Everyone needs a few days off. Everyone needs to blow off some steam, and go on vacations with the family or with some close friends and just have a good time. Doing it in a sustainable manner, however, is of enormous importance to everyone as well. You wouldn’t want to negatively affect the place you’re…
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Like watching movies, TV shows could be as much of a pastime as something that gives you some knowledge about real life. It may not always be non-fictional, but it provides insight into what is happening in real life or, for example, what could happen to the environment if things go a certain way. They…
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In a recent statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived.” July 2024 was declared the hottest month in recorded history. This emphasises that climate change is real, and some gripping pieces of literature have been trying to propagate this message for a…
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Movies are one of the easiest and most digestible ways to learn about the climate change problems that the world is currently facing. Recently, many films have thoughtfully developed storylines based on actual science and predictions regarding how climate change will play out in the coming years. If you’re interested in learning more, take a…
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Bamboo toothbrushes are becoming more and more popular as people reconsider their plastic consumption. This is surely a good thing, considering bamboo toothbrushes help reduce plastic waste. Only 9% of plastic actually gets recycled and the average American generates approximately 4.9lbs of trash per day. Bamboo toothbrushes are able to last as many uses as…
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You’ve probably heard of loofahs before – but did you know there are several different kinds? You might be wondering what to do with yours at the end of its life. It’s safe to say over time, your loofah accumulates a lot of dead skin, dirt and grime – which means it will need to…
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Do you have an old bamboo toothbrush lying around? Before you compost the handle (and remove the head), consider some ways to upcycle it. Keeping something in use for longer helps reduce waste and gives items a second life. It also fully utilizes the energy, resources, water and labor that went into making the product….
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Thinking of switching over to a wooden hairbrush? In a previously article, I discussed wooden combs vs plastic combs – but now it’s time to focus on brushes. Many people use plastic hair brushes but they’re made from plastic, aka a non-renewable fossil fuel that contributes to climate change. Let’s not forget these brushes don’t…
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Are you interested in using a tongue scraper? If so, that’s a smart move: Tongue scraping helps remove bacteria in the mouth and helps get rid of bad breath. If you have a persistent white coating on your tongue, or just want a minty-fresh mouth, a tongue scraper can help improve the health of one…
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Are you considering switching to a zero waste lifestyle? If so, great! You’re probably thinking about all the plastic-free swaps you want to make. But you’re also probably wondering “is zero waste cheaper or more expensive?” It’s normal to wonder how much it’ll cost to go zero waste, especially when so many eco influencers are…
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Wooden combs vs. Plastic combs – which is better? Did you know by changing your comb, you can minimize hair problems? But which is better – a plastic or a wooden comb? You can easily find plastic combs all over the market nowadays – they’re a dime a dozen. But how do they measure up…
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Waste comes in many forms. Sometimes we get very caught up in the individual waste a person creates. But what about our community? To think about how much waste our community makes can be overwhelming. Especially knowing not everyone cares or is aware of it. That said, collective action is certainly important, and we need…
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