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Celebs do their bit for Earth Day 2021 as Love Island’s Lucie Donlan scrubs beach and Maisie Williams urges fans to help
A HOST of celebrities are doing their bit for Earth Day 2021 - with Love Island's Lucie Donlan scrubbing the beach and Game of Thrones Maisie Williams urging fans to get involved.
Earth Day has rolled around once again as people across the globe celebrate and raise awareness for protecting the planet.
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With a theme of Restore Our Earth in 2021, organisers and scientists across the world are calling for people to rally online to help fight issues facing the world.
A string of famous faces are using their platforms to raise awareness about climate change.
The reality star stressed the importance of everyone playing their part to "make a difference even if it is small".
Love Island star Lucie Donlan, 23, got her hands dirty as she picked up litter from a beach in Newquay, Cornwall.
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The surfing pro took to social media to share a snap of her picking up rubbish.
The TV star wrote: "Happy Earth Day! 🌏♻️🌊 'I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do.'
"As you all know I’m very passionate about what we all have in common, the earth.
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"This quote really spoke to me, because although it’s not always possible to live 100% sustainably I feel that together we can make a difference though making small changes and responsible choices in our day to day lives.
"If we all adopt this mindset potentially we can have a huge impact not just to our own surroundings but also globally! What changes are you making today?"
The media influencer was flooded with comments from fans praising her for getting involved, with one writing: "You're an actual angel. Every small difference can result in one big one."
Lucie's fellow Love Island boyfriend Luke Mabbott also commented: "Proud of you lady."
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Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams urged people to "choose Earth" because it's essential for the future of the planet.
The actress, 24, made her statement clear by sharing a photo of her wearing a slogan t-shirt reading "choose Earth".
Alongside the photo she wrote: It’s Earth Day 🌎 and I ask you to CHOOSE EARTH!"
"My friends over at Choose Love have launched a campaign raising desperately-needed funds for the incredible Brazilian indigenous leaders dedicating their lives to protecting the rainforest from destruction.
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"This work is a vital part of the battle against climate change and is essential for the future of our planet. Protect our planet🌱
Choose Love🤍."
Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon enjoyed the glorious weather and indulged in a countryside walk with her husband Sylvain.
The 38-year-old soaked up the sunshine telling her fans that it was the best way to spend the day.
She wrote: "Sunny countryside dog walk with a stop off for a pub lunch.. can’t think of a nicer way to spend today ☀️🌳🥰🐶."
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Meanwhile, ex Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard, 26, embraced his glorious surroundings by sharing a stunning snap of a pink blossom tree.
The I'm a Celeb star posted the candid pic of him staring at the cherry tree, writing: "Everyday is Earth Day 🌎... ❤️ Love Where I live."
The simple picture evoked a flurry of comments from fans who shared their favourite things about Spring.
One fan posted: "Gorgeous. We're lucky enough to live on a cherry tree lined road and the blossom is stunning right now."
Elsewhere Love Island host Laura Whitmore, 35, stripped it back to the bare essentials in her latest Instagram post.
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The new mum shared a throwback snap of her wearing a black one-piece swimsuit standing next to an outdoor swimming pool.
The TV host urged her followers to "be kind to the earth" and pledged that she will also try to do "better" in an open letter.
Laura wrote: "Happy Earth Day 🌎 Dear Earth, I am so grateful for you. Your consistent giving although we don’t always give back.
"Enabling us to survive with your resources, even though things have begun to crack.
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"But now it’s our turn to be kind to you. Not just take and enjoy the view.
"So I pledge to do better and help you thrive and keep you turning so you can keep all creatures great and small alive. Love Laura x"
Former Towie star Ferne McCann also shared a clip early this morning to mark the occasion.
The reality star told her fans that "we need to take small steps to look after out planet".
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Ferne gave her fans a glimpse of her huge garden at her Essex farmhouse and said that she plans to plant a tree today.
She said: "Morning guys, Happy Earth Day. What a beautiful morning it is. Literally today I don't know too much about Earth Day but I guess it is a chance to the best you can, to go green and give thanks.
"You guys know I'm into my recycling, today is my recycling day and I am going to do it with absolute pride. I think we might plant a tree.
"In all seriousness it's pretty amazing when you stop and think about it, everything our mother earth does for us. We need to take small steps to look after our planet."
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Radio star and presenter Lisa Snowdon encouraged her followers to enjoy a some fresh organic produce today.
The 49-year-old star posed with a box of fruits, writing: "Happiness on World Earth day is- a delicious box full of fresh organic produce - 100% plastic free, fewer pesticides, unbleached packaging, soil association Organic. There is nothing that isn’t GOOD!"
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Actress Michelle Keegan also took to social media to mark the special day with a post of the sunshine.
The 33-year-old shared embraced the beauty of mother Earth by posting a pic of her garden along with the Earth Day logo.
Celebrities around the globe have been sharing their green fingered goals.
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Model Daisy Lowe shared a series of photos from some of her favourite places that she has visited.
The 32-year-old star posted a pic of her on the beach, in the woods and in a wheat field.
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American model Lily Aldridge told her fans that she is supporting Green Peace to campaign to stop Amazon deforestation.
She wrote: "For Earth Day 2021 I’m joining Stella McCartney in supporting Green Peace campaign to stop Amazon deforestation."
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Actress Eva Longoria urged her fans to join in on the global clean up by educating your peers.
Alongside a sweet photo of her two-year-old son Santiago, she wrote: "Happy Earth Day 🌎 Let's do better to live more sustainably and protect our earth every single day.
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"Any change – big or small – is a step in the right direction. Get outside and join a global clean up, advocate for action on climate change, fight food waste, buy local, educate your peers, reuse and recycle…the options are endless. We have one home, let’s take care of it!"
Actress Vanessa Hudgens celebrated our planet with a post of her standing in the middle of a sunflower field.
The 32-year-old star, who posed in a yellow co-ord and a pair of mustard coloured shades, captioned it: "Happy Earth Day."
Meanwhile, Heidi Klum's daughter Leni donated £50k of her own money to help make a difference.
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Model Heidi shared a clip of her daughter planting trees, she wrote: " I’m so proud of you! ❤️ 'I’m only just starting my career, but I’ve seen the huge impact giving back has made first hand through my mother’s charitable work throughout the years.
"'With that in mind, I have put together $50K of my own money to donate to Plant For The Planet.
"'Kids my age have to think of how we’re going to create a better future for ourselves, and that starts now.
"'I encourage you to please take it into your own hands, plant a tree, support organizations like Plant For The Planet or do one good thing for the planet today' Happy Earth Day."
Earth Day is designed to increase attention on environmental issues and ways that can help prevent ecological problems.
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Their website states: “[Our] mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.”
It adds: “Our world needs transformational change. It’s time for the world to hold sectors accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions.
"This will require action at all levels, from business and investment to city and national government.”
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