Water Planet Challenge

EarthEcho International co-founder and president, Philippe Cousteau, appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss the ongoing results of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan and caused so much human suffering nearly one year ago. Among the many shocking aftermaths is the 3-4 million tons of debris that washed into the ocean. While this was an unpreventable natural disaster, the trash that finds its way into our ocean land everyday IS  preventable. What can you do about it? Download the CleanUP Action Guide to start making a positive difference TODAY in your community and beyond.

Visit the site next week for the first interviews in our brand new Hot Topic Series related to this issue.

What's on your fork? You may have heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Did you ever consider that what you eat affects our world, especially our water resources? Consider that food and water are inextricably connected, and common daily food choices may impact water in ways that surprise you. In fact, of all of the choices we can make on a daily basis, our choices concerning food have considerable importance and significantly impact our environment. Thinking carefully about what we eat allows us to make daily, substantial contributions to our entire society. Learn more as you implement a MEATLESS MONDAY campaign to provide the option for eating plant-based foods one day a week at school, at home, and throughout your community. Go ahead—take a bite!