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Earth Overshoot Day - a wake-up call to our planet's sustainability. Let's turn the tide, move the date, and save our Earth. Push for progress!
Celebrate the chance to make a change on Earth Overshoot Day, falling on July 25! This impactful day, first established in 2006 by the sustainability think tank Global Footprint Network, marks an opportunity to deepen our awareness and understanding of our planet's resources. This is the estimated date when humanity's demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate over that same year. Instead of a gloomy outlook, we view Earth Overshoot Day as an annual wake-up call, a moment for us to galvanize action toward sustainability, an enthusiastic call to "move the date". We are committed to shifting our habits, embracing innovative solutions, and advocating for a world where we live within our planet's means. Let's push for progress and thrive while preserving our precious Earth!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ecological Footprint Concept</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of the "ecological footprint", a measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, is introduced by Canadian ecologist William Rees.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Footprint Network Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Swiss-born regional planner Mathis Wackernagel and American biologist Susan Burns establish the Global Footprint Network, dedicated to the promotion of the ecological footprint concept.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Overshoot Day Observance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Earth Overshoot Day is observed, falling on December 19, highlighting the rapid rate at which we are depleting our planet's resources.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Date Shifts to August</div><div class='timeline-text'>Earth Overshoot Day shifts to August 21 for the first time, reflecting an increased consumption of resources globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Date Shifts to July</div><div class='timeline-text'>For the first time, Earth Overshoot Day falls in July - July 29, to be exact - indicating our increasing ecological deficit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Date in History</div><div class='timeline-text'>Earth Overshoot day is observed on July 25, marking the earliest date in history. The COVID-19 pandemic sees the 2020 date slightly later, offering a glimpse of how reduced human activity can delay Overshoot Day.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Volunteer for a green initiative</h3><p class='facts-text'>There are countless organizations worldwide that are working tirelessly to reverse the damage our species have done to the earth. Reach out to one in your local community and offer a helping hand.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in a zero waste day</h3><p class='facts-text'>This means rethinking your daily waste and choosing reusable over disposable products. It will be an interesting, challenging, and eye-opening experience about the amount of waste a single person can produce daily.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a vegetable garden</h3><p class='facts-text'>Growing your own food is an excellent way to reduce the ecological footprint and move the Earth Overshoot Day. It's a fun activity that also promotes healthy, organic eating.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a neighborhood cleanup</h3><p class='facts-text'>Cleaning up your local environment can have a big impact in terms of both visual appeal and ecological health. Plus, it's a great opportunity to engage with your community and spread awareness about the importance of sustainability.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p class='facts-text'>Read a book or watch documentaries about climate change and sustainability. Knowledge is power, and being informed about these issues puts you in a better position to make a positive difference.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>An Important Reminder</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Earth Overshoot Day serves as a crucial reminder of the unsustainable way in which we are currently using our planet's resources. It acts as a call to action, encouraging us all to take personal responsibility for living sustainably and moving the date back each year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Opportunity for Positive Change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The day provides an opportunity for everyone to contribute to positive change by adopting more sustainable practices in their daily lives. From volunteering for green initiatives to reducing waste, it’s a chance for us all to actively engage with the solutions that could save our planet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Education and Awareness among Individuals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Earth Overshoot Day promotes education about our planet's resources and how we can work towards sustainability. The day pushes for increased awareness and understanding of these issues among individuals and encourages everyone, not just the environmental scientists and advocates, to take the matter into their own hands and work towards a more sustainable future.</p></div></div>
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