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Earth Day Activities and Upcycling Crafts

April 17April 20Posted in Aluminium, DIY, Environmental dates, Glass, Man & Nature, Paper, Plastic, Sustainable Guide, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged challenge, crafts, diy, earth day, ecofriendly, ecotips, games, go green, ideas, lifestyle, nature, repurpose, upcycle, Upcycling, zero waste2 Comments

Earth Day Activities, Games and Upcycling Crafts | ecogreenlove

Every April 22, it’s a day to celebrate Earth Day but also to create awareness that Our world needs transformational change. We believe that caring for the Earth is not a matter of one day but a change of habits to transform our individual lifestyles (which will influence us as a consumer, a voter, and a member of a community that can unite for a change).

Whether it’s a creative or functional upcycling, a walk in a park or through the woods, picking up litter, or buying more Earth-friendly products, here are many ways that you can help to care for your planet and make Earth Day Everyday.

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Host an Eco-Friendly Wedding Celebration [Visual]

December 10December 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged decor, ecofriendly, ethical, fashion, go green, green living, ideas, infographic, sustainable, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding flowers, wedding menu, wedding reception, wedding rings

The average U.S. wedding produces more than 400 pounds of waste. Annually, more than 63 tons of CO2 is released into the atmosphere from U.S. weddings alone.

The wedding market has a reputation for being wasteful–and after reading the stats above, it’s not hard to see why. So many features of a wedding day are single-use, such as the decorations, the food, and even the fashion (ahem: wedding dresses).

While the above statistics can be disheartening, the good news is that more and more couples are taking note of the impact their special day is having on the world around them, and they’re taking steps to change that.

There are multiple benefits to hosting a green wedding day celebration. First and foremost, it’s good for the environment–but did you know that it’s also good for your wallet? Many of the eco-friendly wedding hacks you’ll find below will help save the planet, and your wallet.

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Upcycled Valentine’s Cards

February 8February 18Posted in Aluminium, Carton, DIY, Paper, Plastic, self made, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged cards, diy, handmade, ideas, inspiration, penpal, recycle, repurpose, snail mail, upcycle, Upcycling, valentines day, zero wasteLeave a comment

I have been in a penpal group already for almost two years and this has been a great opportunity for me to put my upcycling into action (and use up all the material I’ve been not throwing away from the times before we adopted a zero waste lifestyle, or at least we have tried to). So, in this post I’ll show you the cards I made for my snail mail, as simple as they may look, they were all made with ecogreenlove. Also, I have included some cute Etsy ideas at the end.

💚 If you’re into this, take a look to DIY: Upcycled Valentine’s Day gifts ideas or the video tutorials.

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RE/UPcycling Wine Bottles [Infographic]

September 24September 23Posted in DIY, Glass, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged crafts, diy, glass bottle, home decor, how to cut, ideas, infographic, inspiration, recycle, repurpose, reuse, upcycle, Upcycling, wine bottle, zero wasteLeave a comment

UPcycling Wine Bottles [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Remember our post about 💚 Reusing Wine Cork and 💚 Reusing Glass Bottles? (If you haven’t already, go check them out because there are even more ideas!) This infographic is complementary to those, only summarised and pictured as an infographic showing 2 ways how to cut the glass bottles and 5 ideas how to repurpose them.

“Everything can be used in one way or another and be given a new purpose and life in your home so don’t be in a rush to throw things away. We do live in a consumerist society where money and assets have become our primary goal in life but just because we buy new things everyday it does not mean the old ones are useless. Find creative ways to reuse them, adapt their function and obtain new beautiful items for your home and garden. Make beautiful wine bottle centerpieces or glass lamps and chandeliers; cut them to make candle holders and unique food plates. Just let your imagination do the work for you and be creative.“

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DIY for your Doggy [Infographic]

August 6August 19Posted in DIY, Fabric, other materials, Pets, WoodTagged crafts, diy, dog, feeding station, house, ideas, infographic, pet, pet care, recycle, repurpose, reuse, toys, upcycle, washing stationLeave a comment

In this piece, we give you some fantastic ways to treat your dog by building them some really simple and engaging toys. Not only will you be giving your dog something he’ll love and cherish, you’ll also be keeping the cost down, which is another bonus. These ideas include some really fun toys, a feeding station, a doggy puzzle to get your pooch thinking, an awesome washing station and a really easy to make dog house.

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