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Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting Your Perfect Dog

April 30Posted in Man & Nature, Pets, Sustainable GuideTagged adopting a dog, adoption, animal shelter, animals, dog, dogs, ecogreenlove, pets, rescued dog, step by step, sustainability, sustainable, tipsLeave a comment

Perhaps you’ve watched people play fetch with their dogs in the park and can’t help but want to adopt one yourself. It wouldn’t just be you giving the ideal pup a safe and loving forever home — they’ll also offer the unconditional love you crave.

Before you visit your local animal shelter and choose the first dog you see, you must prepare. From considering your ideal breed to buying the necessary supplies, the adoption process requires careful planning and consideration to ensure you fit each other perfectly. This guide will help you navigate a smooth adoption process as you bring your canine companion home.

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Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion?

March 25March 25Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged anti consumerism, conscious consumption, consumerism, ecogreenlove, environment, fast fashion, homeware, less is more, slow down, sustainability, sustainable, underconsumptionLeave a comment

Supermarkets and high street stores are full of cheap cups, cushions and ceramics. How can it ever be a good deal for designers, factory workers – or the planet?

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The Science of Happiness [Visual]

March 20Posted in HealthTagged ecogreenlove, happiest countries, happiness, Health, infographic, mental health, nature, welfare, wellbeing, wellness, world happiness reportLeave a comment

What makes people happy? Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors.

It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year’s UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America’s Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.

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7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build

March 17Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged construction, design, eco friendly, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, energy conservation, environment, home build, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable, Sustainable living, tips, Waste, zero wasteLeave a comment

If you’ve ever driven past a partially finished property, you’ve seen firsthand that the construction process generates a massive amount of waste. Can you build your dream house while staying true to your sustainability goals? The answer is yes — making careful choices can reduce or eliminate that issue.

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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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