April 2025 Newsletter: Earth Day 2025 + how you can make a difference
Welcome to Pacific Environment’s April 2025 newsletter — and happy Earth Day! This month, we’re celebrating the power of community, advocacy and bold climate action around the globe.
JUMP AHEAD
- This Earth Day, join Pacific Environment in turning the tide on plastic pollution!
- Vietnam leads the way toward a zero waste future
- Stand.earth, Troublemakers, the University of Washington Institutional Climate Action and Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign partner for a mock Amazon recruitment event
- In the news: Media highlights, op-eds and expert commentary
- Make a sustainable impact with Pacific Environment!
- Support Pacific Environment by making a gift today
This Earth Day, join Pacific Environment in turning the tide on plastic pollution!
Every year, millions of tons of plastic flood our oceans, endangering marine life, polluting communities and threatening our future. But together, we can push for bold solutions — like curbing plastic production and phasing out single-use plastics worldwide.
Ready to make a difference? Here are five ways you can get involved.
Take actionPLASTICS
Vietnam leads the way toward a zero waste future
Earlier this month, more than 80 changemakers gathered in Da Nang, Vietnam for a workshop on zero-waste solutions hosted by Pacific Environment and partners. Leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region shared success stories, identified challenges and strengthened commitments to building cleaner, more sustainable communities — without relying on landfills or incineration. From refill stations and plastic-free schools to ambitious national policy shifts, Vietnam is proving what’s possible when communities unite for change.
Learn moreSHIP IT ZERO
Stand.earth, Troublemakers, the University of Washington Institutional Climate Action and Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign partner for a mock Amazon recruitment event
Activists staged a satirical “Amazon career fair” at the University of Washington to call out the company’s climate and labor record. Hosted by Stand.earth, Institutional Climate Action UW, and Troublemakers — with support from Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign — the event urged students to consider Amazon’s environmental and human health impacts before pursuing careers with the company.
From 2019 to 2023, Amazon’s ocean shipping pollution jumped 26%. That’s why Ship It Zero urges the e-commerce giant to honor their commitments to clean up their polluting ocean shipping.
Read moreIN THE NEWS
Explore some of our latest media highlights, op-eds and expert commentary featured in leading outlets.
COMMENTARY
- Polluters must pay: A shipping levy for climate justice (Common Dreams)
- Harnessing wind, slower speeds, efficient routing to reduce climate impact (The Maritime Executive)
NEWS
PARTNER WITH US
Make a sustainable impact with Pacific Environment!
Join forces with Pacific Environment to drive meaningful change and showcase your company’s commitment to a healthier planet. As a business sponsor, you’ll help protect our oceans, combat climate change and support communities — all while aligning your brand with sustainability and social responsibility.
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Support Pacific Environment by making a gift today
The stakes are higher than ever — for our planet and its people. Your support powers grassroots action and local leaders across the Pacific Rim to address urgent threats to our oceans, climate and communities. This Earth Day (and beyond), your gift can help create a cleaner, greener world.
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