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Earth Day is a global affair

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Earth Week is here and it's time for all of us to come together and do our part to protect our planet. Whether you are on CU Boulder’s campus or not, there are numerous ways you can get involved and make a difference. Here are six ways you can participate in Earth Week:

  1. Participate in advocacy: One of the best ways to make a difference is by advocating for our planet. Sign an Earth Day petition or attend the Campus Climate Action Plan Town Hall and participate in the following breakout sessions. You can also write to your local officials in Boulder or wherever you are registered to vote. Ask them to support legislation that protects our planet.

  2. Sustainable fashion: Don't throw away your clothes! Instead, donate them or check out the bins at the Drop 'N' Swap event on April 25 in Boulder. This is a great way to reduce waste and give your clothes a new life.

  3. Take part in a community or global cleanup: Attend the 30th Annual Campus Sustainability Summit on April 19-20, or participate in the Boulder Creek Earth Month Cleanup on April 27. If you're not in Boulder, you can search for a cleanup in your area via Earthday.org.

  4. Make your next meal plant-based: Transition your breakfast, lunch and dinner to plant-based options. Look for plant-based meals at the C4C on campus. A few places to check out plant-based recipes include Delish and Food Network.

  5. Get inspired! There are many ways to participate in Earth Day 2023 and make a difference throughout the whole year. Earthday.org has a phenomenal list of ways to take action. A few standout ideas include picking up trash while you run, switching to reusable bags, meal prepping and growing a garden.

  6. Join the CU community via the AWorld App: The app's goal is to support the United Nations ActNow campaign that encourages individual action on climate change. Once you download the app, you can join the CU community and track your sustainable actions. A few actions you can log include meditating, eating a vegetarian or vegan meal, carpooling or taking public transportation.

Remember, every small action adds up to make a big impact. Let's work together to create a sustainable future for generations to come. These six ways are just a few examples of how you can make a difference.