Sustainable September: The Key Awareness Days You Should Know

September is more than just the transition from summer to autumn — it’s also one of the most important months for global sustainability awareness. Around the world, communities, organizations, and individuals celebrate days dedicated to protecting the environment, supporting charities, and creating a more peaceful and conscious future.

At NAE, we call it Sustainable September. Here’s a guide to the most meaningful awareness days taking place this month.

5 September – International Day of Charity 💛

A day to remember that sustainability is not only environmental, but also social. Supporting charities and giving back to communities are part of building a fairer, kinder world.

7 September – International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 🌬

Air pollution is one of the biggest health risks of our time. This day raises awareness about the need for clean, healthy air — and how our everyday choices, from transportation to fashion, can reduce emissions.

16 September – International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 🌐

This day highlights global efforts to protect the ozone layer — a reminder of how international cooperation can achieve real change. Choosing Oeko-Tex® certified materials, like the ones we use in our boots, helps ensure fewer harmful chemicals enter the environment.

20 September – World Cleanup Day 🧹

Millions of people around the globe take action to clean up streets, rivers, and beaches. It’s also a perfect opportunity to tidy your closet sustainably: repair, donate, recycle, or use our Pre-Loved Program to give shoes a second life.

21 September – International Day of Peace ☮️

A day dedicated to non-violence and harmony. For NAE, peace also means choosing fashion that causes no harm to animals, people, or the planet. Every vegan shoe is a step toward a more peaceful world.

28 September – World Rivers Day 💧

Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September, this day reminds us of the importance of clean rivers and water resources. Choosing vegan shoes instead of leather helps reduce water consumption and pollution in the fashion industry.

29 September – International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 🍎

Food and fashion share the same challenge: waste. This day encourages us to rethink how we consume and how we reduce waste in our daily lives. In fashion, pre-loved and recycling programs are the way forward.

September is full of moments that inspire reflection and action. From charity to cleanup, from peace to environmental protection, each day is a reminder that sustainability is not a trend — it’s a commitment we live every day.

This Sustainable September, join us in celebrating people, animals, and planet. 🌍✨