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10 Ways to Use up Home-Grown Zucchini

October 23October 22Posted in FoodTagged compost, ecogreenlove, food waste, freeze, homegrown, low waste, recipes, storage, tips, waste free, zero waste, zucchiniLeave a comment

Gardening is a fun activity that can also put food on the table. However, what happens when your garden is overflowing and you don’t want anything to go to waste? Zucchini is a notoriously fruitful vegetable, but you and your neighbors can get overwhelmed quickly.

Don’t let your homegrown zucchini go to waste — we’ve compiled both interesting new recipes and storage methods you can try to reduce food waste at home. Here are 10 creative ways to use up all that extra zucchini.

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Top Tips to Fight Food Waste

April 28Posted in FoodTagged ecogreenlove, ecotips, food, food waste, reduce waste, stop food waste day, zero waste1 Comment

33% of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every year
45% of root crops, fruit and vegetables produced globally is lost or wasted per year
$1,866 the annual cost of food wasted by the average American family
25% of the food wasted globally could feed all 795 million undernourished people in the world
8% of all greenhouse gas emissions each year are due to food loss and waste

Help reducing food waste from your household with these tips below:

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Earth Day Activities and Upcycling Crafts

April 17April 28Posted in Aluminium, DIY, Environmental dates, Glass, Man & Nature, Paper, Plastic, Sustainable Guide, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged challenge, crafts, diy, earth day, ecofriendly, ecotips, games, go green, ideas, lifestyle, nature, repurpose, upcycle, Upcycling, zero waste2 Comments

Earth Day Activities, Games and Upcycling Crafts | ecogreenlove

Every April 22, it’s a day to celebrate Earth Day but also to create awareness that Our world needs transformational change. We believe that caring for the Earth is not a matter of one day but a change of habits to transform our individual lifestyle (which will influence as a consumer, a voter, and a member of a community that can unite for change).

Whether it’s a creative or functional upcycling, a walk in a park or through the woods, picking up litter, or buying more Earth-friendly products, here are many ways that you can help to care for your planet and making Earth Day Everyday.

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Reusing Old Curtains

March 25September 15Posted in DIY, Fabric, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged diy, ecotips, hacks, less waste, low waste, old curtains, reclaimed, recycle, reloved, repurpose, reuse, shower curtains, upcycle, Upcycling, zero waste1 Comment

Creative Ways to Repurpose old Curtains | ecogreenlove

Do you have leftovers or scraps from your curtains? Or you don’t use them anymore but the fabric or design is too pretty to waste it away? There are plenty of ideas to repurpose all kinds of curtains, check them out below and get inspired! 💚

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Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gifts [Visual]

February 12Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged dia dos namorados, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, ecotips, galentines day, gifts, go green, green valentines, online, san valentin, singles day, sustainable, valentines, valentines day, zero waste4 Comments

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, is always good to show your appreciation (any time of the year) to your significant other, your friends or yourself!

Show your love in an ethical way with sustainable gifts or –even better– with experiences 💚

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