The most important international day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preserving our planet is World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 and was first celebrated in 1973 under the slogan Only One Earth.
This year’s observance focuses on the fight against plastic pollution. Data shows that more than 400 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with 11 million tons ending up in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
A major concern is microplastics, which enter the bodies of humans and animals through water, food, and air. It is estimated that the average person consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles each year.
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That is why this year’s World Environment Day joins the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The goal is to mobilize communities around the world to implement and advocate for solutions to this problem.
This day serves as a call to action for all governments, companies, and citizens to take concrete steps to reduce plastic use and to enhance recycling efforts and the implementation of a circular economy.
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