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Reasons to Celebrate International Day of Forests

March 19March 22Posted in Environmental dates, Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged air pollution, biodiversity, clean water, climate change, deforestation, ecogreenlove, environment, forest degradation, Health, nature, reforestation, wellbeing1 Comment

International Day of Forests 2021 [Visual] | ecogreenlove

The 2021 International Day of Forests celebration, has the main theme of “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” raising awareness of how forests play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Restoring the health of our forests and sustainably managing them are crucial to support livelihoods, mitigate climate change, safeguard biodiversity and reduce the risk of future pandemics.

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Environmental Crisis: Cities Fighting Plastic and Air Pollution

April 7April 6Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged air pollution, climate change, ecogreenlove, environment, green living, green walls, Health, mobility, plastic pollution, refill, reverse vending machines, single use plastic

Have you ever seen a bunch of plastic bottles and bags floating in your local river or lake? Were you ever tempted to grab a mask in order to prevent smog from getting into your lungs? Pollution today is all around us, some results of it we can see (trash, landfills, smog) and some we can’t see which makes them even more dangerous. Luckily, city authorities are finally cracking under pressure and making serious steps to put a stop on our environmental crisis. Here’s what urban settlements can do in order to fight plastic and air pollution.

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Ways to Breathe easier Indoors [Infographic]

October 1September 30Posted in HealthTagged air pollution, air qualitiy, ecogreenlove, Health, household, indoor pollution, infographic, pollution, tips

Ways to Breath easier Indoors [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Recent studies have been released stating that even our homes can be contaminated by the daily pollutants usually only reserved for metropolitan epicenters. While these pollutants are on a much smaller scale than, say, city smog, it’s important to eliminate them for the safety of the entire household.

The consequences of efficiency are the main culprit. From household cleaning product fumes to smoke from burnt cooking ware, everyday products need to be considered with care before purchasing and while using. It’s inevitable — we need to buy modern products to function normally in today’s society. However, this doesn’t equate to carelessness.

One step to take to a greener home is to ditch artificial air fresheners. Science Direct report that 20 percent of the American population is allergic to such smell enhancers — and some may not know it. Opt for a naturally scented candle or organic and natural popery bag.

There are many more ways to anti-pollute a home, here is an infographic by FragranceX.com that gives specific, scientifically-backed ways to keep your home fresh and pollutant-free.

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Alarming Indoor CO2 Levels [Infographic]

March 29October 11Posted in HealthTagged air pollution, air quality, co2, green living, Health, indoor environment, infographicLeave a comment

The indoor air quality in our homes can be worse than we think – and it could be leading to a wide variety of health problems. Thanks in part to super-efficient modern homes, we may be living in homes filled with volatile organic chemicals such as formaldehyde and benzene that could be having a dangerous long-term impact on our health.

An expert on indoor air quality, Professor Colbeck explains that both outdoor and indoor air need to be considered when evaluating air quality indoors. He says outdoor air pollution in the present day mostly involves nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from traffic emissions.

Unfortunately, while outdoor air pollution is regularly discussed, indoor air pollution gets little attention. This is despite the fact that, as Dawson points out, “Indoor air pollution can be up to five times worse than outside air pollution.”

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12 Air Purifying Houseplants [Infographic]

March 19March 29Posted in Garden & Nature, HealthTagged air pollution, air purifying, benzene, carbon monoxide, clean air, formaldehyde, gardening, Health, houseplants, indoor plants, infographic, pollutants, tips, toxins, voc1 Comment

We need fresh air to live a healthy and full life, but it’s fast becoming a luxury. Residents of many major cities around the world are plagued with smog and poisonous gases from motor vehicles, fossil fuel based power plants, and factories.

The good news is there is a simple solution you can use at home to make your air much cleaner. While air purifiers might help, air purifying plants are a great and natural way to clean your home’s air supply.

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