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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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The Most and Least eco-friendly shopping Bags [Infographic]

August 31August 31Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bags, basket, benefits, cotton, down sides, eco friendly, environment, fabric, hemp, infographic, options, paper, plastic, recycled, reusable, Shopping, single-use, Waste2 Comments

When doing the grocery we always tend to think is better to buy paper bags or carrying our own fabric reusable bag, right? Well, our friends from MyTree.tv shared these stats which show how even paper bags leave a big water footprint and reusable cotton bags may not be the best ecofriendly option either. Check the full article here and tell us what you think!

Paper vs. plastic bags: You’d think this fight would have been settled by now. But as Trace explains, for cities around the world, the fight is more complicated than you’d think.

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Period Talk: Sustainable Options for Women

April 28April 28Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged alternatives, feminine, hygiene, industry, menstruation, options, period, sustainability, sustainable, tampon, woman, womenLeave a comment

“The paper feminine hygiene industry has done a very good job of convincing women that their period is something [which] should be out of sight and out of mind, something they shouldn’t talk about,” Zivku said. “Think about the advertisements we see – it’s all about silent wrappers, discrete and smaller products that are easier to hide or dispose of, and concealing the fact you have your period. Without opportunities for positive period talk, women and girls may not have the opportunity to learn about or even ask about other, more sustainable options.”

We found this article on Guardian Sustainable Business, super interesting and highly recommended for our women readers. Click on the Link or image to read the full article. Please share your opinions with us!