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Go Green and Downsize your Life with a Capsule Wardrobe

October 13October 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged capsule wardrobe, clothes, declutter, environment, fashion, feng shui, holistic, lifestyle, minimalism, overconsumption, reduce, sustainability, sustainable, upcycle, vastra sutra1 Comment

Living a sustainable lifestyle is crucial to minimize the impact we have on the environment. The overproduction of clothing is just one way humans have harmed the environment and our world. Through minimalism and sustainability, having only what you need and consuming less can positively change the planet and your life. It’s essential to find your own personal style, and by building a capsule wardrobe, you can find stylish outfits while reducing the number of clothing articles you need. Integrating the principles of Feng Shui, Vastra Sutra, and other holistic beliefs with your capsule wardrobe will help you bring positive flow and more abundance into your life.

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PFAS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [Video]

October 6October 4Posted in MediaTagged chemicals, dupont, ecogreenlove, environment, forever chemicals, gore tex, Health, non-stick, PFAS chemicals, teflon, toxic, toxic waste, toxic water, waste disposal, waterproof1 Comment

John Oliver discusses PFAS — a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues — and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

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Why Solarpunk can Change the World [Video]

October 1September 30Posted in MediaTagged airship, climate change, ecogreenlove, environment, ethical, future, makers space, mesh network, solar panel, solar power, solarpunk, sustainability, sustainable, tool share, utopiaLeave a comment

In this video essay, Our Changing Climate looks at why solarpunk gives hope for the future in a world ravaged by climate change and climate chaos. Specifically, it answers the question, what is solarpunk? As well as proposes tangible solarpunk solutions like solar cookers and solar ovens, makerspaces, and 21st-century zero-carbon airships. Solarpunk presents a vision of the world that is simultaneously hopeful and worth fighting for. Solarpunk envisions a more just future that incorporates leftist liberatory ideologies into a world that has successfully established a world that is both human-centric and nature-centric. As a result, solarpunk stands in stark opposition to the current capitalist profit-centric world we live in. Solarpunk gives us art, dreams, and culture that are worth fighting for, and it grounds that future in the tools and technology already available.

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10 Xeriscaping Ideas for Dry Climates [Visual]

September 29September 29Posted in Garden & NatureTagged container garden, drip irrigation, dry climate, ecogreenlove, environment, garden, gardening, landscape design, low maintenance, native plants, save water, tips, water conservation, xersicaping1 Comment

Xeriscaping is a landscape designing technique of creating a yard that requires little water. Xeriscaping takes advantage of native and drought hardy plants, along with hardscaping and decorative elements to create an attractive display that requires minimal maintenance.

Guide to Saving Energy at Home [Visual + Printable Tracker]

September 9September 8Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, ecotips, energy efficiency, energy efficient, energy saving, energy waste, environment, free download, habit tracker, printable, save energy, Sustainable living, tips1 Comment

Your behaviors and routines directly affect your home energy bill. Each room has opportunities to maximize savings and efficiency, whether you’re looking to make small changes or overhaul your home completely.

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