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How much of the Plastic is actually Recycled? [Infographic]

April 6March 15Posted in Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged facts, How much of the Plastic is recycled?, infographic, ocean pollution, plastic packaging, plastic pollution, recyclable packaging, recyclable plastics, Recycling, which plastics are not recycled, zero waste8 Comments

On February 2017, The Guardian published an article about how much of the plastics are recycled in the world. Everytime we go to the supermarket we see shelves full of food in plastic packagings or in boxes made of mixed materials and we simply take them without thinking where do they go after we throw them into the “Recycling” bin. We take for granted they will be recycled because they have the triangle with the arrows little symbol, right? Unfortunately… is not the case.

Below, we present a simple visual with the shocking numbers based on this publication. And even though there are companies trying to make biodegradable plastic, the problem is still there. See below some of the many reasons to give up on plastic and go zero waste.

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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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Why we Need to Save the Bees [Infographic]

September 30October 14Posted in Garden & NatureTagged climate change, facts, flowers, food supply, gardening, herbs, infographic, pesticides, pollinator, save the bees5 Comments

Not only are bees incredible pollinators, they are also the only insect in the world to produce food that humans can eat. Over the last two decades, research has shown that this hardworking creature is in rapid decline.

Find in this infographic below, why it’s so important that we save these ancient insects and how you can help:
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Truth About Plastic [Infographic]

September 13September 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bpa, facts, impact, infographic, litter, ocean, plastic, refuse, reuse, trash4 Comments

Did you know EVERY piece of plastic ever made still exists today?!

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Fascinating Facts about Coffee vs. Tea [Infographic]

June 20June 27Posted in HealthTagged alzheimer, antioxidants, benefits, caffeine, Cancer, coffee, diabetes, effects, energy, facts, Health, infographic, tea, tips3 Comments

For long, coffee and tea-drinkers have feuded over which is the better beverage. In the face of this generation’s-long debate, will one side ever be declared the winner? Can one beverage truly be considered to be superior to the other? Here, are shown 10 facts about the effects of coffee and tea on your health.

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