What is Earth Month All About?
There’s a ‘National Day’ for almost everything now, but Earth Month [April] has been a thing since the first Earth Day in 1970. Earth Month is a global, month-long extension of Earth Day [always April 22] focused on environmental awareness, sustainability, and action. It brings together over a billion(!!) people across 190+ countries to advocate for the planet, focusing on issues like climate change and plastic pollution.
In my world, every month is Earth Month, but it’s pretty awesome that this is so widely recognized every year, and gives us an opportunity to really highlight all the ways we as individuals can make a positive impact.
There’s also a theme every year; 2026 = "Our Power, Our Planet" highlighting that environmental progress is resilient and independent of political cycles.
I’ve created a 30-Day Mindful Living Reset where I’ll be sharing a daily prompt + action for you to journal or think about with the common theme of mindful living. Sign up for the newsletter in the footer of the blog or simply follow along on social media each day!
And if you just want a simple, low-lift list for ways you can make an impactful difference, read on:
1. Rethink single-use items ♻️
Try this:
Bring a reusable bag (even just sometimes) 🛍️
Use a water bottle instead of buying plastic ones 💧
Store leftovers in containers instead of foil or plastic wrap 🍱
2. Waste less food 🍎
Try this:
Plan just 3–4 meals instead of overbuying 📝
Eat your leftovers 🍝
Freeze things before they go bad ❄️
Compost if you can 🌱
3. Buy less, choose better 🛒
Try this:
Pause before buying: do I actually need this? 🤔
Choose higher-quality items that last longer 🧺
Shop secondhand when you can 🧥
Repair instead of replace 🧵
4. Support businesses doing it better 🏪
Try this:
Shop local farmers markets when possible 🥕
Choose brands with refill or low-waste packaging 🫙
Support small businesses over big-box when you can 🤝
5. Talk about it 💬
Try this:
Share a product you love 📲
Invite a friend to a beach cleanup or farmers market 🌊
Post one thing you’ve changed (no perfection required) ✨
Join me in celebrating Earth Month, even for these designated 30 days! The more we talk about it, the bigger difference we can make, and the healthier and happier planet we can all exist on together.
With less waste and lots of love,
Ali