Meridian Waste's 7th Annual Brightening the World Earth Day Coloring Contest kicked off today and is now accepting entries. Children ages three to 10 from anywhere in the United States are invited to participate in the nationwide competition celebrating creativity, environmental awareness, and Earth Day.
Since its launch, the annual coloring contest has continued to grow in participation each year. The initiative is designed to engage children, parents, and caregivers in conversations about caring for the planet while encouraging artistic expression through fun, Earth Day-themed coloring pages.
The 2026 contest features three age categories: ages 3–4, ages 5–7, and ages 8–10.
Three winners will be selected from each category, for a total of nine prize recipients. There is no purchase necessary to participate, and entrants do not have to be a Meridian Waste customer.
The contest officially opens February 26 at 12:00 AM EST and will close April 13 at 11:59 PM EDT. Participants may download the official coloring pages and submit entries online at MeridianWaste.com/EarthDay-2026.
“Each year, our team looks forward to reviewing the creative submissions from children across the country,” said Walter “Wally” Hall, CEO of Meridian Waste. “Earth Day is an important reminder of the responsibility we all share in protecting our environment. This contest is a meaningful way to involve the next generation in that mission while celebrating their imagination and talent.”
Winners will be announced in April in recognition of Earth Day.