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The true Cost of Living Off the Grid [Infographic]

May 3May 3Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged benefits, costs, ecogreenlove, environment, green living, guide, infographic, nature, off-grid lifestyle, sustainable1 Comment

As bills rack up and carbon footprints become measurably worse, it’s no wonder living off the grid is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle. According to the Conservation Institute, over 1.7 billion people are living off the grid, meaning they do not rely on public utilities (electricity, water, etc.)

Off-grid living isn’t for everyone, but once you’re up and running and pay off the starting costs, you’ll wind up saving tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. This radical lifestyle change can present many challenges, which is why this visual is a guide for building a life off the grid, from the need-to-know stats to the cost estimates and equipment needed to get yourself going.

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Breathing Techniques for Anxiety [Guide]

February 5February 4Posted in HealthTagged 4-7-8 breathing, anxiety, breathing exercise, diaphragma breathing, guide, Health, mental health, wellbeing9 Comments

You have a built-in stress reliever, always free and always available: your breath. Fortunately most of the time you don’t need to think about breathing. With no conscious effort, your body keeps the oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels of your blood in balance by varying your breathing rate. However, you have the power to consciously control your breath when you want to, and learning to do so can be an incredible tool for health and wellbeing.

For thousands of years, people have learned to control breathing for health and spiritual reasons. In the Indian yogic tradition, breath control is called pranayama, and it’s practiced to facilitate meditation, enhance physical yoga practices, and change mood. Scientific research affirms pranayama can help people feel better. The practice of Sudarshan Kriya yoga, a series of breathing exercises, has been shown to reduce anxiety, relieve insomnia, and dramatically reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans and disaster survivors. Keep reading to learn why breathing can be so powerful, and discover how to harness the power of your breath to feel calmer and more alert.

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DIY: Homemade Face Paint [Recipe]

November 25October 12Posted in DIYTagged diy, face paint, face paint color palette, face paint kids designs, guide, homemade, homemade face paint, how to make face paint, recipeLeave a comment

Homemade face paint is an affordable, easy way to celebrate Halloween, without the toxins of store-bought face paint. Because this paint is made from household items, it is easy to wash out with soap and water, which makes it great for younger kids or kids with sensitive skin. That being said, it’s also easier to rub off, so it isn’t the paint you want to use if you want the design to last for an extended period of time.

You’ll love how easy it is to whip up this homemade face paint, and they’ll be excited to try out fun patterns and designs! To find out how you can create your own homemade face paint, follow this step-by-step guide below.

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Commercial Building Energy Usage [Infographic]

June 13June 18Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged business, commercial building, energy consumption, energy efficiency, energy usage, guide, industrial buildings, industry, infographic, save energy, tipsLeave a comment

Savings could reach that enormous level if energy efficiency for commercial and industrial buildings improved by just 10%, according to Energy Star program estimates. The pie chart in this infographic shows what energy is being used for in commercial buildings. This guide also offers simple tips to improve the energy efficiency of a commercial building.

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Make less trash [Guide]

February 21March 15Posted in Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged compost, guide, how to make less trash, minimalism, plastic free, recycle, reduce, refuse, repair, reuse, simpllify, zero waste3 Comments

Zero waste doesn’t mean producing or consuming nothing. It’s about carefully and intentionally designing, producing, and consuming without waste as an end product.

“We make less waste and eventually when we can shift the way manufactures design and create stuff (and we have the infrastructure to recover) then we will live in a circular economy (zero waste) and that word zero will actually mean zero. Until then, do your best, start small, and voice your consumer opinion! Change won’t happen until we speak up and use our consumer power as much as we can.”

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