We’re putting a huggable spin on clean energy. Mainstream depictions of nuclear power tend to cast it in a catastrophic light; we’re correcting the narrative with a more accurate depiction. Meet your new favorite symbol of safe, clean, and American-powered energy.
A New Member Is Joining Our Plushie Collection
Over the past year, thousands of people have followed along as ACC’s newly launched nuclear reactor brought a lighthearted spirit to nuclear energy advocacy with limited giveaways, advocacy campaigns, and lots of national park selfies. Now we’re ready to do it all over again, this time setting our sights on a new key issue, but before we get to the reveal, we’re giving our most plugged-in supporters a chance to guess what it is first!
Submit your guess below for a chance to win a free Ricky the Reactor plushie and get an exclusive hint about the new drop sent straight to your inbox.
Submissions are now closed. Watch your inbox for an email from Comms@ACC.eco to see if you’ve been selected to receive a plushie.
Help us track Ricky the Reactor across our Public Lands & Clean Energy Sites!
Click on a trail or energy icon to see where our members have taken Ricky on their conservation adventures. With hundreds of plushies already out in the world and many more to come, this map follows Ricky’s growing journey and highlights how conservation and clean, reliable energy thrive together.
Why a plushie?
Because nuclear power shouldn’t feel cold or complicated. It should feel like the future. This small, palm-sized plush reactor is a fun reminder that nuclear energy is clean, reliable, and something Americans can proudly get behind.
This campaign is designed to soften perceptions of nuclear and spark curiosity. And the best part? You can’t just buy one—you have to earn it.
Meet Ricky.
Name: Ricky the Reactor
Height: 4 inches of clean energy cuteness
Made for: sparking conversations, sharing photos, and winning hearts
Fun fact: Plushie dreams of one day visiting all of the United States’ 94 operating reactors and 63 national parks
How to earn one.
We’ll be announcing a series of nuclear energy actions later this year—from attending events to contacting lawmakers—and completing one will qualify you for your very own plushie.
- These are earned, not bought.
- Be the first to know when actions go live by ensuring you’re an ACC member and following us on X and Instagram.
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