Planet Pop Culture
This animated robot rolled through trash and stole our hearts in 2008.
Who is WALL-E?
This flower smells like rotting meat but is a huge hit at botanical gardens.
What is the corpse flower?
Reusable water bottle.
What is eco-friendly?
These tiny buzzing buddies pollinate over 75% of the crops we eat.
What are bees?
“I speak for the trees!” says this mustached Dr. Seuss character.
Who is the Lorax?
These trees can “talk” to each other using underground fungi networks.
What are trees using the "Wood Wide Web"?
Single-use plastic straws.
What is NOT eco-friendly?
These underground diggers help aerate soil and boost plant growth with their compost-like castings.
What are earthworms?
In Captain Planet, these five things gave the team their powers.
What are Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart?
This type of jellyfish can technically live forever by reverting to an earlier life stage.
What is the immortal jellyfish?
Driving a Tesla across the street.
What is kinda overkill but technically eco?
This black-and-orange insect is both a pollinator and a key player in the food chain during its migration.
What is the monarch butterfly?
This singer created an anthem called "Earth Song" as an emotional plea for the planet
Michael Jackson
This animated eco-superstar had a raccoon sidekick and a talking tree.
Who is FernGully?
Cows burp out this potent greenhouse gas.
What is methane?
Composting pizza crusts.
What is eco-friendly (unless it's greasy cheese-covered crust)?
These mammals help keep insect populations in check and their guano makes great fertilizer.
What are bats?
This late-night host celebrated Earth Day by bathing in a tub of compost.
Who is Stephen Colbert?
In 2009, the UN renamed Earth Day to this.
What is International Mother Earth Day?
Taking a 30-minute shower while wearing a "Save Water" T-shirt.
What is ironic and not eco-friendly?
These massive ocean dwellers stir up nutrients as they dive, helping plankton grow and boosting oxygen levels.
What are whales?