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7 Threats to Sea Turtles + Ways You can Help [Visuals]

June 11Posted in Environmental dates, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged climate change, coastal tourism, conservation, ecogreenlove, environment, fishing, marine life, plastic pollution, pollution, sea turtle, sea turtle week, threats, tourism, turtle eggs, turtleshellLeave a comment

Discover the threats, but also, the simple ways you can make a difference in the lives of sea turtles every day! Our resilient ocean friends need our support to ensure they flourish for future generations.

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The Global Impact of PFAS Pollution [Visual]

June 7June 7Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, environment, forever chemicals, Health, nonstick, PFAS chemicals, pfas free, pollution, water resistantLeave a comment

PFAS pose a threat to our health and the well-being of our environment. The best way to reduce your exposure is to understand where PFAS originate, how they spread and what products contain them.

According to the Environmental Working Group, more than 200 million Americans could be exposed to drinking water with unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

While PFAS are all around us, not many people know the risks of exposure. Use this guide to learn what products commonly contain PFAS and how you can limit your exposure to them.

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Weird and Wonderful Facts about Terrestrial Ecosystems

June 5Posted in Environmental dates, Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged #GenerationRestoration, agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, climate crisis, conservation, ecogreenlove, ecosystems, environment, frinking water, global waste, sustainability, trees, World Environment DayLeave a comment

This year’s World Environment Day campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” Drought and desertification are threatening essential ecosystems across the planet, including freshwater ecosystems and soil, the connective tissue that makes all life on Earth possible.

Here is a closer look at what makes terrestrial and land-based ecosystems so unique and, in some cases, awe-inspiring.

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Is Well Water Healthier Than Municipal Water?

December 8December 8Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, environment, natural resources, sustainability, waterLeave a comment

Water is a basic human necessity for life. While everyone needs it, there is an ongoing debate regarding the healthiest water source — well or municipal? With the state of water contamination nowadays, making a well-thought-out choice is essential to your health and well-being.

The average person uses up a lot of water daily, whether for drinking, cooking, showering or another use. As such, water quality is of the utmost importance. Let’s explore the differences between well and municipal water sources in the U.S. and which is better for you.

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