It’s World Environment Day! Here’s how you can help the Earth

June 5, 2025

According to the United Nations, 11 million tons of plastic end up in the water each year. A good portion of that is microplastic.

TYLER, Texas — Happy World Environment Day! 

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5. It serves as a reminder to protect the environment and to beat plastic pollution. 

According to the United Nations, 11 million tons of plastic end up in the water each year.  A good portion of that is microplastic.  Microplastic is a piece of plastic pollution that is less than 5 millimeters long. It can end up in the stomachs of aquatic creatures and harm marine life. 

Today, the UN urges people to the 5 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink plastics. 

 

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