coronavirus – ecogreenlove

How to Disinfect & Reuse a Surgical Mask, N95 or FFP Respirators [Visuals]

January 21June 24Posted in Health, Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged coronavirus, covid-19, disisnfect, disposable, ecogreenlove, extend life, face mask, FFP2, medical mask, N95, pandemic, respirators, reuse, single use, surgical mask1 Comment

In some countries it’s now obligatory to use face masks as soon as you’re out of your home, in some it is only mandatory to wear them indoors or where you can’t keep social distance. We prefer the washable cloth masks (we even made our own) to prevent more pollution and extend the life of fabrics we had like old pajamas and shirts, but due to the lack of a significant decrease of infections, it is now obligatory to wear only surgical or FFP masks (which are single use) in some places.

“With protective gear still in high demand, buying disposable face masks can be difficult, expensive, and can exacerbate shortages for medical personnel.“ For that reason, we want to share some visuals from organizations and education institutes who indicate how to disinfect and extend the life of these masks safely.

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The Coronavirus Impact on the Environment [Infographic]

December 18March 25Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged carbon emissions, coronavirus, covid-19, covid19, ecogreenlove, energy, environment, infographic, Waste, wildlife2 Comments

As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds across the globe, threatening lives and upending the world economy, it’s also had a profound impact on the environment.

Scientists first noticed a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in China, where the pandemic began. This trend followed the pandemic’s spread across the world.

Meanwhile, viral social media posts started to pop up about wildlife sightings in urban areas, claiming “nature just hit the reset button on us.”

Less reported has been the dramatic rise in medical waste and packaging from online shopping.

In this post, we’ll look at the full environmental impact of the COVID-19 crisis to date and what lessons we can take from this tragedy to fight climate change in the future.

Look at the data on the infographic below:

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Staycation: Benefits + Ideas [Visual]

November 11January 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged benefits, budget, camping, coronavirus, covid-19, ecogreenlove, Holidays, how to plan, infographic, local, staycation, tourism, travel, unplug, vacation1 Comment

Staycations, of course, refer to vacations taken in and around your city—or in and around your own house. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people weary of canceled flights, pricey resorts, and highway traffic jams opted to unplug from their devices and plan a week doing everything they’d always wanted to do at home, or happily doing nothing at all.

The upsides abound. You’ll spend little to no time in transit, leaving you more time to enjoy the activities you love most. And you’ll save money—depending on how simple or luxurious you want to skew your time off. You can incorporate family or create an individual experience. Either way, you’ll reap many of the benefits of a traditional vacation and return to your regular life with renewed energy and a sense of well-being.

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How to Stop Touching your Face [Visual]

October 22March 25Posted in HealthTagged coronavirus, covid19, ecogreenlove, Health, hygiene, tips, touch face1 Comment

Touching your face is so natural a habit, you may not even realize you’re doing it until there’s good reason not to. Hands are a common transmission source for pathogens that can make you sick — including bacteria and viruses — according to a 2015 study in the American Journal of Infection Control. The COVID-19 pandemic is reason enough to stop being so handsy, but that’s often easier said than done.

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Tips for your Physical & Mental Wellbeing during Lockdown

June 11June 30Posted in HealthTagged confinement, coronavirus, covid19, ecogreenlove, exercise, happy, Health, home office, lockdown, mental health, nutrition, quarantine, tips, wellbeing

The world is still fighting against COVID-19 and while certain countries have lifted the strict measures that were in place to help flatten the curve, others are still imposing lockdown on their citizens seeing as how the pandemic is still not slowing down in their area. In case you live in a place where the quarantine is not over, you need to be aware of the fact that you have to work on your mental and physical wellbeing in order to come out of this whole situation healthy. Here are some steps you can take.

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