#EcoTips

[greenizc]

The Benefits of a Green Lifestyle

🌱 Want to save money, reduce waste, and live healthier? Going green does all that and more! Let’s start today by making conscious choices. 🌿 #GoGreen #EcoLiving #SaveThePlanet

[sama-homes]

SustainableLivingChallenge

Day 1: The Journey Begins

Quote: "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." – Robert Swan

Tip: Start small! Swap out one disposable item today. Maybe it's a plastic straw, a coffee cup, or a shopping bag. Every little bit counts!

[businessapac]

Did you know that recycling a single 330 ml aluminium drink can save enough energy to power a TV for over 3 hours? Have you ever considered making some changes to improve your situation? Sustainability is the basic core essence of facing current and future global challenges, not only those related to the environment. Thus, these 15 Sustainability Quotes will support and help you through the process if you’re ready to make some changes. Let’s dive in!

[checkappliance]

No need to stand over the washing machine to add fabric softener at the right time. All-in-one pods contain detergent and softener, releasing each at the correct point in the wash cycle. Reusable softener balls also automatically dispense softener. Laundry eggs placed in the drum release detergent and softener over 70 washes.

Wool or plastic dryer balls soften fabrics in the tumble dryer, reduce static cling, and speed up drying. As an eco-friendly alternative, clean tennis balls bounced around the drum have a similar effect.

[ecologyblog]

No olvides que cada 1 de Noviembre celebramos el día mundial de la ecología!

Recuerda que para tener un mundo limpio y lleno de vida debemos cuidarlo, siempre pon tu granito de arena para que nuestro planeta sea sano y esté siempre lleno de vida, cuidemos nuestra Tierra

[laterrazzasorrento]

Summer might be over but we know the vacations don’t stop now, especially with all the holidays coming up! So next time you’re planning the next trip consider these tips and how you can encourage others around you to make more sustainable choices🌏✨ #tuesdaysfortrash #sustainabletravel #traveltips #traveltip #sustainabletips #sustainability #ecotravel #ecotourism #environmentalist #ecotips #ecoliving #ecolifestyle (presso Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzLVjTN4P5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kirisnewsmexico]

¿Tus muebles de madera están estropeados?: los mejores trucos para recuperar su brillo natural y dejarlos como nuevos

[thefashionadvocate]

🚨Dangerous levels of #BPA have been found in sports bras from leading activewear brands.🚨 The Centre for Environmental Health has issued legal notices to a handful of brands that have recorded BPA levels up to 22 times the safe limit in their clothing. What’s so bad about BPA? It’s a toxic chemical, a really nasty one. It’s used to make plastic and it wreaks havoc on the endocrine system. It’s also been linked to cancer, heart disease, and reproductive issues. Brands like Athleta, Asics and Nike are among the culprits, but there are thousands of brands that haven’t been tested. So how do you avoid BPA in your sports bra or activewear? ✅ Do your research. ✅ Opt for organic. ✅ Buy natural fibres. ✅ Shop sustainably. ✅ You can do all that at thefashionadvocate.com. #thefashionadvocate #ecoliving #sustainability #sustainabletips #ecotips #reducereuserecycle #bpafree #australianmade #ecoblogger #reuse #sustainableliving #plasticfreeliving #reusable #madeinaustralia #ecoactivism #organicliving #sustainableswap #sustainablelifestyle #positiveimpact #ecoactivist #fashion #fashionnews #nike #asics #activewear #healthyliving #healthylivingtips (at Brisbane, Queenland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkugKa3vZZS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tecgrids]

Dicas Práticas para Utilizar Materiais de Construção Sustentáveis na Construção de Casas Off-Grid

