Today is Earth Overshoot Day.
The day humanity’s demand for natural resources exceeds what the planet can regenerate in a full year. Everything we use from now until 31 December is borrowed from the future – and it’s not sustainable.
What Is Earth Overshoot Day?
Calculated by the Global Footprint Network, Earth Overshoot Day shows how fast we’re burning through the planet’s budget. Every year, the date creeps earlier. Every year, the warning gets louder.
This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about deforestation, biodiversity loss, extreme weather, and resource scarcity. It’s about a broken system that needs fixing.
What Can We Do About It?
Plenty. And we already are.
Follow the Waste Hierarchy
We work with customers to prevent, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, and recover waste. It’s the foundation of everything we do.
In 2024, we helped redirect and reuse over 10,000 tonnes of products, assets, and materials – keeping them in use and out of the bin.
Maximise Reuse Through Redistribution
We connect with charities and social enterprises to give second life to furniture, materials, and perfectly good stock. Together, we reduce waste and do some good along the way.
Use Renewable Electricity
Axil is powered by 100% renewable electricity across all sites.
Promote Sustainable Practices
Advocate for and support policies and practices that prioritise sustainability in your community and workplace.
Drive Greener
Our entire HGV fleet now runs on HVO fuel – cutting emissions by circa <90% compared to diesel.
Join the Movement
We don’t just mark Earth Overshoot Day – we act on it.
Work with Axil and be part of the shift to a more circular, resource-smart future.
Let’s push Earth Overshoot Day back where it belongs – further into the calendar, and out of crisis mode.