Over 800 eco-friendly Bangladeshi businesses operating on Instagram: Meta

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently revealed that there are more than 800 eco-friendly Bangladeshi companies which are operating on Instagram.

Meta recently announced impactful ways through which people can learn more about sustainable living and take action on Earth Day. This announcement comes at a time when people in Bangladesh are taking a keen interest in climate change and finding ways to show up for the environment.

More than 2 million Bangladeshis are part of at least one Facebook group dedicated to the discovery, protection, and appreciation of the earth and the environment, according to Meta's statistics.

As Facebook Marketplace is available in Bangladesh, people can buy and sell second-hand items in their local community and beyond - from bicycles and plants to clothes and home decor.

"Every day, thousands across our platforms rally together to connect and take action on climate change, whether it is engaging in a Facebook Group or practising sustainable tips from a creator. I'm heartened to see that this is no exception in Bangladesh. Earth Day is a vital reminder that all actions, both big and small, can make a difference in protecting our planet," said Siddharta Swarup, Social Impact and Communities Lead for APAC at Meta.

Meta has partnered with renowned illustrators to release specially designed Earth Day stickers and features on Messenger and Instagram starting this week so people can express their commitment to the environment. They can also create their own word effects and 3D avatar stickers to show their support for climate action.

Meta's global operations are now 100% supported by renewable energy. The company has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain and being water positive by 2030.