Contribute to Planet Earth and the health of our environment with an Earth Day Pledge. Try any of the fun Earth Day pledge ideas and examples below.
Help make this world a greener, more sustainable place to live with any of these six fun Earth Day pledge ideas. The choices we make today create the world of tomorrow. Let’s pledge to do our part to leave Planet Earth a greener and more sustainable place to live with an Earth Day Pledge!
As Earth Day approaches, the collective responsibility to protect and preserve our planet is brought back into full view. Engaging in meaningful activities that raise awareness and foster a sense of stewardship for the environment, particularly among our youngest generations, is essential for children and adults of all ages, especially in today’s modern environment of overconsumption and greed.
Below, we explore a variety of Earth Day pledge ideas for children and adults. Several pledge ideas below are accompanied by suggestions, examples, and printable activities designed to inspire action and promote sustainable habits in young and old alike. Choose from the Earth Day pledge examples provided or find the inspiration to create a pledge to the Earth, the planet, or the natural world in your own way with this list of fun Earth Day ideas. You might also enjoy these fun Earth Day crafts and activities.
From simple daily practices to heal the ecosystem to more involved community initiatives to save the earth’s resources, these Earth Day pledges offer tangible ways for individuals to positively impact our planet while reaping personal benefits from living more eco-consciously. First published in March 2016, this Earth pledge idea post is regularly updated and republished to improve the content and stay current. You might also enjoy reading–> about simple things you can do to Reduce Climate Change.
How to Make an Earth Day Pledge
Encourage children to pledge the Earth with any of the great Earth Day pledge ideas below. What is a pledge for Earth Day, and how do you make one? The general idea is to promise to honor our planet and the natural world surrounding us.
Pledge to help our Earth today with the pledge ideas for Earth day below. Get the Earth Day printable activity pack, or scroll down to see six fun and easy Earth Day pledge examples you can try.
Choose at least one idea (or make up your own) and invite your children, students, family, or co-workers to pledge the Earth for Earth Day! You might also enjoy this list of Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day.
6 Ways to Make a Pledge for Earth Day: Fun Ideas for Kids and Adults
Any day is a great day to make a promise to the Earth. But what is a pledge you can make to the planet Earth for Earth Day today? There are several ways to pledge the Earth for Earth Day and every day thereafter. Here are six great ideas with examples to make it easy. Another great idea is planting a tree for Arbor Day or Earth Day.
1. Pledge to Make “One Small Change” in Honor of Earth Day:
- Commit to making at least one small change in honor of Earth Day with this fun activity for kids and adults. This pledge for Earth Day can teach children that tiny changes can make a BIG difference. Access this printable Earth Pledge–>HERE!
- Completing this pledge to the Earth activity idea is a great way to get kids thinking about the small changes they can make to reduce climate change that have a BIG impact. Feel free to commit to one tiny change or create a list of changes you can make as an individual or family with this printable pledge to the Earth.
“I promise to protect the Earth and all of Mother Natures’ varied creatures by doing my part to reduce climate change and protect our natural resources by making small changes that make a big difference.”
Nell Regan Kartychok (founder of Rhythms of Play)
Or, Create Your Own “One Small Change” Pledge to the Earth:
Another simple way to make this pledge is by writing your “one small change” Earth Day pledge. Or write a list of “small changes that make a big difference” on paper, in your bullet journal, or using digital notes. Title the page, or start your journal entry or essay with any of the following examples and ideas:
- I can help save the Earth by:
- One small change that I can make that will make a big impact is:
- I can make this world a greener place to live by:
- My list of small changes that make a big difference are:
- I hereby promise to make small changes for a brighter future and a better tomorrow, one action at a time, starting with:
- Please note: Nell Regan Kartychok (the creator and founder of Rhythms of Play) authored these Earth Day quotes and phrases, which are copyright-protected. They are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Related: How to Use the Power of Habit to Change Your Life
One Small Change Earth Day Pledge Ideas:
- You can make a small change that makes a big difference in several ways. The following actions include a few recommendations you can try:
- Ditch single-use plastic straws as your “one small change.” Invest in stainless steel straws for the home and portable reusable straws for use on the go. My daughter was addicted to plastic straws. I cringed inside when she used them until I invited her to watch THIS YouTube video. Today, she has joined the campaign against plastic straws and other single-use plastics.
- Bring your own bags to stores. Using reusable bags can help eliminate plastic bag use.
- Pledge to take shorter showers or shut off the water when you wash your hands instead of letting it run. When you turn the water back on to rinse them, splash water on the faucet handle to rinse the soap off. This will also clean the sink for the following user and help improve sanitization efforts overall.
- Turn off lights and unplug electronics when you’re not using them.
- Promise to volunteer to help plant native trees to contribute to reforestation efforts. Learn how to plant trees HERE–> How to plant a tree.
- Pledge to help protect the wildlife in your area by planting native garden plants and pollinator flowers to provide a habitat in your yard and garden for birds and insects such as butterflies and bees.
- Invest in a water filtration system and portable stainless steel water bottles to eliminate the use of plastic bottles.
- Use a low-energy refrigerator and other appliances.
- Start composting at home to reduce waste and the size of public landfills. Composting at home is a great way to reduce each household’s carbon footprint.
- For several more ideas, visit Caring for Earth: 12 Green Living Tips to Reduce Climate Change. It contains several small ways you and your family (or classroom) can pledge to make a big difference!
“One small change can make a world of difference.“
~Nell Regan Kartychok. (Founder of Rhythms of Play)
2. Pledge Allegiance to the Earth, Mother Nature, or the Universe:
- Here are a few pledge ideas you can make to Planet Earth for Earth Day (or any day).
