Noteable Contributions
900,000 Students in Iraq Learned about Conservation
Together to Protect Humans and the Environment Association distributed Earth Day Network’s environmental lesson plans to 900,000 students in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. And on Earth Day, the students made a myriad of individual commitments to A Billion Acts of Green®.
28,000,000 Trees Planted Across Afghanistan
In 2011, Earth Day Network partner Green Club Afghanistan planted 28 million trees in Afghanistan as part of A Billion Acts of Green® to replace green space lost due to the conflict there.
343,829 Efficient Light Bulbs Installed in New Orleans
Green Light New Orleans committed to install over 300,000 energy efficient light bulbs across New Orleans in coordination with A Billion Acts of Green®, representing one bulb for each city resident.
7,000,000 Acts of Green from Kuwait
Kuwait Million Acts of Green – a group inspired by A Billion Acts of Green® – organized a national campaign that registered over 7 million Acts of Green in 2011. The campaign worked with students, communities, and local governments on commitments to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, increase recycling, utilize public transportation, organize environmental education events, and more.
110,000 People Ride Bikes for Environmental Awareness in China
Chinese organization IGEA organized a massive bike riding campaign in 2012 as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. People from 11 cities across China participated in the event.
1,500 Solar Panels Installed in The Netherlands
Spanda Foundation worked in partnership with A Billion Acts of Green® to install 1,500 solar panels on homes across the Netherlands.
20,000 Colombians Learned About the Importance of Recycling
The Clean Garbage Project held seminars for 20,000 people across Colombia as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. The seminars encouraged people to start recycling and to contact local government officials in relation to waste removal.
5,000,000 Energy Efficient Stoves Installed in Africa
The Paradigm Project committed to install 5 million fuel efficient cook stoves in homes throughout Africa as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. These stoves reduce the number of trees that need to be cut down for cooking and reduce emissions that are harmful to humans and the environment.
6,000 Trees Planted in Haiti
Florida-based NGO Operation Green Leaves planted 6,000 trees in Haiti as part of A Billion Acts of Green® to replace trees cut down for charcoal, prevent soil erosion, and prevent dangerous runoff from entering the Caribbean Sea.
620,000 Trees Planted in Inner Mongolia
Roots and Shoots Shanghai planted 620,000 trees across Inner Mongolia as part of A Billion Acts of Green to help fight desertification and land degradation. They turned the plantings into educational events by enlisting local schools to help.
3,333 Acts of Green Committed in Ghana on Earth Day
Africa Youth in Action organized an environmental awareness day on Earth Day 2011 in Accra, Ghana. The event featured beach clean-ups, tree plantings, and other green community projects, totaling over 3,000 Acts of Green.
42,064 Pounds of Trash Picked up on Beaches across Europe
Over 42,000 pounds of trash were cleaned up and added to A Billion Acts of Green® by the European Union Branch of Surfrider Foundation.
3,836,343 Pounds of Recyclable Material Collected in Schools across America
Keep America Beautiful worked to contribute every pound from their Recycle Bowl Competition in 2012 to A Billion Acts of Green®. Over 500,000 students participated.
3,000 Trees Planted in Bosnia
Bosnian organization Eko-Element planted 3,000 trees in all ten municipalities across Bosnia as part of A Billion Acts of Green®.
5,100 Acts of Green from Students in Cameroon
Green Cameroon added over 5,000 Acts of Green from their Sustainable Development Initiatives for Earth Day 2012. Students installed fuel-efficient stoves and planted trees in villages around the country.
44,000 Pounds of Trash Collected in the San Francisco Bay
Heal the Bay collected 44,000 pounds of debris and trash from the San Francisco Bay for A Billion Acts of Green®.
24,000 Trees Planted in Portugal
Associação Transumância e Natureza planted 24,000 trees in 2012 for A Billion Acts of Green®. They also sowed over 600,000 oak seeds in coordination with the Ministry of Environment.
1,400 Students Participated in Environmental Workshops in Mexico
Club De Patos organized a workshop with local students for A Billion Acts of Green®. Students were taught ways to live more sustainably and after played environmental themed games.
413,909 Trees Planted across California
California organization Mokugift contributed over 400,000 planted trees to A Billion Acts of Green®. Each tree that was given as a gift in 2011 was added to the campaign.
40,000,000 Trees Planted in Madagascar
Eden Reforestation Projects has planted 40 million trees since 2010 in Madagascar as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. The trees not only help combat climate change but also offer a source of sustenance for the local people.
7,500 Trees and Flowers Planted in Australia
In Australia, Friends of Toolern Creek planted 7,500 trees as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. The trees work to limit erosion and reintroduce vegetation to the creek.
1,000,000 Keys Recycled in Florida
Key for Hope recycled one million keys for A Billion Acts of Green®. The old keys were recycled, and the money raised was used to purchase food to feed children in need.
913 Families Received Fuel Efficient Stoves in Central America
Sustainable Harvest International installed 913 fuel efficient stoves in communities throughout Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama as part of A Billion Acts of Green®.
1,000,000 Solar Panel Kits Distributed throughout Mauritius
Mauritian organization Tough Stuff distributed 1 million solar panel kits to homes in Mauritius as part of A Billion Acts of Green®. Theese kids allow families to harness safe, clean energy to power their homes.
650 Youth in the UK Worked with Local MP’s to Create Climate Change Legislation
The UK Youth Climate Coalition worked with 650 young people in the UK to “Adopt an MP” as they worked to achieve climate change legislation. Each student registered her/his action as an Act of Green.
300 Trees Planted in Benin for Earth Day
Novi Africa worked with students in Benin to host a Global Youth Service Day. Students planted 300 trees and cleaned up a nearby park and registered their acts as part of A Billion Acts of Green®.
600 Efficient Sinks and Toilets Installed in Sarasota, Florida, Retirement Community
The Plymouth Harbor Retirement Community installed water-efficient sinks and toilets for A Billion Acts of Green®. The installations will use half as much water as standard units.
3,000 Trees Planted in Tanzania
Evergreen Agriculture Tanzania planted 3,000 trees in two school districts for A Billion Acts of Green®. The plantings were coupled with training events and conservation sessions all to celebrate Earth Day.
1,750 Students in Costa Rica Learned about Sustainable Development
The Titi Conservation Alliance brought together 1,750 students in Costa Rica for A Billion Acts of Green®. Educators taught them about issuers related to sustainable development, conservation, and deforestation
100 Endangered Orchid Species Planted in Panama
Aprovaca contributed 100 Acts of Green through the rare orchid flowers they planted in Panama on Earth Day. Aprovaca worked with local high school students to make sure the plants thrived.
10,200,000 Pieces of Trash Collected Along U.S. Coastline
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