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How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual]

February 5Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate action, climate change, climate crisis, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, energy use, environment, infographic, recycle, sustainability, sustainable, tips1 Comment

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 agreements.

All of this has resulted in a growing sense of climate despair among experts. Governments and corporations bear a huge portion of the responsibility. But what can individuals do in the face of such massive, global threats?

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Veganuary: Try Vegan this January [Visual]

January 8January 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged animal suffering, climate crisis, diet, ecogreenlove, food, Health, plant based, sustainability, vegan, veganism, veganuaryLeave a comment

For over a decade, Veganuary has been encouraging people to try vegan for January and beyond.

Animal farming threatens the survival of life on earth and is the greatest cause of animal suffering. A mass shift to plant-based eating is the solution.

Veganuary is focused on changing consumer behaviours and attitudes, while providing all the information and practical support required to make the transition to veganism as easy and as enjoyable as possible through the month. People can take part at www.veganuary.com/try-vegan.

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Stay Cozy with Budget-Friendly, Eco-Smart Heating this Winter

January 4Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate change, climate crisis, eco friendly, ecogreenlove, energy, energy efficiency, environment, heating, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable, technology, tips, winterLeave a comment

A sound heating system is crucial for comfort in the colder months. However, the most common ones are typically gas-powered and are not efficient. They also release harmful gases into the environment, increasing a house’s carbon footprint. Fortunately, technological advances have created a variety of green heating options that are eco-friendly and can reduce bills.

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How to go plastic-free for a day at the beach

July 1Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged beach holidays, climate change, climate crisis, eco friendly, ecogreenlove, environment, plastic free, plastic pollution, plastic waste, pollution, sustainability, sustainable, tipsLeave a comment

Lycra, neoprene, polystyrene and other potential pollutants have become near-ubiquitous. Pre-1950, we just didn’t take plastic to the beach. Now it’s virtually impossible not to, even if it’s just you and your swimmers.

These are the some of the best ways to avoid seaside plastic pollution:

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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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