Sustainable Guide – Page 78

Green Documentaries: Food for Thought, Food for Life

February 9February 8Posted in MediaTagged agriculture, documentary, environment, farming, food, food for life, food for thought, green, sustainable, trailer, urban gardeningLeave a comment

“We want our food fast, convenient and cheap, but at what cost? As farms have become supersized, our environment suffers and so does the quality of our food. Food for Thought, Food for Life explains the downsides of current agribusiness practices, and also introduces us to farmers, chefs, researchers, educators, and advocates who are providing solutions. The film is both poetic and practical; its powerful examination of the connections between our planet and our well-being is accompanied by specific strategies that protect both. With an eye towards a sustainable and abundant future, it offers inspiration for communities that are ready to make a difference.”

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Green Your Laundry Routine [Infographic]

February 9February 17Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged chemicals, cleaning products, diy, dryer balls, eco, environment, fabric softener, footprint, green, hazardous, Health, impact, infographic, labels, laudnry machine, laundry, laundry detergent, pollution, scent, tips, toxic, zero waste6 Comments

“Why should you care about greening your laundry? For starters, many of the chemicals found in common laundry products are hazardous to both humans and the environment (and many more have not been thoroughly tested for safety). Any product that clothing is exposed to – including detergents, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets – coats the fabrics in residues that inevitably come in contact with skin. Effects of direct or airborne exposure to these pollutants can include headaches, dizziness, respiratory issues, and even cancer. Chemicals from these products can also contaminate soil and groundwater after entering the sewer system, and are toxic to marine life.

Disappointingly, products labeled “green,” “natural,” or “organic” have been found to emit just as many dangerous chemicals as standard consumer goods. Many of these chemicals are considered carcinogenic and contribute to air pollution. “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that indoor pollution from cleaning products is likely to be hazardous to health, but there are no federally enforceable standards for their use in the home.”

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Bed Making Hacks [Infographic]

February 2February 8Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bed making, bedroom, duvet, hacks, Home, infographic, no creases, stylishLeave a comment

The bed is the focal point of any bedroom. And no matter how stylish and tidy the rest of your room is, a messy bed will make it look cluttered and ruin the whole effect. Yet making your bed in the morning can be time-consuming and it can be a hassle to make a bed in a style that really shows off your bedding and complements your room. By reading this infographic you can learn about all the bed making styles you can use to make sure your bed is one you can’t wait to get back to at the end of the day. This includes an all important step by step guide to teach you how to make your bed quickly and perfectly, without leaving any creases. There’s also a guide to a quick ‘hack’ to make sure that sorting out your duvet cover is easy as pie; so no more getting your head stuck in the duvet cover!

So now you can get through your day with the warm glow of knowing a perfectly made bed is waiting for you when you get home.

Sleep well! 💤

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The Truth about Styrofoam [Infographic]

January 26January 19Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged alternatives, disposal, environment, facts, Health, infographic, Landfill, new york city, petroleum, plastic, production, Recycling, Styrofoam, take action, washington dcLeave a comment

“It might keep your coffee hot without burning your hand, but plastic foam – more commonly known as Styrofoam – is one of the most harmful materials around when it comes to the environment. This petroleum-based plastic has gained a lot of negative attention in recent years, prompting bans in many cities such as New York City and Washington D.C.”

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Green Documentaries: The Clean Bin Project

January 23March 15Posted in Media, zero wasteTagged compost, consumerism, diy, documentary, eco, environment, green, packaging, plastic, second hand, tips, Waste, zero waste3 Comments

Remember back in October we shared the Just Eat It documentary about food waste? One fellow blogger (Nadine from Zero Journey) let us know they were the creators of this docu about consumerism and waste (which I hadn’t seen it back then). So, highly recommended if you are starting a zero-waste journey!

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