Ecology Symbol

First Earth Day Symbol

Ron Cobb Ecology Symbol

The First Earth Day Symbol or Ecology Sign is created by a combination of the letters “E” and “O” taken from the words “Environment” and “Organism”. Future flags used a theta because of its historic use as a warning symbol, or the peace symbol. The Greek Theta Symbol would later become associated with Earth Day.

The Ecology Flag was created by cartoonist Ron Cobb, and first published in October 25, 1969.

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The official Earth Day flag was first founded by a peace activist in 1969. This famous “Ecology Flag” has become a symbol of Earth Day, a symbol of environmental awareness, and the celebration of the global community.

The Earth Day Flag has gone through various changes since 1970. The following will show the history of the Earth Day Flag, it’s significance and it’s modern day symbolism.

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Ecology Flag History

1970s Earth Day Flag

The Ecology Flag was created by artist and cartoonist Ron Cobb in 1969. The 1970 Ecology Flag was created as a result of the environmental movement of the sixties.

Earth Day Flag Meaning

The original Earth Day flag was designed using a combination of the letters e and o, from the words environment and organism. Furthermore, this flag originated from the Stars and Stripes on the US Flag. The color green replaced the blue and red of the American flag.
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