🏡🌿 Practical Tips for Using Sustainable Building Materials in Off-Grid Home Construction! 🔨✨ Our latest blog post offers valuable insights on selecting and using eco-friendly materials for your off-grid home projects. 🌍🛠️ From recycled materials to natural alternatives, learn how to make your home construction more sustainable and environmentally conscious. Build green, live green! 🌱🏠 🔗 Read the full article now! #SustainableBuilding #OffGridLiving #GreenConstruction #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #GreenBuildingMaterials #HomeConstruction #EcoConscious #RecycledMaterials #NaturalBuilding #SustainableArchitecture #BuildGreen #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableHome #GreenLiving #SelfSufficient #EcoInnovation #HealthyHome #EcoTips #SustainableFuture #Tecgrids

No mundo atual, a busca por práticas de construção sustentável tem se intensificado, especialmente quando se trata de projetos off-grid, que buscam independência energética e redução do impacto ambiental. Uma das maneiras mais eficazes de alcançar esses objetivos é através da escolha cuidadosa dos materiais de construção. Neste guia, exploraremos dicas práticas para utilizar materiais…

[tripsolutiononline]

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[hossainconsulting]

Drop your best home maintenance tip or life hack. Bonus points for originality and eco-friendliness! #TipTuesday #HomeHacks #LifeHacks #EcoTips 💡🛠

[checkappliance]

Heat pump tumble dryers have advantages over traditional vented or condenser models. They reuse hot air and don't heat above 50°C, making them very energy efficient with lower running costs. The cooler drying temperatures are gentler on clothes too. With no vent needed, heat pump dryers can go anywhere.

However, the laundry takes 15-20 mins longer to dry than a condenser, and the water tank needs regular emptying - much like a condenser does. The main disadvantage is the £200 higher purchase price, although prices should even out as more brands offer heat pump tech.

So is a heat pump dryer worth buying? It depends on your priorities. The higher initial cost is offset over time by energy savings. The eco-friendly lower temperature drying is kinder to clothes. However, drying times are longer than a condenser, and you'll still have a water tank to empty.

If replacing an existing dryer, consider whether heat pump tech aligns with your needs. Factor in the eco benefits and potential long term savings against the initial price bump and slightly longer drying times. For many, the energy efficiency and fabric care makes heat pumps a good investment.

Learn more: https://checkappliance.co.uk/do-you-have-to-empty-a-heat-pump-tumble-dryer/

[dreamhaventreasures]

Discover the green way to craft at home with my new ebook that is 75% off! 🌿

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[ianfulgar]

Found an interesting architectural mesh along Pasay. A solar screen is a cover that breaks up the sun's rays to reduce heat gain to a building. #sustainability #soleil #shade #soleil🌞 #shadesofnature #sustainable #environment #ecoliving #greenliving #sun #design #picoftheday #photo #realestate #likeforlikes #environmental #ecoconscious #ecotips #solar #architectural #screen #sunscreen #screenprotector #screens #architecturalsalvage #architecturephotos #architecturedose #allofarchitecture #energyefficiency #newtechnology — view on Instagram https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/358995145_811438510693152_2360341666407754426_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=234japuBDDIAX8QYKDC&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAYoBUAAgJ8KlkoRWyA-2B2UVvEVCKM9M3I0iZczCYn_Q&oe=64B14943

[going-green-ish]

Being an eco-friendly small pet owner 🐭

In April, Tom and I finally got our first pets together - two little mice! Having grown up with hamsters, I was painfully aware of how plastic-heavy small animals are. Their food, treats and bedding are all stored in plastic bags and their cages and toys are often ladened with plastic.

We were desperate to have life other than houseplants to look after, and we had fallen in love with the idea of getting mice. We were also desperate to not break the planet by getting them, however.

So! Here I am to share with you how our eco-friendly mice were brought about. A lot of this can be applied to rats, hamsters and gerbils etc. but bear in mind the specific care points are mouse-centric.

Before going into any details, I just want to disclaim that I was crushing on these mice hard, months before they were even born. I budgeted for them three months ahead and chipped away at buying their things over the course of those three months.

My mentality is to buy secondhand if I can, and if I can't then to buy high quality (and often therefore a bit pricey). This is manageable for me, but only because I'm an organisation gremlin and plan my budgets to the extreme.

