Why I Hate Earth Day

I wrote this a few years ago for Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, and frankly, I haven’t changed my mind.

I bloody hate Earth Day. No offense to those of you who love it, and I know there are some awesome Earth Day programs out there, but by the time we get there, I’m spending my days hiding under the covers, because every freakin’ time I open my email inbox a wave of the most nauseating spew of greenwashing comes flowing out.

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