Earth Day 2025.

Written By Eve McManus
In 2025, Earth Day commemorates its 55th anniversary with the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasising the importance of renewable energy sources in combating climate change.

Looking for something to distract you from exam nerves? Why not see what your university has organised for earth day? Whether you’re planting trees, cutting down on single-use plastic, or working on your energy consumption habits, every little action matters. Earth Day 2025 is all about using our collective power to drive change - and that power starts with us.

​Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability. In 2025, Earth Day commemorates its 55th anniversary with the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasising the importance of renewable energy sources in combating climate change.

Students & Earth Day

Students have historically been at the forefront of environmental movements. The inaugural Earth Day in 1970 saw significant participation from young people, leading to substantial environmental reforms. Today, students continue to play a pivotal role by advocating for sustainable practices and influencing policy changes within their institutions and communities.
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Engaging in Earth Day activities can offer a platform to contribute meaningfully to environmental causes. Here are some avenues for involvement:​

  • Educational Workshops and Lectures: Organising or attending sessions that focus on renewable energy, conservation, and sustainability can improve awareness and knowledge.​

  • University Sustainability Initiatives: Participating in programs aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of educational institutions, such as recycling drives or energy conservation campaigns.​

  • Community Litter Pick: Joining local efforts to clean and restore natural areas aligns with the goals of Earth Day and helps foster community spirit.​

  • Advocacy: Engaging with student governments or local councils to advocate for environmentally friendly policies and practices.​

 

Earth Day 2025: Time for a new approach?

Every Earth Day, you may hear the same messages: recycle more, drive less, switch to reusables, plant a tree. They’re all good things, no doubt. But what if Earth Day isn’t just about doing more, but about rethinking how we relate to the planet in the first place?

As students, you’re constantly juggling expectations: deadlines, social lives, mental health. The climate crisis can feel like just another pressure. Another box to tick. Another guilt trip. And that’s where Earth Day can get lost in translation. But maybe Earth Day isn’t asking us to carry the weight of the world, but rather take more time to connect with it.

This is the unique angle students can bring to Earth Day: a shift from ownership to relationship. Because once you see the planet not as a resource to use, but a partner to respect, your entire approach changes. Sustainability stops being a chore. It becomes an act of care. You start asking: what does it mean to live with the Earth, not just on it?

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being aware. Do you know your carbon footprint? What went into making your phone? What happens to your rubbish when you throw it “away”? Earth Day is a reminder to get curious again. And let’s be honest, some of the most powerful environmental work doesn’t come from massive lifestyle overhauls. It starts in conversations and small habits.

Earth Day presents an opportunity to lead and inspire change through education, activism, and the promotion of sustainable practices. By actively participating in Earth Day initiatives, you can help shape a more sustainable and resilient future and why not consider a different approach to sustainability this Earth Day?

Here are some of our top picks for Earth Day Events around the UK:

 

You can find more local events via the Earth Day website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/

Eve McManus
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