Earth Day 2026 is here!
SOME STATISTICS
WASTE
About 320 million books are discarded in landfills every year.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
A single physical book has a carbon footprint ranging from 2.7 to 7.5kg of CO2 due to production and shipping.
BORROWED BOOKS
Local libraries are a bookworm’s dream. It’s a cozy, quiet space to escape from the outside world for an hour or two. However, people are using libraries less due to the accessibility of the internet. Compared to 2003, there is a 60% drop in registered library users worldwide.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
BORROW MORE BOOKS
Pay a visit to your local library and see what they have on offer, including books, events and services.
BUY SECOND-HAND
You might find a special something in charity shops, and at car-boot sales and local faires.
SPREAD THE WORD
Tell the world where you’re getting your joy and how others can find it too!
Get more information on how you can help on the Earth Day website.