ATLANTA, December 14, 2022 - The Educated Choices Program (ECP) has been named one of Constellation’s Community Champions and received a grant for “The Planet and Our Plates,” an upcoming presentation made in collaboration with EARTHDAY.ORG.
Earlier this year, ECP announced a partnership with EARTHDAY.ORG, the world’s largest environmental movement, to develop a presentation that looks extensively into the many ways our current food systems affect the planet, including deforestation, waste management, plastic packaging, and more. “The Planet and Our Plates” presentation will serve as a more advanced follow-up to one of ECP’s most booked presentations, “The Environment and Modern Agriculture,” which presents the connections between our food systems and current environmental issues.
The Educated Choices Program’s free educational presentations and tools have proven to be effective, with nearly 50% of viewers reporting making mindful changes to their diets. ECP estimates these positive actions save at least 156,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. “The Planet and Our Plates” will be accessible online 24/7 for free to all English-speaking viewers in early 2023.
“Receiving the Constellation’s Community Champions Grant not only assists with our continued growth and expansion of food choice education programs but also serves as a shining example of how environmentally-minded organizations can assist each other across varied sectors. We are honored to share the mission of creating a more sustainable future with Constellations Energy!” - ECP Chief Development and Partnerships Officer Karyn Knox
Constellation has a strong track record of powering communities by making an impact across a range of fronts in the communities it serves and where its employees live and work. Last year, Constellation contributed $5.2 million, and its employees volunteered 64,800 hours and donated an additional $5.0 million in support of more than 4,000 organizations.
About Constellation
Constellation is the United States' largest producer of carbon-free energy and the leading competitive retail supplier of power and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the country. Already the lowest carbon emitter of any major investor-owned U.S. generator, Constellation has set a goal to eliminate 100 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions.
About Educated Choices Program
Educated Choices Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and international organization providing science-based education about the impact of food choices, empowering current and future consumers and leaders to help create a healthier, more sustainable food system for all. Its services are free to the public, including schools, colleges, and community organizations.
Media Inquiries: Beth Champion, beth.champion@ecprogram.org
More information: www.ecprogram.org