With all the damage that industry, fossil fuels, mass-scale farming does to the planet, how can my changes possibly make a difference? It’s not only the direct impact of our changes, it’s how we start to inspire and influence those around us, friends, family, at work, school. It’s what we stop buying, and what we start asking, and the influence that can have on the businesses and organisations we consume from, and the changes they will then make.



It’s the noise we make, through sharing our experience through socials. The momentum we can help create.



But as a community, our own impact is still significant. Our mission is to gather, unite and empower 1 million people around the world.



Together we could save over a billion single-use plastic cups, bottles, bags, straws and containers, destined for landfill and our beautiful oceans.



Together we could reduce our carbon footprint by 5 million tonnes.



That’s a start. We’ll need to do more, of course, always, and alone, even we million won’t change much by our own actions alone. We’re a drop in the ocean.



We need governments to set much more aggressive and impactful carbon reduction goals, to change legislation and phase out fossil fuels and commit to 100% renewables. We need industry and retail and the whole system to change, absolutely.



But there’s power in changing our own behaviour, our own impact. It awakens us.



You’ll start to see more and more, your eyes and heart will be open to all the waste, all the energy, all the harm. You’ll start to become more accountable, and you’ll change more and more in your life, and it’ll feel good.



You have just chosen yourself to be a catalyst. To set off your own ripple. A lot of ripples can change the tide. That’s what we’re doing.



We’re choosing to take action, to hold ourselves accountable, and to lead. Now.

Why is there a registration fee? Shouldn’t saving the planet be free? It takes a full time team to create and run this program, for so many people, all around the world. Your registration fee helps us keep growing and supporting the program.



We’re very appreciative, and dedicated to delivering on our mission.

Can I start with a different month? Sure, but why? The program is designed to get in some early wins that are not so difficult to change, but still have impact. The focus is more on plastic waste early on, and more on carbon emissions toward the end. That’s intentional.



We can’t force you to stay on track, but we do advise it.



Of course, there will be some things you’re already doing. That’s awesome! Keep doing them. Tick them off when you get to them, with pride. But don’t skip the chapters, ideally.



