Celebrate While You Advocate / Earth Day Wouldn’t Be the Same Without You!

By Kindhuman AdvocateApril 20, 2020

Earth Day has always been about coming together as a community to show respect for the natural world and the planet we inhabit. By unifying our voices we are able to advocate for policies that protect, restore, and pay homage to Earth. On this April 22nd, we celebrate 50 years of individuals, cause organizations, and businesses unifying to take environmental action.

Until 1970, many Americans remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and the threat of pollution on human health. While most Americans were unaware of these issues, people across the country were looking for solutions to environmental destruction caused by oil spills, smog, power plants, pesticides, polluted waterways, and more. This day in 1970 marked the first time they all banded together.

The idea for Earth Day was sparked after U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the mass destruction caused by an oil spill in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson realized he could channel the energy of anti-war protests into emerging public consciousness about environmental concerns. He planned to push environmental protection onto the national political agenda and into the mainstream. Senator Nelson hired a Harvard student to support his efforts, rallied the troops, and Earth Day was born.

On April 22 in 1970, 20 million people (10% of the U.S. population at the time) took to the streets and college campuses across hundreds of cities to protest the way humans were treating the planet and demand a new life approach moving forward.

“Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from republicans and democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.”

– EarthDay.org

Throughout the history of Earth Day, environmental organizations were born. These groups were responsible for bringing environmental issues to the forefront and into the mainstream, which led to many new laws being passed. Fifty years later, Earth Day continues to hold major international significance. Initially mobilizing 200 million people, recognized globally in 1990, and now including over 1 billion participants, Earth Day has grown into largest secular observance in the world. Learn more about the history of Earth Day at www.earthday.org.

Take Action For the Planet

This Earth Day we celebrate climate action. The Kindhumans community is all about making it easier for you to do good. Below you will find a few ways to support our community’s Earth warriors and make a positive impact.

Join the Changing Tides Foundation and Take the Plastic Swear Jar Challenge

Together we are better!

A group of five ripping surfers and powerful leaders founded the Changing Tides Foundation. Their connection with the ocean motivated them to dedicate their lives to protecting it. By fostering that same love, connection, and stewardship in women and girls around the world, those at Changing Tides believe we can protect the future of the planet. Their mission is to activate individuals and communities to participate in global solutions that benefit our planet. Changing Tides partners with like-minded brands such as Kindhumans, fundraises for environmental causes, participates in local community events, activates initiatives like the Plastic Swear Jar Challenge, and promotes global action like the Lobitos Clean Water Project. Changing Tides is dedicated to making the world a better place. We are proud to work with them, and call the talented crew our friends. Learn more…

Plant a Tree With the National Forest Foundation

We are working to restore and enhance our national forests and grasslands.

Born from the belief that the power of community and collaboration can overcome all challenges, the National Forest Foundation strives to care for and preserve our treasured landscapes. The National Forest Foundation works with the U.S. Forest Service and their partners to leverage conservation capacity and community action to measurably improve the health of our national forests and grasslands. Every purchase in the Kindhumans Shop funds an act of kindness of your choice — choose to plant trees and help restore our forests through National Forest Foundation at checkout and join us in our goal of planting 50 million trees across our national forests.

Support Businesses Who Make Giving Back to the Environment a Priority

A New Standard for Corporate Responsibility

Climate Neutral is a non-profit organization working to enlist companies and consumers in the fight against climate change by helping measure, reduce, and offset their entire carbon footprint.

Climate Neutral strives to create the new trusted consumer standard for corporate climate action. They hope to empower consumers to make environmentally-conscious choices with their purchase power. Climate Neutral’s standardized process allows companies to estimate their greenhouse gas footprint, identify credible carbon offsets, and prioritize measures to reduce their emissions. We are proud to be a Climate Neutral Certified company. Learn more…

Building a Better Future Together

Out of a shared love for the outdoors and a mutual responsibility to protect our Earth, 1% for the Planet was created by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia Founder) and Craig Mathews (Blue Ribbon Flies) in 2002. The idea was simple: companies profit from the resources they take from the earth and they should protect those resources by donating 1% of their sales to organizations focused on different environmental initiatives. 1% for the Planet connects their members with non-profit organizations that align with their values and add to their brand stories.

“The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”

– Yvon Chouinard

How Else Can You Get Involved?

Participate. Earth Day is not cancelled, it’s just online this year. Join here.

Purchase wisely. You have a voice and the power to support earth-friendly businesses.

Shift Behaviors. Small changes can have big results.

Support organizations. See here for other causes we support.

Speak up. Keep the conversation going. Talk about climate change and talk about solutions.

Vote. The most powerful tool for change is the law.

Shop for Mama Earth

Kindhumans is making it easier for you to be good to yourself, good to others, and good to the planet. We are a destination for eco-innovative, sustainably-focused products, created by brands with integrity for the modern household. With a strict vetting process we are sure to share only the best brands with you.