In addition to celebrating Earth Day, Planet Doughnut has created this special doughnut as a nod to the possibility of life existing on other planets. This doughnut invites us to contemplate the mysteries of the universe and the potential for life to exist in distant corners of space. It sparks curiosity and encourages us to consider our place in the cosmos, fostering a sense of connection to the broader universe and the potential for discovery beyond our own planet. 

This doughnut is dipped in a white glaze with a blue drizzle and PD edible topper.

Our sea turtle doughnut highlights the significant threats human activities have on these majestic creatures. Fishing operations pose severe risks through entanglement-induced mortality, habitat destruction, and disruptions to the food web. Additionally, direct exploitation by humans for food and various products such as oil, leather, and shells contributes to the decline of sea turtle populations. Pollution, from plastics, discarded fishing gear, petroleum by-products, and other debris, leads to ingestion and entanglement-related fatalities, while light pollution disrupts nesting behaviours and misguides hatchlings.

Filled with jam, this doughnut is dipped in green white chocolate icing and green drizzle.

The ladybug doughnut showcases the crucial role these animals play as nature’s unsung heroes. They serve as natural pest control agents, offering significant benefits to humans by safeguarding plants and crops. This makes them invaluable allies for farmers and gardeners alike, substantially reducing reliance on chemical pesticides. By minimizing pesticide usage, ladybugs help mitigate environmental harm and prevent contamination of soil and water sources. In fact, scientists estimate that ladybugs have the potential to save hundreds of crops each year from common pests, fostering sustainable and productive agricultural practices. 

Filled with jam and dipped in red white chocolate icing, this doughnut features vegan chocolate chips and black drizzle.

The bumblebee doughnut highlights the decline of bumblebee’s which is primarily attributed to habitat loss. While the obvious loss of habitat, such as converting meadows into residential areas, is evident, habitat degradation is equally detrimental. Even seemingly green meadows can lose their floral diversity—critical for bumblebee attraction—due to herbicide or fertilizer use, or drought conditions.

This custard filled doughnut features yellow white chocolate icing and black drizzle.

Our Polar Bear doughnut serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing these majestic creatures. While climate change stands as the primary threat to polar bear survival, they also face additional risks from industrial activities in their habitat.  The melting sea ice, a consequence of climate change, exacerbates human-polar bear conflicts as bears venture farther in search of food during the summer months. 

Dipped in white chocolate icing and topped with coconut, this doughnut has a macfil centre and vegan chocolate chips.

Planet Doughnut has crafted a special Earth-shaped doughnut in celebration of Earth Day and Month, paying homage to our planet and the appreciation we have for its beauty and diversity. Sadly, human activities have directly transformed over 70% of Earth's land, primarily for agricultural purposes and livestock farming. These practices have led to widespread deforestation, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and pollution, significantly impacting terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. In short, our planet is also an endangered species.

Custard filled doughnut with blue white chocolate icing and green sprinkles