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Eco-Friendly Ideas for a Homeowner [Infographic]

November 15November 22Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged appliances, ecofriendly, ecology, furniture, green home, green living, green solutions, heating, home insulation, home lighting tips, homeowner, how to reduce carbon footprint at home, infographic, water efficient4 Comments

If you think that implementing eco-friendly measures in your home is more expensive than it’s worth, it’s worth considering that most of these measures involve short-term spending for long-term saving. Ultimately, the costs of installing new features will end up being recouped in the long run. Also, homeowners who make their homes more environmentally friendly often feel satisfaction that they are doing their bit for the good of Mother Nature.

If you would like to improve the eco-friendliness of your home, there are some very simple and inexpensive measures you can take as a very good starting point. For instance, opt for energy-saving light bulbs with low wattage that will last you for much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Also, get into the habit of using washing machines and dishwashers only when they are full, as using these appliances with half-loads or less is a highly inefficient practice that will serve only to plump your utility bills.

If you are very serious about living in an eco-friendly home, projects such as installing solar panels on your roof and adding insulation to walls will drastically reduce your carbon footprint and greatly boost your home’s value if you decide to sell it further down the line. These are prime examples of how a relatively minor investment now could reap substantial savings in the longer-term.

This infographic from EZ Living Interiors explores a few more ways in which you can transform your home into an impressively eco-friendly residence.

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Ecological Basics [Infographic]

January 17January 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecology, ecosystem, endangered species, facts, global warming, infographic, marine species, plastic pollution, pollution, stats, water stressLeave a comment

Ecological Basis [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

This infographic presents some figures about how much pollution we are adding every day to our air, the impact of the global warming and plastic pollution in our waters affecting, not only the marine species, but our own population.

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Environmental Dates: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

June 17June 17Posted in Environmental datesTagged agriculture, climate change, consumption, desertification, drought, ecology, environment, farmers, food, investment, june 17, soil, sustainable, system, technology, wdcd, world day to combat desertification1 Comment

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June every year. The focus this year is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems.”

With the slogan, ‘No such thing as a free lunch. Invest in healthy soil’, the 2015 observance calls for

A change in our land use practices through smart agriculture and adaptation to changing climate, especially in the dry fragile parts of the world where food shortages are becoming more and more severe
Access to technology and land rights for small holder farmers who safeguard the environment and meet the food needs of millions of households, especially among the poorest households
A balance in the land use for ecology and consumption, drawing on the best practices
More investments in sustainable land practices so that sustainable food systems become the normal practice and
More effective action on desertification whose effects on security, peace and stability are invisible yet real for the affected countries due especially to food and water scarcity and environmentally forced migration.

Source: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification