Friday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Could your closet help the Planet?

• Sunset of the day in Arizona

• Safe and effective pain relief

• Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day 2025

• A better way to shop for solar

Did You Know

Picking up just 1 piece of litter a day keeps over ___ items of trash out of nature each year.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Could Your Closet Help the Planet?

We all love a good deal or a fun outfit. But behind most fast fashion is a much bigger story—one that often harms workers and the planet. That’s where the Refashion Workshop movement comes in, offering a way to shop that’s slower, more thoughtful, and a little more kind to everyone involved.

Instead of preaching perfection, this movement encourages small changes and personal reflection. It helps you think about why you buy certain things, where your clothes come from, and what’s in the fabric. There are tools like carbon footprint check-ins and fabric guides—but no guilt trips, just information.

Fast fashion accounts for 20% of global wastewater and more carbon emissions than air travel and shipping combined. But not everyone can afford to shop from sustainable brands all the time—and that’s okay. Even re-wearing, swapping, or mending what you already have makes a difference.

Mindful fashion isn’t about tossing your closet—it’s about knowing your choices have power. And when you're ready, this movement makes it easier to choose better, one step at a time.

Sunset of the Day in Arizona

This breathtaking sunrise was captured by The Canopy reader Susanna in Arizona. With sunlight pouring over the red rock landscape and casting golden rays across the brush, it’s a reminder of just how powerful and peaceful nature can be in the early morning hours.

Thank you for sharing this moment, Susanna—it’s the kind of scene that makes us pause and appreciate the Earth a little more.

Have a sunrise or sunset you’d love to share? We’d love to see it—send it our way!

Safe, effective pain relief—without the side effects.

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Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2025

With Earth Day quickly approaching (April 22!), it’s easy to feel like you have a mile-long to-do list. Between composting, carbon footprints, and cutting plastic, you may start wondering if your small efforts really matter. We’ve all been there!

It’s common for Earth Day to feel overwhelming if you think it means you have to do everything all at once. But it’s really about doing what you can—with what you have—and learning along the way.

Here are a few ideas that are simple, impactful, and totally doable: Try going meatless for the day or skipping the car and walking or biking instead. Plant native pollinators in your yard to help bees and butterflies thrive, or bring a reusable bag and jar to your next grocery run. Hosting a clothing swap with friends is another fun way to cut down on fast fashion.

Want to dig in a little deeper? Look up whose Indigenous land you live on, or tune into a sustainable podcast to stay inspired. And if you’re feeling ambitious, volunteer for a local park cleanup or donate to a grassroots environmental justice group.

There’s no one right way to celebrate Earth Day. Just start somewhere—and build from there.

A Better Way to Shop for Solar

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Thank you to EnergySage for sponsoring The Canopy.

Reflections:

🌎 Did You Know: Picking up just 1 piece of litter a day keeps over 350 items of trash out of nature each year. Small acts, repeated regularly, create real change.

🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured!