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Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting Your Perfect Dog

April 30Posted in Man & Nature, Pets, Sustainable GuideTagged adopting a dog, adoption, animal shelter, animals, dog, dogs, ecogreenlove, pets, rescued dog, step by step, sustainability, sustainable, tipsLeave a comment

Perhaps you’ve watched people play fetch with their dogs in the park and can’t help but want to adopt one yourself. It wouldn’t just be you giving the ideal pup a safe and loving forever home — they’ll also offer the unconditional love you crave.

Before you visit your local animal shelter and choose the first dog you see, you must prepare. From considering your ideal breed to buying the necessary supplies, the adoption process requires careful planning and consideration to ensure you fit each other perfectly. This guide will help you navigate a smooth adoption process as you bring your canine companion home.

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Are Homewares the New Fast Fashion?

March 25March 25Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged anti consumerism, conscious consumption, consumerism, ecogreenlove, environment, fast fashion, homeware, less is more, slow down, sustainability, sustainable, underconsumptionLeave a comment

Supermarkets and high street stores are full of cheap cups, cushions and ceramics. How can it ever be a good deal for designers, factory workers – or the planet?

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7 Smart Strategies for a Zero-Waste Dream Home Build

March 17Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged construction, design, eco friendly, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, energy conservation, environment, home build, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable, Sustainable living, tips, Waste, zero wasteLeave a comment

If you’ve ever driven past a partially finished property, you’ve seen firsthand that the construction process generates a massive amount of waste. Can you build your dream house while staying true to your sustainability goals? The answer is yes — making careful choices can reduce or eliminate that issue.

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The Beginners Blueprint for Urban Gardens

February 27February 27Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, gardening, grown your own food, sustainability, sustainable, tips, urban gardeningLeave a comment

Picking fresh produce from the garden may seem like a distant dream for those who live in a city. However, urban gardens deliver delicious and nutritious edible plants for salads, smoothies and meals.

If you’ve never tried gardening or don’t have a green thumb, you might be hesitant to attempt growing anything in raised beds and containers. Fortunately, it’s easier than you think. Here’s everything you need to know about gardening in a concrete jungle.

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What We can do to Make Fashion more Sustainable

February 11February 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged consumerism, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, fashion, fast fashion, green business, slow fashion, sustainability, sustainableLeave a comment

According to a 2018 study by Fashion United, while there are 100 billion items of clothing produced each year, people only wear about 50% of their wardrobe. The demand for fashion fashion has grown tremendously, allowing popular brands to deliver clothing to customers in a matter of weeks from design to purchase.

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