glass or ceramic jars, or bamboo plates?" The 2025 theme is on renewable energy.
Each year, Earth Day centers around a specific theme to address pressing environmental issues, such as climate change, plastic pollution, and conservation efforts. For example, the 2024 theme is Planet vs Plastics. The theme aims to bring attention to the serious issue of plastic pollution and how it harms nature. "Can we start reusing the same shopping bag every time we go shopping? Is it possible to use natural and organic materials, such as paper envelopes, glass or ceramic jars, or bamboo plates?" The 2025 theme is on renewable energy.
