Why I HATE EARTH DAY as an environmentalist // Is Earth Day just a trend?

You read that right, I don't like Earth Day. Let's explore why. It's mostly due to the fact that earth day is a trend now and not a real movement and the fact that companies use it as a marketing scheme chock full of greenwashing. This plus more is why I can't stand earth day as an environmentalist. Let me know your thoughts down below.

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Videos mentioned:
The truth about carbon footprints: https://youtu.be/WMph80I2OE0
What is greenwashing and how to spot it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfCQSOZ5J0
The history of earth day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qpz2jJA9mY
How to celebrate earth day from home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiIJvulJZJA
Free ways to live zero waste series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnW_mxfCgU&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNr4ApEKEShGz-Xl3QGKPnac

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Why do I hate Earth Day?
3:30 - But, I still love Earth Day, Earth Day Every Day
4:14 - Earth day is trendy
6:00 - A brief history about Earth Day
7:34 - Moving forward, how to celebrate Earth Day
8:59 - Bloopers
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