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On World Environment Day, Millions are Demanding a Plan to Beat Plastic

field of waste
(Photo courtesy of Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

World Environment Day was held on June 5 celebrating its 50th anniversary. Led by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. The event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, with millions of people from across the world engaging to protect the planet. This year, World Environment Day focused on solutions to the plastic pollution crisis and the group has created an engaging promotional video describing the initiative.

Last Reviewed: June 16, 2023