# Oil Spill Baths The Earth Day Canada Ad Campaign Makes Human Homes Endangered Habitats By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-day-canada References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/05/earth-day-canada-oil-spill/) & [earthday](http://www.earthday.ca) The [Earth Day Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-day-essentials) ad campaign brings [Mother Nature's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visit-seattle) troubles home, quite literally. Addressing two of the most common acts that humans commit against our natural environments, oil spills and deforestation, these two print ads really do drive the message home. Conceived by Toronto-based ad agency DDB, the Earth Day Canada ad campaign really brings to light our actions. Instead of turning a blind eye to what is going on in the world, we should be constantly aware so that we can help make a difference. More than that, Earth Day Canada ad campaign shows that just because people don't always see the [environmental implications of their actions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films), doesn’t mean they don’t exist. It urges people to care for the environment as if it directly affected their life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmental Awareness:** Creating campaigns that bring environmental issues home can raise awareness and prompt action towards protecting the environment. - **Visual Impact Advertising:** Using powerful visual imagery in advertising can effectively convey messages and engage audiences. - **Personal Responsibility:** Encouraging individuals to take personal responsibility for their actions and their impact on the environment can inspire positive change. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Ad agencies can explore visually impactful campaigns that raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire behavior change. - **Environmental Conservation:** Organizations dedicated to environmental conservation can leverage creative campaigns to engage the public and promote responsible actions. - **Education and Awareness:** Educational institutions and awareness organizations can use thought-provoking ad campaigns to teach individuals about environmental issues and encourage sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertising-campaign.md) - [Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-rush-soap.md) - [Wildlife Protecting Soap Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn.md) - [Anti-Water Waste Cleaning Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign.md) - [Canadian-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-for-the-leaf.md) - [Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-malta.md) - [Brand-Supported Advocacy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassy-narrows.md)