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Guide to Alternative Car Fuels [Infographic]

April 26May 3Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged alternatives, benefits, biofuel, cars, downsides, drawbacks, electric, ethanol, fuel, gasoline, greener, guide, hydrogen, infographic, options, propane, solar power2 Comments

“While many of us are already familiar with electric cars, there are numerous other energy options for motorists who may prefer to deviate from gasoline. Hydrogen, biofuels, ethanol, propane and solar power are just some of the alternative on offer for the ‘greener’ motorist. Be aware, though, that each of these options has their downsides, and refuelling stations for alternative fuels are still in very short supply, although this is likely to change over the next few years.”

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Eureka! Everything you need to know about Light bulbs [Infographic]

April 12April 18Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged cfl, comparison, eco friendly, electrictiy, environment, guide, halogen, incandescent, infographic, LED, light, lightbulbs, recycle, Recycling2 Comments

“There has been a sea change in the past few years, with the slow phasing out of standard incandescent light bulbs in favor of more efficient models such as LED and CFL. The latter two types can help to cut down on energy costs, and also have a longer lifespan than previous bulbs. Read this infographic for more information on the difference between each bulb type, and also tips on how to recycle your outdated bulbs!”

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Buying Vegetables Guide [Infographic]

April 7April 6Posted in FoodTagged food, fresh, groceries, guide, how to, infographic, produce, Shopping, supermarket, tips, vegetablesLeave a comment

If you are unable to tell which tomatoes are ripe or if that lettuce is fresh, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a helpful guide on how to select vegetables at the supermarket that LifeHacker has put it in an easy-to-scan, printable infographic format to save it on your phone or print it out and take it to the store, and you’ll always have the freshest veggies. Check it out below.

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Modern Technology to Warm an Old Home [Infographic]

April 5April 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged efficiency, green living, guide, heating, home improvement, infographic, insultation, modern technology, old home, save moneyLeave a comment

Older homes are great to live in, but sometimes their charm comes at the cost of heat efficiency. This loses you heat and can make your home less green and more expensive to run. To the extent that a Victorian four bed detached house may cost over twice as much to heat as a modern equivalent.

Fortunately, there are ways you can overcome this problem while maintaining the look and feel of a period home.

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Seasonal Flowers [Hand Drawn Infographic]

March 18March 28Posted in Garden & NatureTagged all year round, autumn, bloom, flower power, flowers, garden, gardening, guide, hand drawn, Health, infographic, seasonal, spring, summer, tips, winter3 Comments

ecogreenlove started out as a resource for upcycling projects, as many of you might be aware of – but it quickly grew to a full-blown blog that looks at just about anything that can make living greener, more sustainable, and more fulfilling.

Now, I’d like to let you in on a little secret that’s going to improve your well-being while adding more life and color to empty spaces.

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