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CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY

THE ISSUES

No action is too small! We can all do our part to champion sustainability and create a greener planet. Learn more about climate-conscious habits and equip yourself with the tools needed to propose planet-protecting policies. We’re working together to make a better world possible.

Environmental resilience

Combat forms of pollution in your community and support adoption of climate resilient practices.

Individual sustainability

Discover ways to put your passion for Mother Nature into action and create a more eco-friendly you.

Just energy transitions

Spread the word about clean energy and help build a green economy that includes all of us.

WHAT WE KNOW

We asked you for your thoughts on sustainability...

77%

of you indicated your daily lives were impacted by environmental issues at least some of the time, while 20% were rarely or never impacted.

>50%

of you care about the planet, and want to DoSomething to protect it!

WHAT WE’RE DOING TOGETHER

Changemakers like you are dedicated to building more connected, healthy, and sustainable communities. Your collective action has had a major impact on the environment:

A person gives a thumbs-up while sitting next to a large pile of empty plastic bottles and containers on a paved surface. This image highlights community involvement in environmental clean-up efforts, promoting volunteer opportunities and civic engagement.

3 TONS+

Kept over 3 tons of plastic out of landfills so far, by collecting and recycling over 110,400 plastic bottles.

50 Bottles, 1 Goal

A person gives a thumbs up next to two large bags filled with collected recyclable cans, highlighting the importance of community service. This image promotes volunteer opportunities and environmental responsibility through civic engagement.

65.3 TONS

Prevented 65.3 tons of collective community waste from reaching landfills by collecting and recycling over 4.2M aluminum cans (since 2014).

5 Cans Challenge

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>2K

Over 3,600 have joined their peers to learn more about green STEM skills, and envisioned hundreds of their own eco-friendly careers to protect the planet.

The Greenprint

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Check out all the Sweep Squads and the collective impact your Street Sweep cleanups are having on our waterways.

Host or Join a Street Sweep

Create a PSA

DO THIS

Take action on the Climate & Sustainability issues you care about

Boldly Go Green

Join us in a 2-day, nationwide weekend dedicated to creating a better future through climate-related actions and volunteerism. You’ll earn volunteer credits and be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship!

PROGRAM