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Staycation: Benefits + Ideas [Visual]

November 11January 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged benefits, budget, camping, coronavirus, covid-19, ecogreenlove, Holidays, how to plan, infographic, local, staycation, tourism, travel, unplug, vacation1 Comment

Staycations, of course, refer to vacations taken in and around your city—or in and around your own house. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people weary of canceled flights, pricey resorts, and highway traffic jams opted to unplug from their devices and plan a week doing everything they’d always wanted to do at home, or happily doing nothing at all.

The upsides abound. You’ll spend little to no time in transit, leaving you more time to enjoy the activities you love most. And you’ll save money—depending on how simple or luxurious you want to skew your time off. You can incorporate family or create an individual experience. Either way, you’ll reap many of the benefits of a traditional vacation and return to your regular life with renewed energy and a sense of well-being.

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Who are the Pollinators? [Infographic]

April 29April 28Posted in Garden & NatureTagged beekeepers, bees, farmers, flowers, food, honey, infographic, local, nature, organic, pollinators, tips, what to plantLeave a comment

“Although pollinators come in every shape and size, bees probably make the largest contribution to our daily lives. Bees pollinate more than 100 types of crops in the US—everything from almonds to zucchini. They’re also vital to the reproduction of clover and alfalfa, which feed grazing animals like cows and goats. But last winter was a bleak season for bees. According to the latest survey data, the average US beekeeper lost 45% of her colonies.”

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Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs (when are they in season?)

May 12May 13Posted in FoodTagged buy, carbon footprint, citrus, cultivars, don't squeeze, edible, environmentalist, farmers, flavor, flowers, fresh, fruits, green, grow, herbs, label, local, Market, money, nutrient, origin, picking, produce, save, season, sight, smell, source, spices, sticker, supermarket, tips, vegetablesLeave a comment

by Russell van Kraayenburg on Chasing Delicious Kitchen 101

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How Choosing Organic Helps the World

January 31January 13Posted in Food, Sustainable GuideTagged assure, buy, capture, eliminate, infographic, local, Milk, oil, organic, produce, product, waterLeave a comment

5Fridays

Consumerism Stats [Infographic]

January 24November 24Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged buy, change, climate change, consumerism, debate, environmental, impact, infographic, lifestyle, local, numbers, reuse, Shopping, statistics, statsLeave a comment

5Fridays

For our third exclusive infographic, we decided to picked up on an issue that really has a visible impact in our lives: Consumerism.

Of course, we all enjoy shopping around, and get access to worldwide items, bought trough a simple click of a button. Or drive around in our brand new cars, feeling free, independent and happy. Or go to some exotic restaurant, and taste the mysterious flavors of foreign cuisine.

But, here’s the thing: when we look up at the numbers behind the impact of those everyday pleasures, and think about the ongoing debate about climate change and the all the other environmental impacts caused by that lifestyle, one thing gets clear: we need to change.

Take a look at some of the numbers we’re bringing you here, and think about it.

Or better yet, act upon it.

Source:
Visualoop