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7 relaxing ways to have a break with the environment in mind

January 16Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged community, disconnect, eco friendly, ecogreenlove, environment, garden, gardening, low cost, nature, offline, relaxing, sustainability, sustainable, tips, wildlifeLeave a comment

In the midst of life’s chaos and noise, finding a moment of peace can be hard. And when we spend so much time scrolling – and, often, shopping – online, it’s becoming ever more difficult to make conscious choices that tread more lightly on our planet.

In this article, we’re exploring some ways you can find a moment of tranquillity, disconnect, or bring a little positive impact to your community and your headspace. From twitching to stitching, these are all low-cost and high-kindness activities that will give you a break and help you feel good.

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5 Facts about Giraffes + their Silent Extinction

June 21Posted in Environmental dates, Man & NatureTagged animals, biodiversity, conservation, ecogreenlove, environment, giraffe, silent extinction, threats, wildlife, world giraffe dayLeave a comment

Celebrate these amazing and much-loved animals! Read some facts below and why we need to create awareness and shed light on giraffe’s Silent Extinction:

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Tips to Protect the Turtles & Tortoises

May 23Posted in Environmental dates, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged climate change, ecogreenlove, habitat destruction, pet trade, smuggling, take action, tortoise, turtles, wildlife, world turtle dayLeave a comment

Tips to Protect Turtles & Tortoises • World Turtle Day | ecogreenlove

World Turtle Day® is celebrated on May 23 to increase respect for and knowledge about one of the world’s oldest creatures.

Sadly, these gentle animals survived 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of smuggling, habitat destruction, climate change, the cruel pet trade, and live exotic food markets domestically and internationally.

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Light Pollution [Visuals + Video]

April 15Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged apps, ecogreenlove, energy efficient, energy waste, infographic, light bulbs, light pollution, lighting, night sky, outdoor lighting, tips, wildlife1 Comment

Light Pollution: Effects + Tips • International Dark Sky Week | ecogreenlove

It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Effective outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all. The dark sky movement is working to bring better lighting to communities around the world so that all life can thrive.

Join us this International Dark Sky Week to learn more about the movement, and discover the night where you live.

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Primary Threats to Bees + 10 ways to save them [Visuals]

May 20May 19Posted in Garden & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged biodiversity, ecogreenlove, infographic, pesticides, pollinators, save the bees, wildlife, world bee day1 Comment

Primary Threats + 10 Ways to Save the Bees [Visuals] | ecogreenlove

Scientific studies have linked the use of pesticides containing the chemical thiamethoxam to the falling numbers of honeybees, wild bees and other animals which pollinate plants.

Insects play a vital role in the food chain – with around a third of the food we eat relying on pollination mainly by bees.

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