"Earth Day ~ Mother Earth" by Alice Popkorn, Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Take Action
Join in Earth Day events all week at Salve Regina and in the surrounding community!
Get involved today
Explore earthday.org's page for Earth Day 2024 info. This year's theme is Planet vs. Plastics:
"For Earth Day 2024 on April 22nd, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040."
Locate the map on the earthday.org homepage, then zoom in to learn about scheduled events in our area, or to create your own event. Events are scheduled all over the world - find one that interests you!
Team up with local organizations like Save the Bay if you'd like to join a local shoreline clean-up.
Measure your carbon footprint
What do carbon footprint and carbon offsetting mean to you?
Learn more about your carbon footprint
Calculate your carbon footprint
Reflect on what you could do to change a habit: how might you change the way that you live your life?
Learn about Composting!
In the U.S., food is the single most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1 percent of municipal solid waste, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
When food and other organic materials decompose in a landfill where anaerobic (without oxygen) conditions are present, bacteria break down the materials and generate methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Wasted food is responsible for 58% of landfill methane emissions.
Check out our Composting page on this guide to see how you can get started and make a big difference in reducing your carbon footprint.
Go plant-based one meal a day for one week
Eating a plant-based diet is one way to address climate change. The food system contributes about 21 to 37% of greenhouse gases, and animal agriculture is a significant contributor.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 1,800-2,500 gallons of water go into the production of a single pound of beef. By comparison, producing a plant-based burger uses 75-95% less water.
Plant-based diets may reduce chronic health conditions. Learn more about adding plant-based foods to your diet.
Speak up from Home
Illustrate your support for Earth Day initiatives with a sign in your window!
Slogan Ideas
Along with your message, add one of the following on your sign: #InvestinOurPlanet, #EarthDay, or earthday.org
Can't think of a slogan? Try one of these:
https://www.earthday.org/actions/make-an-earth-day-window-sign/
Content adapted from www.earthday.org; Earth day photo derivated work from File:Milkyway Swan Panorama.jpg and File:The Earth seen from Apollo 17 with.png; Vegetables by Marisol Casben, Unsplash; Blue sky, Wang Binghua, Unsplash; Screenshot Earth Day digital event from www.earthday.org; Garbage collected on a Long Island beach, Brian Yurasits, Unsplash; Vegetable market by Ja Ma, Unsplash, Reel of film, rocke86, "Every Last Organic Shred to the Compost Bucket" by Alan Levine is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
Check Your Knowledge
- How much do you know about Mother Earth?Test your knowledge with a quiz that focuses on this year's theme of plastic's impact on the planet.
You'll also find quizzes on other important topics such as climate change & emissions; conservation & restoration; and environmental activism.
Earth Day History
- Scenes from the first Earth Day
Scenes from the First Earth Day: Photos from the 1970 Rallies in New York City, from the collection of the New York Historical Society Museum & Library.