Led by the United Nations and celebrated every year since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for raising public awareness about environmental issues.
Earth Overshoot Day: an alarming indicator
This message is all the more urgent as Earth Overshoot Day, whether global or national, signals that our environmental footprint keeps growing. In Switzerland, for example, it fell this year on May 7, 2025 (check www.overshootday.org to find your country's date). This means that in Switzerland we used up 2.87 times what its ecosystems can regenerate — in terms of water, raw materials, or energy.
This day reminds us that even though environmental challenges may feel out of reach, our daily eco-actions, however small, can have a real positive impact.
The hummingbird effect: every action counts
As the Native American legend of the hummingbird goes: faced with a raging forest fire, the tiny hummingbird flies back and forth, dropping a few little beads of water on the flames. Laughed at by the other animals, it humbly replies, “I’m doing my part.”
And what if everyone did theirs? The collective impact could be tremendous.
So, what if we all did our part?
Three simple eco-actions to adopt starting today
Here are 3 easy actions you can take that can truly make a difference in reducing your environmental footprint:
1. Act local, think global
Every purchase can be a conscious choice. Choose quality over quantity, need over desire, support responsible brands, eat seasonal fruits and vegetables grown locally… These small actions help ease environmental pressure and support sustainable production practices.
2. Choose low-impact transport
Whenever possible, walk, cycle, or take public transportation. A habit that benefits not just the planet, but also your health — and your wallet!
3. Prioritize reusables
Single-use items are one of the major ecological challenges of our time. Replace plastic bags with cloth totes, disposable bottles with reusable flasks — and even... your plastic toothbrush with a Berninox!
Choosing Berninox means choosing innovation that combines comfort, hygiene, and a drastic reduction in waste.
And if you’re already convinced, why not spread the word and help grow the community of responsible, committed consumers?
On this June 5, let’s remind ourselves that protecting the environment also means taking care of ourselves and future generations...
What if every day became Environment Day?
