Why it Can't Be Earth Day Every Day

Sometimes on Earth Day, I hear people tout that “every day should be Earth Day.” Of course, each day we’re alive we should be thinking about how our actions impact the planet and what we can do to find ways to minimize our human footprint. However, having a dedicated day to honor our Earth is the best way to spread awareness, spark inspiration, and have an occasion to make special plans to do something extra good for the planet. 

Let’s look at an example of the ripple effect of Earth Day…

Someone who has never engaged with volunteer work before decides to go to an Earth Day trail cleanup with a friend and begins to feel a new connection to the environment that they’ve never had before. Feeling moved by their experience, this person tells their parents how many littered plastic bottles they picked up on the trail and encourages them to cut down on using single-use plastics. The parents then go to the movies with friends and are inspired to refuse a plastic straw with their soda – this encourages those with them to do the same. Earth Day was the catalyst for each of these everyday choices that make a difference.

Earth Day is one of the most popular examples of the many holidays that celebrate positive environmental action throughout the year. By bringing people together to celebrate and learn about a cause, these holidays help raise awareness and increase impact. Positive change is contagious!

Have you experienced the ripple effect of doing good?