What Is World Climate Day ?
World Climate Day is celebrated every year on December 8. It was created by several NGOs to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and to encourage concrete actions to help limit global warming.
The goal is to raise public awareness (individuals, businesses, governments, etc.) about the climate emergency, to inform about its causes and consequences, and to encourage gestures or policies that support the planet.
Why This Day Matters Today ?
Climate is now at the heart of global concerns: rising temperatures, sea-level rise, more frequent extreme weather events, and threats to biodiversity and human health all demand action. World Climate Day offers a meaningful moment to collectively reflect on our consumption habits, our production choices, and our individual actions, beyond words, to reduce our environmental footprint. It encourages us to view climate not as a distant or abstract issue, but as a concrete challenge to which every choice, every product, can contribute.
SAOLA : A Brand Aligned With the Spirit of the Day
At SAOLA, we embrace an ambitious eco-design approach. On our website, we explain the material and process choices we make to minimize environmental impact.
• Recycled and bio-based materials: Over 70% of the components in our shoes come from recycled or natural materials (recycled PET, organic cotton, recycled cork, natural rubber, etc.).
• Reducing carbon impact from the design stage: By using recycled materials (such as PET) instead of virgin fibers, we reduce waste, avoid over-production of raw materials, and lower the emissions associated with manufacturing.
• More responsible production techniques: Dope-dyed coloring (which infuses pigment directly into the fiber, reducing water and chemical use), knitted uppers to reduce material waste, outsoles made with recycled or natural materials, and more.
• Comfort, durability, and style: We believe it’s possible to combine aesthetics, comfort, and environmental responsibility, an important point in making sustainable fashion more accessible, as it’s often seen as restrictive. In short, we strive to live by our slogan “BIG LIFE small footprint,” which aligns directly with the spirit of World Climate Day.
What This Shows: Fashion as a Climate Action Leverage
SAOLA’s example illustrates how the fashion industry, often criticized for its environmental impact, can become a space for meaningful engagement. A few key points to remember:
• Every choice counts: Choosing recycled materials and production methods that use less water and energy genuinely reduces impact.
• Consumption + awareness: Choosing eco-designed products supports responsible alternatives, encourages innovation, and discourages polluting practices.
• Collective mobilization: If enough consumers, brands, and industry stakeholders commit, the cumulative effect can be significant, which is why awareness days like World Climate Day matter.
• Durability and long-term thinking: The challenge is not just aesthetic or seasonal; it’s about rethinking how we produce, consume, and manufacture, with future generations in mind.
In Conclusion
World Climate Day reminds us of the urgency to act—individually and collectively—against the climate crisis. SAOLA’s approach shows that in the fashion industry, it is possible to combine style, comfort, and environmental responsibility. By combining awareness (through World Climate Day) with responsible consumption (through brands like SAOLA), everyone can contribute, in their own way, to a more sustainable future.
