Canadian Environment Week 2023

Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates Canada’s environmental accomplishments and encourages Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment.

Join the conversation

From June 4 to June 10, 2023, join us on social media using #EnviroWeek and #BeatPlasticPollution. Celebrate and safeguard our environment, and reduce plastic waste and pollution to protect the wildlife and places we love.

Some special days include:

Solutions to plastic pollution

This year, the United Nations theme for the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day is "Solutions to Plastic Pollution". This theme advocates for global action to end plastic pollution.

You can do something to beat plastic pollution every day, even from home, to take care of the planet we all share. Learn more about how you can get involved by checking out this Practical Guide.

Send us pictures and your ideas of how you beat plastic pollution via direct message, by using #EnviroWeek or tagging us on our accounts: FacebookTwitterLinkedIn and Instagram.

Join us in taking action to help restore our ecosystems, reduce plastic waste and pollution, and protect the wildlife:

Celebrate our environment

Canadians have a special connection with nature and the environment. Here are some opportunities and ideas to help you celebrate Canada's unparalleled natural beauty.

Involve your kids

  • Climate Kids, which has games and quizzes to learn about climate change, including a game to learn about plastics in our waters
  • Earth School, daily adventures to understand and celebrate our environment
  • The Nature Playbook (PDF), to connect with nature

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