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How to Recycle in the Age of COVID-19 [Visual]

March 16June 30Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged covid-19, disposable, ecogreenlove, environment, go green, green living, green solutions, infographic, pandemic, plastic pollution, pollution, Recycling, single use, sustainable, Waste1 Comment

You can do your part in minimizing the environmental impact of the pandemic on our world. From ordering packages to your apartment in minimal packaging to encouraging communal recycling efforts with other renters; small changes can be made that make a big difference. Check out this guide by ApartmentGuide to recycling in the age of COVID-19 below.

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How to Disinfect & Reuse a Surgical Mask, N95 or FFP Respirators [Visuals]

January 21June 24Posted in Health, Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged coronavirus, covid-19, disisnfect, disposable, ecogreenlove, extend life, face mask, FFP2, medical mask, N95, pandemic, respirators, reuse, single use, surgical mask1 Comment

In some countries it’s now obligatory to use face masks as soon as you’re out of your home, in some it is only mandatory to wear them indoors or where you can’t keep social distance. We prefer the washable cloth masks (we even made our own) to prevent more pollution and extend the life of fabrics we had like old pajamas and shirts, but due to the lack of a significant decrease of infections, it is now obligatory to wear only surgical or FFP masks (which are single use) in some places.

“With protective gear still in high demand, buying disposable face masks can be difficult, expensive, and can exacerbate shortages for medical personnel.“ For that reason, we want to share some visuals from organizations and education institutes who indicate how to disinfect and extend the life of these masks safely.

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