World Cleanup Day: How Decluttering Your Space Can Lighten Your Life

Every year, millions of people take part in World Cleanup Day, held on 20 September. Volunteers around the globe gather to remove litter from streets, parks, rivers, and beaches. But cleanup doesn’t need to happen only outside.

This movement is also a reminder that waste starts at home — in our wardrobes, our kitchens, and even in the clutter of our daily lives. By rethinking how we consume and what we keep, we can create not only a cleaner planet, but also a lighter, calmer way of living.

The Problem of Too Much Stuff

The modern lifestyle often tells us we need more: more clothes, more gadgets, more decoration, more choice. But in reality, excess can weigh us down.

• Wardrobes overflowing yet still nothing to wear.

• Drawers stuffed with things we forgot we owned.

• Homes filled with objects that don’t bring joy or value.

This clutter doesn’t just create mess — it adds mental load. Studies show that a disorganized space can increase stress and make it harder to focus.

🌿 Call-out: Cleaning your space isn’t just physical — it’s also emotional.

Decluttering as Self-Care

World Cleanup Day can be a starting point for a personal cleanup. Decluttering doesn’t mean throwing everything away, but rather cultivating a lifestyle of “less is more.”

Clean Your Home, Clear Your Mind

When you tidy your space, you create mental space too. A lighter home often means a calmer mindset.

Clean Your Wardrobe

Start small:

• Keep only what you love and use.

• Donate what still has life.

• Repair instead of discarding.

• Recycle responsibly when possible.

Make Life Easier & Lighter

Fewer things mean fewer decisions, less stress, and more time to enjoy what truly matters — experiences, people, and the beauty of everyday life.

Towards a Cleaner, Safer World

World Cleanup Day is about more than picking up trash. It’s a call to action to make our world cleaner, safer, and healthier for everyone.

Every time we reduce clutter, repair instead of replace, and buy consciously, we’re part of the solution.

Living the “Less is More” Lifestyle

Adopting a minimalist, conscious approach doesn’t mean sacrificing style or comfort. It means:

• Choosing quality over quantity.

• Investing in items that last.

• Valuing experiences and connections over possessions.

🌍 When practiced collectively, this mindset reduces waste, lowers pollution, and lightens the strain on our planet.

This World Cleanup Day, let’s take the spirit of cleaning beyond streets and beaches. Let’s bring it into our homes, our wardrobes, and our daily choices. By embracing “less is more,” we not only reduce waste, but also make our lives easier, lighter, and more meaningful.

At NAE, we share this belief. Sustainability for us means producing fewer, better, and longer-lasting shoes. Through our Pre-Loved Program, we help extend the life of our footwear, reducing waste one pair at a time. Because the less we waste, the lighter our footprint — for us and for the planet.

🌿✨ This September, join the global movement for a cleaner world — starting at home.