Earth Day

Good Inside & Out: GoodPop Partners with Good Deeds Day for National Day of Service

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodPop®, the leading maker of cleaned-up classic treats, continues its partnership with Good Deeds Day, the annual global movement encouraging good deeds. This year, GoodPop will again head up efforts in 15+ cities to further expand the movement across the United States.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodPop® , the leading maker of cleaned-up classic treats, continues its partnership with Good Deeds Day , the annual global movement encouraging good deeds.
  • GoodPop, a certified B Corp, focuses on doing good through elements like sourcing, philanthropy, and nutrition education.
  • We can't think of a better partner to lead Good Deeds Day across the US and make the world brighter, one small act at a time"
    Good Deeds Day events in the U.S. include:
    Austin, Texas — GoodPop is bringing Good Deeds Day Fest to the Austin community!
  • RSVP here
    Austin, Texas — The Central Texas Food Bank will be hosting a canned food drive at GoodPop's Good Deeds Day Fest!

FREE EARTH DAY FESTIVAL IN WHITTIER ON APRIL 13

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Friday, April 5, 2024

WHITTIER, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are excited to announce their 16th annual Earth Day festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are excited to announce their 16th annual Earth Day festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.
  • The festival will take place at the Sanitation Districts' headquarters, located at 1955 Workman Mill Road in Whittier.
  • Food and beverages, some free and some for a nominal cost, will be available throughout the day.
  • We look forward to welcoming the community at our festival and celebrating Earth Day," said Robert Ferrante, the Sanitation Districts' Chief Engineer and General Manager.

AmeriCorps and Arkansas State Parks Partner for Conservation Efforts on Public Lands

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.

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  • The State Parks of Arkansas date back to 1907, when Fort Smith Lumber Company officials toured Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley.
  • The state of Arkansas, with knowledge of its needs, priorities and existing efforts in conservation, will leverage AmeriCorps NCCC’s ability to deploy teams quickly, frequently and effectively.
  • “AmeriCorps is committed to helping build resilient communities that conserve public lands and waters,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • “Arkansas State Parks are a treasure in this state, and Engage Arkansas is proud to collaborate with the state parks office and our AmeriCorps NCCC partners to accomplish even more.”
    “In Arkansas, we are always looking to enhance the conservation of our natural heritage for future generations,” Secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Shea Lewis said.

A Story of Defiance… Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Announces Premiere of Powerful Documentary Bad River Written, Directed and Produced by Award-Winning Filmmaker Mary Mazzio and Executive-Produced by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.

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  • The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.
  • Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
  • Non-Xfinity customers will be able to view the partnership on Xumo Play, Comcast and Charter’s free ad-supported streaming service app.

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic Celebrate Earth Month With New Global Cross-Platform Campaign, ourHOME

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.

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  • The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.
  • ourHOME will touch every area of The Walt Disney Company:
    DisneyPlanetPossible.com – Destination detailing actions The Walt Disney Company is taking to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
  • All relevant social handles will be celebrating ourHOME all month long, including: @Disney; @Disney+; @NatGeo; @NatGeoTV; @NatGeoWILD; @NatGeoTravel; @Disney; @NatGeoAdventure; @NatGeoDocs.
  • ourHOME campaign will be part of Disney Earth Month celebrations around the world in major regions in EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

New Check List Helps Consumers Adopt a “Papertarian” Lifestyle in Time for Earth Day

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Helping consumers become papertarians is the goal of a new check list developed by the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB).

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  • Helping consumers become papertarians is the goal of a new check list developed by the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB).
  • In time for Earth Day 2024, the Papertarian Check List aims to help consumers build long-term, environmentally friendly habits.
  • “Earth Day has helped people embrace a mindset about how we can and should protect our planet.
  • “Everyone can be a papertarian!”
    The Papertarian Check List has tips showing how to work paper into all facets of everyday life—including shopping, working, living, and then recycling.

Organic Valley Farmers Prioritize Taking Care of the Earth on Earth Day, and Every Day

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

LA FARGE, Wis., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month, Organic Valley is giving consumers ways to join them as they celebrate the family farmers who protect the earth by protecting where food comes from through their commitment to organic farming practices. Starting today, consumers can join Organic Valley and participate in Earth Month fun all month long, including:

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  • Organic Valley invites you to celebrate family farmers who safeguard the earth through organic practices.
  • Since 1988, Organic Valley has helped minimize the impact on the earth and grow a more sustainable food system.
  • It's through OVCIP and other trailblazing initiatives that Organic Valley farmers are safeguarding hundreds of thousands of acres from toxic pesticides Organic Valley is protecting where your food comes from 24/7, 365.
  • Organic Valley farmers enhance the soil's ability to store carbon which mitigates the effects of climate change while promoting soil health.

Write the World and Patagonia Partner on Teen Environmental Writing Competition for Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Write the World announced a partnership with Patagonia Monday to host an environmental writing competition for teens around the world. Writers are invited to publish reflections on how they are experiencing and fighting back against the climate and environmental crisis in their communities. The competition will be open through Earth Day on April 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Write the World announced a partnership with Patagonia Monday to host an environmental writing competition for teens around the world.
  • "We're getting behind this Earth Day writing competition to encourage young people around the world to share their connections to nature and their courage in the face of climate breakdown," says Brad Wieners, Patagonia's editorial director.
  • The Earth Day competition exemplifies Write the World's mission to help young people become global citizens and to advance writing as a pathway for changing the world, one word at a time.
  • Write the World and Patagonia invite writing submissions from teenagers around the world, ages 13-19, starting Monday, April 1, 2024 and closing on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Kroger Invites Customers to Join in Celebration of Earth Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it is celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April, kicking off with a contribution from its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.

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  • The company is also sharing progress on its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste milestones and introducing a new reusable bag campaign.
  • "Kroger is proud to support healthy, thriving communities during Earth Month and every day through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan.
  • We are excited to once again team up with WWF for Earth Month, and we are grateful to our customers who are joining our journey to protect our planet for generations to come."
  • Beginning this month, Kroger will offer specially designed Zero Hunger | Zero Waste reusable bags featuring favorite Kroji characters.

Nasoya Celebrates Plant-Based for Earth Day; Launches Limited-Edition Tofu Packaging Available Throughout April

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Monday, April 1, 2024

and FULLERTON, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya , the nation's number one brand of tofu and pioneer in the plant-based foods revolution, is introducing a limited-edition packaging redesign in honor of Earth Day.

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  • and FULLERTON, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya , the nation's number one brand of tofu and pioneer in the plant-based foods revolution, is introducing a limited-edition packaging redesign in honor of Earth Day.
  • enjoying nature and highlights Nasoya's organic tofu products, including Super Firm, Extra Firm, Firm and Silken varieties, as more sustainable sources of protein.
  • We're excited to unveil our limited-edition Earth Day packaging to draw additional attention to all the possibilities and benefits tofu has to offer."
  • Nasoya is also hosting a giveaway, offering tofu fans a chance to win an exclusive kit packed with eco-friendly essentials.