NEW YORK—This week, billions around the world celebrated Earth Day. There are, of course, countless ways to celebrate our planet, from heading outside for some time in nature to dedicating yourself to pushing for legislative change that will protect our home. Big or small, every little action makes an important difference in keeping the earth as healthy as possible. For ECPs, Earth Day provides a great opportunity to discuss how we can keep sustainable practices at the forefront of our minds every day, through recycling programs, eco-conscious eyewear choices and so much more. This week, we take a look at how some ECPs celebrated.

Century Eye Care in Tacoma, Wash., discussed how to celebrate Earth Day every day in the office. Image via century_eyecare on Instagram


The team at Truevision Eye in North Carolina made a quick video about sun clips, and how they can be better for the environment. Image via truevisioneye on Instagram


In Vancouver, Wash., the Mountain View EyeCare Center team discussed their many partnerships that focus on sustainability, including ones with the local Lions Club, Eco Eyewear, Kenmark Eyewear, contact recycling and more. Image via mtvieweyecare on Instagram


Jaclyn Chang, OD, who practices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, discussed her partnership with CooperVision on the company’s net plastic neutral contact lenses. Image via dr.jaclyn on Instagram


The team at Eyecare on the Square in Cincinnati shared some helpful tips on how to make your eyecare routine more eco-friendly. Image via eyecareonthesquare on Instagram


In New Jersey, the South Hersey Eye Associates team encouraged patients to recycle used contact lenses, blister packs and top foil with them, and to donate used glasses at the practice, which will then go to the Lions Recycle for Sight Program. Image via southjerseyeyeassociates on Instagram


Woolf Eye Lab in Maryland added Eco Eyewear to its offerings in celebration of Earth Day. Image via woolfeyelab on Instagram