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Perhaps you’ve watched people play fetch with their dogs in the park and can’t help but want to adopt one yourself. It wouldn’t just be you giving the ideal pup a safe and loving forever home — they’ll also offer the unconditional love you crave. Before you visit your local animal shelter and choose the first dog you see, you must prepare. From considering your ideal breed to buying the…

Supermarkets and high street stores are full of cheap cups, cushions and ceramics. How can it ever be a good deal for designers, factory workers – or the planet? Continue reading Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion?

What makes people happy? Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors. It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year’s UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America’s Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time. Continue reading The…

If you’ve ever driven past a partially finished property, you’ve seen firsthand that the construction process generates a massive amount of waste. Can you build your dream house while staying true to your sustainability goals? The answer is yes — making careful choices can reduce or eliminate that issue. Continue reading 7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build

Picking fresh produce from the garden may seem like a distant dream for those who live in a city. However, urban gardens deliver delicious and nutritious edible plants for salads, smoothies and meals. If you’ve never tried gardening or don’t have a green thumb, you might be hesitant to attempt growing anything in raised beds and containers. Fortunately, it’s easier than you think. Here’s…

According to a 2018 study by Fashion United, while there are 100 billion items of clothing produced each year, people only wear about 50% of their wardrobe. The demand for fashion fashion has grown tremendously, allowing popular brands to deliver clothing to customers in a matter of weeks from design to purchase. Continue reading What We can do to Make Fashion more Sustainable

What you eat matters. Dive in and take a look at what you can reduce and what foods you can increase to improve your wellbeing. Continue reading The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health [Visual]

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference? 2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels. Fires have torn through huge swaths of Los Angeles. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate…

The Japanese ideology of ikigai centers around the process of discovering your purpose. This principle not only helps you find motivation but it can also serve as the driving force behind your daily actions, enriching your life with meaning. So, how do you uncover your ikigai? Explore it below: Continue reading How to find your Ikigai: Living with Purpose [Visuals]

Confused about recycling? It’s not your fault [Video] via @tededanimation #recycling #plasticindustry #circulareconomy #productdesign

If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a disposable bottle or cup, you’ve probably noticed a recycling symbol. Seeing this, many people assume the item should be put in a recycling bin. Yet many plastics are incapable of being recycled at most centers. In fact, only 9% is recycled each year. So why are so few plastics recycled? And what do these symbols actually mean? Shannon Odell…

Is Well Water Healthier Than Municipal Water? by @environment__co #waterpollution #healthtips #water

Water is a basic human necessity for life. While everyone needs it, there is an ongoing debate regarding the healthiest water source — well or municipal? With the state of water contamination nowadays, making a well-thought-out choice is essential to your health and well-being. The average person uses up a lot of water daily, whether for drinking, cooking, showering or another use. As such,…

The Climate Crisis Explained in 10 Charts | ecogreenlove by @guardian #climatecrisis #cop28 #climatescience #climatechangeisreal

From the seemingly inexorable increase in atmospheric CO2 to the rapid growth in green energy. Let’s explore the data as Cop28 begins: Continue reading Untitled

How Refurbished Electronics Reduce E-waste And Contribute To Environmental Sustainability via @pureitrefurb #refurbished #ewaste #wastefree

Are you a tech enthusiast with a knack for buying and flashing the latest electronic gadgets? Ever wondered where discarded electronic items end up? Perhaps not. Now is the time you should realize the impact the electronic waste generated has on the planet.  Continue reading Untitled

How to Practice Gratitude [Visual] #grateful #mentalhealth #gratitude #thanksgiving #healthtips

Gratitude is something we may not notice that often unless we make a deliberate effort to invite the feeling in. However, taking note of the things that make your life just a little bit better can have a big effect on your overall wellness. Continue reading Untitled

The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health [Visuals] #doomscrolling #health #news #healthtips #mentalhealth

There’s no shortage of bad news in the media to “doomscroll”, but research suggests the compulsive urge to surf the web can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Doomscrolling is the tendency to “continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing”, a practice researchers found has boomed since the onset of the pandemic.…

Sustainable Halloween Ideas | ecogreenlove

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As we prepare for Halloween festivities and trick or treating activities, let this be a reminder that you can still do all those (and more) while making more sustainable and earth-friendly choices and swaps at the same time 🎃👻, take a look at these ideas we found!

Sustainable Halloween Ideas | ecogreenlove #halloween #wastefree #lowwaste #plasticfree

As we prepare for Halloween festivities and trick or treating activities, let this be a reminder that you can still do all those (and more) while making more sustainable and earth-friendly choices and swaps at the same time 🎃👻, take a look at these ideas we found: Continue reading Untitled