April 19-25, 2020

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week

Theme: Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry

For years, chemists have been promoting a better world through recyclable plastics, cleaner-burning fuels, phosphate-free detergents, environmental monitoring, and green chemistry initiatives. To promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world, ACS established the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) public awareness campaign. During CCEW, ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry. Read more about CCEW.

Featured Content

Celebrating Chemistry

The newest edition of the children’s publication with themed articles and hands-on activities.

Read Celebrating Chemistry

Design Toolkit

Download official CCEW design materials.

Download design materials

Chemist Celebrate Earth Week

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Earth Day was first officially recognized on April 22, 1970 as a way to demonstrate support for a healthy environment, raise awareness about environmental issues, and remind people that we all need to contribute to a sustainable planet.

During the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, celebrate CCEW 2020 April 19-25 with the theme, “Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry.”