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The Beginners Blueprint for Urban Gardens

February 27February 27Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, gardening, grown your own food, sustainability, sustainable, tips, urban gardeningLeave a comment

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 everything you need to know about gardening in a concrete jungle.

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Weird and Wonderful Facts about Terrestrial Ecosystems

June 5Posted in Environmental dates, Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged #GenerationRestoration, agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, climate crisis, conservation, ecogreenlove, ecosystems, environment, frinking water, global waste, sustainability, trees, World Environment DayLeave a comment

This year’s World Environment Day campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” Drought and desertification are threatening essential ecosystems across the planet, including freshwater ecosystems and soil, the connective tissue that makes all life on Earth possible.

Here is a closer look at what makes terrestrial and land-based ecosystems so unique and, in some cases, awe-inspiring.

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Light Pollution [Visuals + Video]

April 15Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged apps, ecogreenlove, energy efficient, energy waste, infographic, light bulbs, light pollution, lighting, night sky, outdoor lighting, tips, wildlife1 Comment

Light Pollution: Effects + Tips • International Dark Sky Week | ecogreenlove

It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Effective outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all. The dark sky movement is working to bring better lighting to communities around the world so that all life can thrive.

Join us this International Dark Sky Week to learn more about the movement, and discover the night where you live.

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The Value of Forestry [Infographic]

July 9July 8Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged climate change, climate crisis, deforestation, ecogreenlove, forestry, forests, infographic, natural disasters, natural disturbances, restore, rforestation, sustainable agriculture, wildfires1 Comment

The world’s forests, which now occupy 30% of the earth’s land surface, are an extremely significant resource, storing vast amounts of carbon, aiding in the purification of water and air, preserving natural biodiversity, and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Despite their critical importance, forests are under attack on a global scale, with the equivalent of 30 soccer fields disappearing every minute.

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Primary Threats to Bees + 10 ways to save them [Visuals]

May 20May 19Posted in Garden & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged biodiversity, ecogreenlove, infographic, pesticides, pollinators, save the bees, wildlife, world bee day1 Comment

Primary Threats + 10 Ways to Save the Bees [Visuals] | ecogreenlove

Scientific studies have linked the use of pesticides containing the chemical thiamethoxam to the falling numbers of honeybees, wild bees and other animals which pollinate plants.

Insects play a vital role in the food chain – with around a third of the food we eat relying on pollination mainly by bees.

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