Some key sustainability dates to inspire you to create content or to remind people of the steps you are taking to address the subject.
All November |
Movember
Grow a moustache for the month. Movember is a global movement to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
1st November |
World Vegan Day – 1st November
This global celebration promotes the benefits of plant-based living for people, animals and the planet. It’s a chance to spotlight sustainable menus, reduce carbon footprints, and showcase how small dietary shifts can make a big environmental difference.
TOP TIP: Organise a vegan menu for your guests to try new dishes, or extend the options already available. Lots of people haven’t tried vegan food, so make an event of it.
15th November |
National Recycling Day (America Recycles Day)
Recycling remains one of the simplest ways we can reduce waste and conserve resources. Use this day to encourage staff and visitors to recycle right, rethink packaging, and make sustainable choices that keep materials in use for longer.
19th November |
Oceans of Plastic
This awareness day focuses on reducing plastic waste and protecting marine environments. Encourage your community to take part in beach clean-ups, rethink single-use plastics, and support businesses using sustainable alternatives.
TOP TIP: Get your friends, customers and local people together for a beach cleanup. Talking to, and creating events with local people will strengthen your brand and get you talked about.
22nd – 30th November |
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)
This Europe-wide campaign focuses on reducing, reusing, and recycling. It’s a great time to share your own waste-reduction initiatives, inspire your audience with upcycling ideas, or highlight how small changes add up to big environmental wins.
TOP TIP: Tell your customers in a series of social media posts what you are doing as a business to reduce waste. This will inspire other businesses to follow your lead and build confidence with your customers.
26th November |
World Sustainable Transport Day
This new UN day celebrates greener ways of getting around – walking, cycling, public transport and electric mobility. Encourage your community to travel more sustainably and explore ways tourism can reduce transport-related emissions.
30th November |
Remembrance Day for Lost Species – 30th November
A reflective day to honour extinct species and raise awareness of biodiversity loss. It’s an opportunity to inspire conservation action, celebrate wildlife, and share how protecting nature today helps prevent future losses.
5th December |
World Soil Day
This UN day celebrates the foundation of life on Earth – our soil. Healthy soil supports food security, biodiversity, and carbon storage. Share how your business or community helps nurture the ground beneath our feet, from planting to composting initiatives.
TOP TIP: Get digging and planting. Have a ‘Planting Party’ for your team members. Some food and drink in the garden while you all plant will build a great cohesive team.
5th December |
International Volunteers Day
A global celebration of volunteers who make a difference in their communities and the environment. It’s the perfect time to recognise local heroes – from beach cleaners to tree planters – and encourage others to get involved in meaningful, sustainable action.
11th December |
International Mountain Day
Mountains are vital for biodiversity, water resources, and cultural heritage. This day raises awareness of their importance and the need for sustainable tourism practices that protect fragile mountain ecosystems and support local communities.
TOP TIP: Field trip time! Get your team together for a sponsored walk up a local hill or mountain to raise awareness of sustainable tourism.
14th December |
International Day for the Protection of the Environment from Pollution
A day dedicated to raising awareness about pollution’s impact on nature and human health. Use it to highlight your sustainability efforts – from waste reduction and recycling to clean energy and pollution prevention initiatives.
