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Celebrate Earth Day 2023

Invest in our Planet to Build Healthy + Happy Communities

When we Invest In Our Planet together, we are supporting healthy and happy communities worldwide. Explore RTS’s interactive Earth Day resources and activities for all ages.

 

Get Started: Earth Day

This Year’s Theme: Invest in Our Planet

Enhance your climate education.

This year, let’s rally together and dedicate our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. Start by learning about the issues, how they impact your community and how you can help.

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Learn about Environmental Justice and discover actionable steps for companies and individuals to be a part of building a cleaner, equitable future for all.

 

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Sustainable Waste Management

How landfills work and why they must be phased out

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What is extended producer responsibility?

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A Guide to Measuring Diversion and Tracking Progress for Businesses

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Recycling & Plastics

Plastic Pollution in The Ocean - 2023 Facts and Statistics

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Recycling 101 - How to Recycle Better

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Recycling offenders – The most difficult materials to recycle

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Community

Community Composting – Local Solution to Global Issues

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Sports Events as a Catalyst for Spreading Awareness

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Slow Fashion

The Future of Food and Fabric —How Regenerative Agriculture Is Key to Sustainability

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Reuse, Reuse, Reuse - The Best Websites for Swapping Your Stuff

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 Families and Students

 Let’s celebrate
Earth Day.

Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated across the world. The first Earth Day occurred more than 50 years ago when a senator from Wisconsin organized a demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Today, Earth Day is recognized in 190 countries to highlight the importance of taking care of our planet.

Keep scrolling to watch the lesson plan, complete the activities, take the Earth Day Quiz and get your Earth Day Expert certificate!

Complete the activities.

These are ideal for kids ages 5-12. Work together with classmates or family.
Tip: Be sure to recycle the worksheets if you print them!

Extension Activity

Conduct your own waste audit at home!

Word Search

Test your knowledge and complete the word search as you listen to the lesson!

Garbage, Recycle, or Compost?

Let’s see how you would sort waste into the proper waste streams.

Answer Keys

Check your answers to the sorting game before you move onto the Earth Day Expert Quiz.

Earth Day Expert Quiz

After watching the lesson and completing the activities, test your knowledge to find out if you’re an Earth Day Expert!

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Congrats! You’re an Earth Day Expert.

Get your certificate below to share it with your family, friends, + teachers.

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Looking for more Earth Week activities?

Continue your sustainability journey at Zerowaste.com.

We’re sharing opportunities to celebrate the planet and take positive environmental action. From nature-based crafts in the garden to international concerts, there are plenty of Earth Day activities for you to do. We’ve curated some of our favorites for our community.