Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion?

Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion? | ecogreenlove

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?

Continue reading “Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion?”

7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build

7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build | ecogreenlove

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.

Continue reading “7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build”

The Beginners Blueprint for Urban Gardens

The Beginners Blueprint for Urban Gardens | ecogreenlove

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.

Continue reading “The Beginners Blueprint for Urban Gardens”

What We can do to Make Fashion more Sustainable

What We can do to Make Fashion more Sustainable | ecogreenlove

According to a 2018 study by Fashion United, while there are 100 billion items of clothing produced each year, people only wear about 50% of their wardrobe. The demand for fashion fashion has grown tremendously, allowing popular brands to deliver clothing to customers in a matter of weeks from design to purchase.

Continue reading “What We can do to Make Fashion more Sustainable”
Image

How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual]

How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual] | ecogreenlove

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?

Continue reading “How to start reducing your environmental footprint [Visual]”