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The Benefits of Sustainable Shopping

May 11May 10Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clothing, consumerism, consumption, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, fashion, industry, organic materials, pollution, reduce, sustainability, sustainable, Waste9 Comments

In the world of business, sustainability is an important factor. The dictionary meaning states that sustainability is the quality of being able to continue over a long period of time. This could stand for a whole host of elements, as the meaning will vary depending on the industry.

The importance of sustainability is deep-rooted in fashion, regarding the lifespan and quality of the clothes and the effect the production process has on the environment. A fashion brand with a sustainable production line will benefit the planet and its customers.

Now more than ever, customers look for sustainability when shopping, despite the increase of damaging industries such as fast fashion, which are overproducing and polluting. This is because of the many benefits that sustainable shopping offers, including the lack of slave labour, fewer pollutants and of course, the use of organic and renewable materials.

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Valuing Water 💧: 5 Different Perspectives

March 22March 23Posted in Environmental dates, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged agriculture, clean water, climate change, ecogreenlove, ecosystem, environment, pollution, water resources, water value, world water day1 Comment

World Water Day • Valuing Water | ecogreenlove

The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water.

Economic development and a growing global population means agriculture and industry are getting thirstier and water-intensive energy generation is rising to meet demand. Climate change is making water more erratic and contributing to pollution.

As societies balance the demands on water resources, many people’s interests are not being taken into account.

How we value water determines how water is managed and shared. The value of water is about much more than its price – water has enormous and complex value for our households, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment.

If we overlook any of these values, we risk mismanaging this finite, irreplaceable resource.

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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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Soil is Alive! [Visual + Video]

December 5January 21Posted in Environmental dates, Garden & NatureTagged agriculture, awareness, biodiversity, climate change, compost, ecogreenlove, environment, infographic, nature, pollution, soil degradation, soil organism, sustainability, world soil day3 Comments

World Soil Day (WSD), 5 December is the United Nations Observance that celebrates healthy soils for a food-secure future. This years’ campaign “Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity” urges us to focus our attention on the workers belowground – from tiny bacteria to agile millipedes and slimy earthworms – all of which contribute to processes that are indispensable to life on Earth.

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UK Litter Crisis [+ Visuals]

October 14October 21Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged cigarette butts, ecogreenlove, environment, littering, pollution, smoking, uk, united kingdom, Waste6 Comments

Regatta uncover the shocking truth behind the UK litter crisis

The amount of pollution created across the world has been highlighted vigorously over recent years. With the current pandemic now taking up news channels, tabloids and other media outlets, the coverage surrounding the environment around us has taken a back seat, but the topic is still as important as ever.

As countries across the globe went into lockdown, experts revealed that levels of carbon emissions had plummeted, due to the lack of vehicles on the roads and the majority of the aviation industry at a standstill. Although this is encouraging news, the same can’t be said for the amount of litter being dropped in the UK on a daily basis.

Sadly, the UK is facing a litter crisis with popular beauty spots such as beaches, parks and woodland areas being littered with items, causing harm to wildlife and creating an untidy environment. To highlight how severe the UK litter crisis is, Regatta have launched a campaign which looks at the matter in detail. From the amount of litter dropped every second, to the most common types dropped each year, some of their findings can be seen below.

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