EarthDay.org has created a powerful toolkit to empower you to take action. It’s packed with resources to raise awareness, inspire change, and combat the harmful effects of plastic on our health, environment, and fashion industry.
We know that our planet is facing a plastic pandemic, and it’s time to take a stand. But the figures are frightful:
- Plastic production has reached over 380 million tons annually, which is a weight equivalent to roughly 380 Eiffel Towers every year.
- A staggering 500 million plastic bags are produced globally every minute, with an estimated 100 billion plastic beverage containers sold in the US alone annually. Source: Sustainability Magazine – Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastics.
- Plastic’s lifecycle, from extraction of fossil fuels for its production to its eventual disposal, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. A 2023 report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) estimates that by 2030, plastic production and use could generate 1.34 gigatons of greenhouse gases annually. This is equivalent to the emissions from over 295 new 500-megawatt coal-fired power plants. Source: Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet by CIEL
This Earth Day, EarthDay.org is calling on all of us to join this fight.
The Organization provided a toolkit packed with resources to help you raise awareness and inspire change in your community. It focuses on four key areas where we can make a real difference:
- Shine a Light on Plastic’s Hidden Dangers: Did you know plastic can harm our health? Learn more about the impact of plastic on developing bodies and spread the word.
- Kick the Single-Use Habit: It’s time to say goodbye to disposable plastics by 2030. The toolkit provides resources to advocate for policies that make reusable options the norm.
- Fast Fashion’s Environmental Footprint: Synthetic clothing sheds microplastics that pollute our oceans. Learn how to combat fast fashion’s impact and embrace sustainable style.
- Investing in a Plastic-Free Future: We need alternatives to plastic, and the toolkit highlights ways to support research and development in this crucial area.
But there’s more! If you are looking for a quick and impactful way to get involved, sign EarthDay.org’s petition urging the UN to establish a Global Plastics Treaty!
Let’s work together to tip the scales in favour of our planet! Join the fight against plastic and celebrate Earth Day by taking action.
Visit EarthDay.org today and get your toolkit for a healthier tomorrow!