HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY For most of our history, single-use products were blasphemous. But through the end of the Industrial Revolution and into the modern era, plastic became a cheap and plentiful resource. Plastic bags are just one perfect example. From birth to ban, the history of […]
World Day for Responsible Tourism – 2 June
World Responsible Tourism Day is the internationally recognised date, supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, that highlights how tourism can make the world a better place. Source: Text: Google RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN CANADA Everything is big here. Even the issues around responsible tourism in Canada. And although Canada has a reputation for […]
World Turtle Day – 23 May
Turtles are a type of reptile that exists in many environments throughout the world and have found their way into literature, poetry, and parable throughout the world’s history. World Turtle Day celebrates these noble reptiles and their place in the world and encourages people to take action to help protect […]
World Fish Migration Day – 21 May
What is a Migratory Fish? Migratory fish swim short or long distances daily, monthly or annually, to complete their life cycle, mate and feed! Some migratory fish migrate up and down rivers, others between rivers and oceans, and others across the oceans. Are there some migratory fish species you may […]
World Paper Free Day – 6 November
World Paper Free Day is an annual campaign that aims to reduce the amount of paper generated by people in their everyday work and personal life. It was launched by the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM). AIIM is a non-profit organization that provides standards. market research, education, and certification […]
One Health Day – 3 November
On November 3rd, One Health Day promotes efforts worldwide to bring together health disciplines that affect humans, animals, and the environment. The day also recognizes how closely our shared environment impacts human health. Did you know that certain animals spread diseases between animals and humans called zoonotic diseases? Some […]
World Rhino Day – 22 September
RHINOCEROS: AFRICA’S ARMOURED GIANT SPECIES: BLACK RHINOWHITE RHINO CRITICALLY ENDANGERED (AROUND 5200 REMAIN) DICEROS BICORNIS Affected by: Illegal wildlife trade The rhinoceros is Africa’s armoured giant – like a tank on legs – and has been on our planet for millions of years. But right now they need our help. Poaching […]
World Environment Day – 5 June 2022
World Environment Day 2022 is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Sweden. “Only One Earth » is the […]
World Bicycle Day – 3 June
For many of us, riding a bicycle without training wheels is the first challenging physical activity we ever learn how to master. We all remember, don’t we? A running start. The protective hand secured to the bicycle seat is released. And then — ZOOM! — the child is off and […]
World Day for Responsible Tourism – 2 June 2022
Every year on June 2nd is the World Day for Responsible Tourism. This year’s theme (9° edition of the World Day for Responsible Tourism) is communication and marketing. Sustainable tourism should become mandatory, experts say. Yet many non-profit organizations and NGOs denounce the green-washing of the big multinational corporations of the tourism. There is a big difference […]