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All ecosystems – from the land to the air to the sea – suffer from the impacts of waste and pollution that we create.

Microplastic waste releases harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil, preventing both plant root growth and the capacity to absorb nutrients.¹ The burning of plastic releases toxic gasses into the atmosphere, posing a threat to all living things that breathe.² And by 2050, our oceans are predicted to harbor more plastic than fish.³ From discarded plastics to harmful waste, our planet is under siege. 

This World Cleanup Day, let’s take a stand together against the tide of pollution and make a lasting difference. Order a shirt or tote from EARTHDAY‍.ORG’s organic, plastic-free store and help support our critical work.

With the help of sustainable manufacturing and renewable energy, our shirts and tote bags will not contribute to the ongoing trash crisis. The merchandise available in EARTHDAY.ORG’s store is crafted from sustainably grown organic cotton and is devoid of synthetic fibers, promoting pesticide-free farming practices as well as better soil quality. Additionally, the packaging for all items is paper-based, plastic-free, and fully recyclable.

By embracing this movement, you are contributing to a variety of projects, including advancing environmental education through Climate and Environmental Literacy programs, championing reforestation initiatives like The Canopy Project, and tackling plastic pollution through The Great Global Cleanup.

We celebrate the collective efforts that are bringing about a cleaner world, but there is much work ahead. Join us in making a lasting impact on our planet.

Order your shirt in time for World Cleanup Day on September 16th.

Together, we can create a waste-free world.

For a cleaner planet,

Kathleen Rogers
President

Footnotes:

1. United Nations Environment Programme: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-leaching-farmers-fields-alarming-rate-new-report

2. United Nations Environment Programme: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-bag-bans-can-help-reduce-toxic-fumes

3. International Atomic Energy Agency: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/more-plastic-than-fish-by-2050-iaea-event-gathers-experts-working-together-to-save-marine-environments-from-plastic-pollution