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Happy Monday 👋
Did you know that 25% more waste is generated during the holiday season in the US alone? This equates to an additional 5 million tonnes of trash.
Advent calendars are a big part of the problem, offering unhealthy sweets in plastic wrapping and disposable but non-recyclable toys…
So, today, I would like to share an exciting alternative to the traditional Advent calendar with you – our very own Impactful Advent Calendar!
Here are the impactful insights that I have for you today:
- Have an impactful and sustainable Christmas 🎄
- Vatican City becomes fully reliant on renewable energy 🇻🇦
- Deforestation slows significantly across the Amazon Rainforest 🪵
- Discussion of the week: talking about climate 💬
- And more… 💚
🎄 Be Impactful and Sustainable This Holiday Season
👉 Did you know that Impactful Ninja has launched its very own Advent calendar? Not only is it fully sustainable, but with every purchase, you can be a part of 24 real-world good deeds done on your behalf by our partner organizations.
1️⃣ The big picture: The Most Impactful Advent Calendar comes with a selection of 24 donations to great organizations, included in the price—in fact, 75% of the purchase price goes to these organizations. Each door you open reveals a new good deed, along with a QR code that links to a web page with more information and a personal video. The good deeds cover diverse causes from gifting a free tree for a child to plant to providing hygiene kits to those in need and empowering orphans.
2️⃣ Why is this important: There can be a significant disconnect between the true spirit of Christmas and the consumerism that seems to dominate the holiday season, from foil wrapping paper and unrecyclable hanging decorations to excessive food waste and the unsustainable process of shipping gifts around the world. Advent calendars contribute to this problem by offering short-lived joy through unhealthy sweets or cheap toys, rather than fostering meaningful experiences. The digital calendar is our most sustainable, zero-waste option for you. However, we also offer a print-at-home calendar and a premium printed calendar that’s sustainably printed in the US using 100% non-toxic toner onto recycled FSC-certified paper. It’s also shipped in kraft mailers.
3️⃣ How can you get involved: You can purchase The Most Impactful Advent Calendar, either for yourself or as a gift for someone else, through the Impactful Ninja online shop.
If you are looking for additional inspiration, you can find a wide range of charitable causes to support in our charity support blog.
📢 Three Good News
🪵 Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits 11-year low ahead of COP30:
- Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 11.08% in the 12 months through July compared with the same period a year earlier, hitting an 11-year low.
- Between 2001 and 2020, the Amazon lost over 54.2 million hectares, or almost 9% of its forests. This is an area the size of France.
- The figures were released just days before the country hosts the United Nations climate summit known as COP30.
🇻🇦 Pope Francis makes Vatican City one of eight countries running on renewable energy:
- The Vatican City has achieved complete energy independence through renewable sources, making it one of only eight countries running on renewable energy worldwide.
- Before his death, Pope Francis fulfilled his green energy vision with a massive solar installation that now powers all of Vatican City’s operations.
- Italian energy company ACEA completed the project in just six months, installing photovoltaic panels on Vatican-owned property outside Rome.
🛍️ IKEA’s paper hardware bags replace plastic in flat-pack furniture:
- IKEA has begun replacing the small plastic bags that hold screws, bolts, and assembly hardware in its furniture packages with paper-based alternatives.
- The Swedish furniture giant expects this change to eliminate approximately 1,400 tons of virgin plastic consumption each year as part of its larger goal to phase out all plastic consumer packaging by 2028.
- The new bags are manufactured at IKEA facilities in Malacky, Slovakia, and Nantong, China, using wood waste and residue from external suppliers.
💬 Discussion of the Week: Talking About Climate
Welcome to our new section, where we spark meaningful discussions about everyday topics that can create a real positive impact in our lives!
This week’s discussion topic: How do you talk about climate without doom or denial?
- What language helps friends, colleagues, or family feel engaged?
- Any stories or visuals that have worked especially well?
- What do you avoid so people don’t shut down?
Your communication wisdom can keep hope practical and alive!
For our founding community members, keep the conversation going in our forum here.
Want to join our community when we reopen? Just reply to this email—I’d love to personally add you to our waitlist so you’ll be the first to know all about it 💚
🤝 Three More Important Awareness Events
🪼 November 3, World Jellyfish Day:
- Jellyfish are amazing invertebrates and on World Jellyfish Day, we celebrate their special contribution to the ecosystem.
- With the ocean as one of the most important habitats in the fight against climate change, it is imperative that people are educated about the beauty and importance of marine life.
🎇 November 5, Guy Fawkes Night:
- On Guy Fawkes Night, people all over the UK commemorate Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot, which happened on November 5, 1605.
- It is popularly celebrated with bonfires and fireworks.
😬 November 3-7, International Stress Awareness Week:
- International Stress Awareness Week raises awareness about the damaging effects of stress and promotes a better understanding of how to manage stress effectively.
- This observance helps us cope with or eliminate the root causes of chronic stress. It also addresses collective stressors through workplace trainings and advocacy for policy changes.
Related: You can discover all the 97 most important awareness events (for the month, days, weeks) in our awareness calendar for November 2025!
📜 These Days in History
♀️ November 3, 1992: Democratic politician Carol Moseley Braun became the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
📺 November 3, 1956: The film The Wizard of Oz (1939) aired on television for the first time and was seen by an estimated 45 million viewers. It later became a much-loved classic.
🤝 November 4, 1946: UNESCO was officially established. This specialized agency of the United Nations called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.
💭 Quote of the Day
“Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible.”
― Carol Moseley Braun; American politician
Share the news with your friends to make a bigger positive impact on the world and society together!
Stay impactful 💚
