19 March 2025

Every year, millions of people across the globe come together to honour our planet. Earth Day 2025 marks the event’s 55th anniversary, celebrating the world’s largest environmental movement. This year, the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet™’ is calling for a shift to renewable energy. The goal is to achieve the trifecta of harnessing energy from natural sources, empowering global communities, and protecting the planet.

If you’re one of the millions planning to show appreciation this Earth Day, you may be wondering what you can do to help. PaperOne™ has assembled 10 great ideas you can put into action. Whether it’s for five minutes, a couple of hours, or a lifetime of great habits, the key is starting somewhere. Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, let’s act on our green goals this Earth Day!

1. Take public transportation
On top of being more cost-effective, riding public transportation also helps to cut down on emissions, shrink your carbon footprint, and decrease air pollution. In Singapore, taking the train reduces carbon footprint by a staggering 90%, as compared to taking a car powered by fuel!

2.Plant a tree
Start small, with a houseplant or potted herbs, to help absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Before long, you’ll be taking the next simple yet impactful step towards tree planting. Every tree is important in restoring biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gases, and contributing to a greener, healthier ecosystem.

3.Be a volunteer
Get into the spirit of Earth Day by joining forces with other like-minded groups to do something special for the planet and our community. With a little research, you’ll find volunteering circles suited to your passions - from cleaning up the parks and beaches to collecting e-commerce packaging and distributing them back to businesses looking for eco-friendly packaging options!

4. Choose carbon-neutral products
Products that are certified carbon neutral, like our PaperOne Digital Carbon Neutral paper, do not result in any extra carbon being added to the atmosphere, through their entire lifecycle, from production to disposal. This means that you can use them with peace of mind, knowing that you’re taking an effective step in holistic climate action.

5. Buy sustainably-sourced
Sustainably-sourced products are obtained through ethical ways. Adopting a responsible approach to papermaking, PaperOne products are PEFC-certified and come from sustainably-managed plantations! When searching for truly sustainable products, remember to look for certifications, evaluate the materials, and check up on the production methods.

6. Calculate your carbon footprint
With an accurate assessment of your carbon footprint, you and your business will be able to gain a clearer understanding of your energy consumption, lifestyle choices, and the eco-friendly alternatives that are available.

7. Opt for duplex printing
Print on both sides to save costs and reduce paper wastage. Luckily, our paper’s high thickness enables excellent readability from every angle. By embracing eco-friendly printing and copying, you can significantly reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

8. Embrace slow fashion
Extend the lifespan of your clothing and contribute to a more sustainable, stylish future. Make more meaningful purchases, prioritise quality over quantity, and support eco-friendly labels in the world of fashion. Sustainability leader Sateri offers products made from viscose rayon fibre, a natural biodegradable raw material - an excellent fabric alternative. Slow fashion not only protects the environment, but also the health of workers and consumers.

9. Educate yourself
Immersing in books, articles, documentaries, and the latest environmental news is a good way to stay up to date with the issues affecting your community. Talk to your family and friends to raise awareness and get them interested to learn more about what they can do to help our planet. In line with this year’s theme, start with this renewable energy quiz!

10. Keep at it
Doing something nice for the environment on Earth Day is wonderful. Make it even better by going beyond and keeping your projects going. For example, if you’re planting a tree, make it a yearly tradition. While you’re ordering sustainably-sourced paper for personal use, see if you can make the eco-friendly switch in the office, too!/p>

As a leading global pulp and paper manufacturer, PaperOne strives to achieve various commitments and targets in our APRIL2030 vision. Through programmes and processes, we are working towards delivering positive impacts to our people, landscape, climate, and business partners. A healthy planet can coexist with business growth and our communities!/p>

For every sheet sold, PaperOne recycles a sheet of paper. We believe that contributing to the circular economy is one of the cornerstones to supporting a greener tomorrow. Browse our online stores to find your preferred range: https://www.paperone.com/office-papers/buy-online