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CGCC Library Celebrates Earth Day

This is a digital book display that celebrates Earth Day and directs to environmental resources for further exploration.

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2025!

 

Earth Day April 22, 2025

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of long-term ecological sustainability to protect the Earth's natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States, and April 22 or the day of the spring equinox in other countries.

The theme for 2023 is "Planet vs. Plastic". Read more about their scheduled events on the official website.  On this page you can find Earth Day events near you using their interactive map. You can also find helpful tips on how to celebrate Earth Day by making impactful changes in your community. 

2024 Theme Planet vs. Plastic

Planet vs Plastics is a theme for Earth Day 2024, April 22nd. EARTHDAY.ORG seeks to reduce the production of all plastics by 60% by 2040 in order to improve human and planetary health. 

Join the movement to combat plastic pollution with the 2024 Earth Day Toolkit. Take action now and discover how you can make a difference in reducing plastic waste. 

Earth Day Toolkit 2024

“Planet vs Plastic.” Earth Day Network, Earthday.org, 2010, www.earthday.org/. Accessed 2 Apr. 2024.

Sustainability & Students

Sustainability Guide for College Students 
This a green guide for everyday living for students and provides ideas for how to effect positive policy changes on campus and at home. Great green incentives for students on a tight budget.