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World Earth Day 2024: Practical Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint

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World Earth Day Focus: Ending Plastic Pollution History of World Earth Day A Legacy of Environmental Action: The Enduring Story of World Earth Day World Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a momentous occasion with a rich history dating back to 1970.  This year marks the 54th anniversary of this global movement dedicated to environmental protection.  Each year, a designated theme focuses international attention on a specific environmental challenge.  For 2024, the theme is  "Planet vs. Plastics,"  a powerful call to action highlighting the urgent need to combat plastic pollution and its detrimental impact on our planet. From Grassroots Movement to Global Phenomenon Earth Day's origins can be traced back to Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in the United States.  Inspired by the growing public concern about environmental degradation, particularly following the devastating Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969, Senator Nelson envisioned a national da...