Hi,

There is simply no excuse to wait until tomorrow to take action.¹

Did you get to see our live Breaking Free from Plastics Dependence digital event yesterday?² Featuring global plastics experts and activists, and moderated by Ed Begley, Jr., we talked frankly about the pressing plastics crisis and discussed individual actions we can take to make a difference.

Plastic pollution will not just go away. We need to act to make the change.

That's why EARTHDAY.ORG’s™ work with plastic pollution doesn’t stop with a panel. We’re building partnerships worldwide to hold companies accountable for their waste and organizing cleanups in frontline communities.

Will you support our End Plastic Pollution campaign?

The End Plastic Pollution campaign draws attention to the harmful effects of plastic in our environment — harming marine and human health, littering beaches and landscapes, clogging waste streams and landfills — and empowers people to make a difference. Through toolkits, calculators and other resources, we provide instruction on how to cut plastic use and create a healthier world.

And we don’t have time to waste. Right now, we consume a credit card’s weight worth of plastic per week, which at high levels can have adverse effects such as birth defects, cancer and immune system complications. By 2050, the total weight of plastic in the ocean could be greater than the total weight of fish, while plastic production will take up 17% of our carbon budget. 

EARTHDAY.ORG’s campaigns are at the forefront to address these issues. We’re organizing coronavirus-safe cleanups year-round under the Great Global Cleanup™. We’re gathering pledges and educating the public on ways to act on plastic pollution. We’re advocating for laws like the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, lending our voices to the demand for action by our leaders.

You don’t need to participate in a cleanup to have an effect on the plastics problem. Support EARTHDAY.ORG’s programs and be a part of the solution.

In solidarity,

Jake Rubenstein
Great Global Cleanup and Plastic Campaign Coordinator

Footnotes:

1. Melati Wijsen, Founder: Bye Bye Plastic Bags

2. Earth Day Live: Breaking Free from Plastics Dependence