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From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity [Visuals]

May 22Posted in Environmental dates, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged biodiversity, climate change, conscious consumption, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, nature, pollution, reduce waste, sustainability, sustainable, sustainablteLeave a comment

From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity | ecogreenlove

This year’s International Day for Biodiversity theme promotes action in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”

Although every Biodiversity Day carries with it its own special significance, this year’s global celebrations bring a renewed sense of hope, thanks to the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

To mark this incredible achievement, the theme reflects both the celebratory nature of what was achieved at COP 15, as well as the urgency of what still needs to be done in terms of implementation.

Around the world, governments and people are showing what they are doing to Build Back Biodiversity.

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21 Ideas to Reuse Silica Packets

July 20July 20Posted in DIY, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged best out of waste, diy, ecogreenlove, low waste, recycle, reduce, reduce waste, repurpose, reuse, silica gel, silica packets, silica sachet, upcycle, zero wasteLeave a comment

For sure you have gotten a lot of them inside a variety of different products.
Did you know you can reuse them over and over again?

Silica gel is a desiccant, a substance that absorbs moisture, which makes these packets perfect for keeping things extremely dry and moisture-free. Though silica gel packets clearly instruct you to throw them away and not to eat them, you can actually keep and reuse them in many ways. Here are just some ideas:

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12 Ideas to Upcycle Pistachio shells

June 24June 25Posted in DIY, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged best out of waste, diy, ecogreenlove, low waste, pistachio, pistachio shells, pistashells, recycle, reduce, reduce waste, repurpose, reuse, upcycle, zero wasteLeave a comment

Wondering how to make use of all those leftover pistachio shells?

To start, if you are not eating pistachios, you’re missing out on so many benefits. Did you know they are known as “happy nuts”? They help control diabetes, manage weight and stress, have a healthy heart, absorb iron, eliminate skin dryness and aid digestion.

Once you eat a little bunch a day, clean the shells and start crafting. Here are just some ideas of what you can make:

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25 Ideas to Upcycle Plastic Eggs

June 13June 13Posted in DIY, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged best out of waste, diy, ecogreenlove, kinder egg, kinder surprise, low waste, plastic egg, plastic eggs, recycle, reduce, reduce waste, repurpose, reuse, upcycle, zero waste1 Comment

What to do with those plastic containers after eating the chocolate and assembling the toy inside? 🥚

Although we do not recommend the consumption of this product, here are just some of the best and most creative ideas we found around to repurpose the plastic eggs afterwards:

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The Value of Sustainability and Eco-Conscious Policies in the Workplace

May 12May 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged community garden, ecoconscious, ecogreenlove, green business, green solutions, policy change, reduce waste, sustainability, workplaceLeave a comment

Today the list of companies that say they are going green and becoming more sustainable is a mile long. Businesses are clamoring to make claims regarding all of their efforts to make products designed for a cleaner planet and a more conscious public. However, we find time and time again that much of this hype is just lip service and the actual changes and investments are small or nonexistent.

Though many companies say they are going green, few are legitimately implementing the steps to make real changes. A lot of them recognize that consumers are invested in a more sustainable change and are taking advantage of the green movement without seriously making strides to reduce waste and emissions. The companies that actually are working towards significant, lasting positive impacts are much less common.

Many of the companies that fall into this smaller category aren’t just making changes that make them more sustainable. They have most likely also made meaningful changes to their company policies. These changes are strong and clearly communicated policies and practices that the company plans to implement in the name of going green and becoming more sustainable.

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