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The Problem with Consumerism [Videos]

November 27January 13Posted in Media, Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate change, climate crisis, climate emergency, consumer, consumerism, consumption, degrowth, ecogreenlove, environment, green energy, minimalism1 Comment

In 2009, South Korea did something remarkable. The country poured 2% of its GDP, some $38.1 billion, into environmental projects, hoping to create one million green jobs over the next five years. The goal was to spur growth in a slumping economy while simultaneously creating a low carbon society. In one sense, the plan worked. South Korea’s economic system did eventually recover, but in a more important sense, the plan failed. From 2009 to 2014, Korea’s emissions rose 11.8%. So, despite massive investments in clean energy, railway expansion, and energy efficiency, South Korea’s emissions still climbed.

So what happened? Why didn’t South Korea’s green growth strategy work? The video below (by Our Changing Climate) will answer that question and more in order to understand one of the insidious spectres that haunts the green energy revolution: consumption.

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Ways to Construct an Eco-Friendly Balcony Garden [Visual]

August 22Posted in Garden & NatureTagged balcony, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, garden, gardening, go green, green energy, green living, green solutions, grow your own food, infographic, sustainable, upcycle, urban gardening

It’s important to realize that our consumption patterns impact the environment. Consider the fact that each day 80,000 acres of forests disappear from the earth and more than 20,000 tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean. Furthermore, a significant portion of the food that many of us eat travels long distances before ending up in our supermarkets that we then need to drive our cars to in order to purchase. By constructing an eco-friendly balcony garden we can actually begin to remedy some of these issues. For tips on how to construct an eco-friendly balcony garden check out the visual from Apartment Guide below.

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Solar Energy: What you Need to Know [Infographic]

April 21April 20Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clean energy, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, fossil fuels, green business, green energy, green living, green solutions, infographic, microgrid, pollution, renewable energy, solar batteries

Solar Energy: Fast Facts, Stats, and Trends you Need to Know [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Aside from avoiding plastic, opting for public transportation, and going for more organic food choices, one significant factor in defining a person’s carbon footprint is energy consumption. Fossil fuels remain to be the most common energy source; but thanks to innovations in technology, people are now able to harness the power of the environment without doing any harm.

Switching to renewable sources can be one of your best investments. Wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, and solar panels are all eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Opting for them won’t only minimize your impact on the environment, but it would also allow you to enjoy several practical benefits as well.

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Rooftop Energy Storage [Infographic]

August 13August 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged australia, green energy, green living, green solutions, infographic, renewable energy, rooftop energy storage, solar energy, solar power, solar technologyLeave a comment

There is a growing demand for renewable energy sources as results of global warming become more evident year on year. While you would struggle to fit a wind farm or tidal hydroelectrical system on your property – rooftop solar energy is available, affordable and on the rise.

The global community is taking steps to ramp up renewable energy programmes. Solar energy is one of the most widely discussed due to its simple implementation. The ready availability and frequent technological advances make it one of the most viable options.

Roof Stores has created this infographic to highlight the emerging trends in rooftop solar energy. Read on to find out how attitudes are changing, and which countries are leading the way.

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Environmentally Friendly Hospitals [Infographic]

June 19June 28Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged eco friendly, energy efficiency, environment, environmentally friendly, green building, green energy, greenest hospitals, infographic, Recycling, sustainability, sustainable, Waste management, water efficiency2 Comments

These innovative hospitals are choosing to look after the environment as well as their patients. With modern, state of the art facilities, eco-friendly hospitals are winning awards for their efforts.

Here, we take a look at some of the most environmentally friendly hospitals in the USA.

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