- Place your right hand over your heart and pledge your allegiance to Planet Earth, Mother Nature, the universe, or the birds and the bees, the flowers, and the trees.
- Get access to the printable Pledge of Allegiance to the Earth–> HERE, or choose one of the phrases and prompts below:
- I pledge allegiance to the Earth–or the planet, nature, etc. Begin using your own words and personalize your pledge of loyalty to the earth however you wish.
- You can see a few more Earth Day pledge of allegiance examples below.
- Note: Nell Regan Kartychok authored the Pledge of Allegiance to the Earth examples posted here. International digital copyright laws protect them, and they are for non-commercial use only.
Earth Day Pledge of Allegiance Examples:
“I pledge allegiance to the Earth and the universe that it inhabits. May the spirit of our planet and each of Mother Nature’s varied creatures, including human beings, be united, as one, in love.”
~Nell Regan Kartychok. (Founder of Rhythms of Play)
Update 2024: Here’s another similar but slightly different alternative pledge of allegiance to the Earth:
“I pledge allegiance to the Earth and the universe that she inhabits. May the spirit of our planet and all of Mother Nature’s varied creatures be united as one in peace, harmony, and love.”
~Nell Regan Kartychok. (Founder of Rhythms of Play)
Get access to not one but both of the Earth Day printables with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Earth quotes by Nell Regan Kartychok above to print and hang–> HERE! You can use your favorite version or another beautiful “I pledge allegiance to the Earth” poster by the Living Sky Foundation in the photo below for inspiration to write your own pledge to planet Earth. Or, grab this cool Earth Word Art Print!
3. Pledge your Gratitude:
- Pledge gratitude to the earth, Mother Nature, or the natural world.
- Pledging gratitude for the planet and its creatures can help children feel grateful for the land and everything it provides.
- You might also enjoy this list of Gratitude Activities for kids and adults and these Gratitude Books for Kids that inspire thankfulness.
Pledge of Gratitude for the Earth Ideas:
- Use this gratitude journal printable to write or draw everything about the earth you are grateful for.
- Invite children to write a short essay about something they are grateful for on the earth or in the natural world.
- Create a bullet journal entry or write a short essay using the gratitude for the Earth pledge examples below:
- I am thankful for the Earth because…
- I am grateful for our planet because…
- I am thankful for nature because…
- I am pleased that the earth has…
4. Pledge (or Profess) Your Love to the Earth, the Planet, or Mother Nature:
- This Earth Day activity can help children feel more connected to the planet and appreciate the natural world.
- Pledging your love and respect for Mother Earth can positively change how children relate to their world and help them learn to be more responsible for reducing climate change.
- Use the ideas below, or think of another creative way to pledge your love to Planet Earth or Mother Nature:
- Pledge your love by reciting a favorite poem about the earth or the natural world.
- Hug a tree.
- Climb to the top of a mountain and whoop with joy, or do or say whatever comes naturally to you.
- List what you love about the Earth, our planet, Mother Nature, or the universe.
“No job is too big, and no action too small; the care of our Earth is a job for us all.“
Nell Regan Kartychok (founder of Rhythms of Play)
Related: Spring Bucket List of Fun Activities for Kids
5. Pledge to Protect the Earth or the Natural World:
Invite your children or students to think about how they can protect the Earth (or the natural world) to help them become stewards of a better tomorrow. Completing this exercise is another way to help children see that every little thing they do matters a whole lot.
Making this pledge to the Earth (or nature) can help kids understand that they CAN do things that create positive change. Use the Earth Day pledge printable or the writing prompt below. Or feel free to make up your own pledge to the Earth. You might also enjoy these fun ways to Encourage Kindness to Nature.
- I pledge to protect our planet, the universe, and the natural world by:
- I, __________________________, pledge to do my part to take care of the Earth and all of Mother Nature’s varied creatures and resources by:
- Again, the phrases above are written by Nell Regan Kartychok and are thus protected under copyright laws. Use them for non-commercial purposes only.
6. Make an Earth Day Pledge Outside:
- It’s amazing how powerful an Earth Day pledge can become when said aloud outside in the natural world. It can be a very inspiring experience for children and adults.
- Take the pledge you have written, imagined, or created and turn it into an outside activity.
- Hold a meaningful elaborate ceremony with your Earth Day pledge. Or keep it simple by stating one or more of your pledges to the Earth aloud.
- Make it something meaningful for you, and you can’t go wrong. You might also enjoy Get Outside & Connect.
Earth Word Art Print
Here’s a fun Earth Day word art poster to hang on the wall or give as a gift!
Earth Word Art PrintMake a Pledge to the Earth
Celebrate Earth Day by making an Earth Day Pledge. These Earth Day activities can help kids learn that they can make positive changes to help make this world a better place to live. Download the printable Earth Day activities pack today!
Check out Green Living Tips: 12 Ways to Help Reduce Climate Change. The choices we make today will create the world of tomorrow. So, let’s pledge to leave it greener than we found it.
Another straightforward way to make our world greener (literally) is to plant a tree for Arbor Day or Earth Day. So click on the link to learn how to plant a tree.
For more seasonal family fun, visit—> Celebrate. And learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE!
Karen Patten says
This is such a great guide to start children off with -thank you!
nell says
You’re welcome!
Jennifer says
What a sweet idea! LOVE the idea of pledging to make a change.
nell says
Thanks Jennifer! We ended up doing a combo of all of them.
Caru says
I love the idea of making an Earth day pledge! Earth is simply love, it gives us lots of resources with no cost.
nell says
Thanks, Caru! I agree the Earth gives us so much… It’s nice to pledge something in return. Have a happy Earth day!