🏠Starting with the cage:

This cage is the Ferplast Cage for Hamsters and Mice KARAT 60. The key thing here for me was that it's made of glass and metal, with minimal plastic - only the clips and wheel are made of plastic. Unfortunately for mice, they need a solid wheel which means we couldn't get a metal one. For mice, they need good ventilation as they're prone to respiratory diseases. They also need a deep base to the cage so they can exhibit their natural digging behaviour. The bar spacing of this cage is mice appropriate (0.6 mm or less) as mice are small! They can squeeze between the bars of some hamster cages.

Food bowls! Made of ceramic, one for grains, one for fruit and veg. Shallow enough that they can perch on them (often in them) to nom.

Wooden house and log. Instead of a plastic house, you can get lovely wooden ones that double up as good chewing posts for them as they get older. Plastic isn't the best thing for them to get their teeth onto.

You can't really see it in this photo, but the water bottle I have for them is made of glass instead of plastic. Always check the labels at the shop to make sure anything you're buying is suitable for the critter you're getting!

Edit: It's been brought to my attention that the scale of this cage isn't necessarily obvious from the photo! In terms of gallons, the glass tank is around 12 gallons and the cage area is a further 17 gallons, bringing the total volume of the whole area up to about 29 gallons (these are from my measurements, from the measurements on the product page, it comes out more around 27 gallons. Mine were a bit rough so maybe trust this number more!). For our two mice, this is an appropriate amount of space.

🛏️Now onto bedding:

Mice need materials they can burrow into, but also need a substrate at the very base of the cage to absorb their urine. If you're going a plastic route, this normally involves cat litter at the base and a mix of paper shredding and tissue shredding (if you get sawdust/wood chip, you have to be very careful with what wood it is from, as some trees irritate their respiratory systems)

My plastic-free suggestion depends on you already getting your loo roll and kitchen roll from a plastic-free company (like Bumboo or Who Gives a Crap).

Substrate: As you can see here, the substrate we use is a (slightly mangled from the washing machine) bath mat. It's 100% cotton and every fortnight when we clean them out, we shake it out in the garden and pop it in the washing machine. We have two that we cycle between so the girls never go without. Be careful with what material you buy - 100% cotton is fine, but if it's a blend with a synthetic fibre it should be avoided.

Burrowing materials: Why on earth would you buy paper and tissue pre-shredded in a big plastic bag when you could just...shred paper...and tissue...at home? I got myself a cheap shredder and have one of the technicians at work hoarding scrap paper for me that would otherwise go in the recycling bin, so I'm re-using stuff that would get junked. After its use here, it can then go in our home recycling as our council accepts shredding in mainstream recycling. Whenever we clean the girls out, we add in some loo roll and kitchen roll that we tear up into strips by hand. We never use up all of our loo roll and kitchen roll from each Bumboo order anyway, so it doesn't cost us any more than our standard subscription already. Plus, two mice really don't use up much!

Extra bits: Nutmeg and Honeysuckle are very happy burrowing, running in their wheel and Spidermanning it around the cage bars and the ceiling, but we do provide them with tubes to tunnel through and some DIY structures we've made for them to play with. These are just from our usual waste of loo roll and kitchen roll.

🍴Lastly, on to food:

Now, we love the girls and hope they life a very happy 2-years-life-expectancy, but mouse food from pet stores is honestly a rip-off. Looking at the ingredients and talking to the staff there, there was nothing we couldn't get from our local refill store and farmer's market.

The girls get sunflower seeds, oats and wheat in their grains bowl and a selection of seasonal fruit and veg in their other bowl. Every now and then they get treats of popcorn (plain), different seeds and nuts (not walnuts which are toxic) and even some suet and seed block from what I buy for the garden birds. Nutritionally, this is what they get from the mouse food in the store - the ingredients list is identical to what we give them, the store stuff is just all dehydrated instead.

They are very happy. Almost too much. One of them is weighing in at a whopping 27 g. We're trying our best, moving on...

My point being that it's easy to avoid the plastic if you have a good refill store near you. Ours is priced competitively to the local supermarkets, so this isn't actually an expensive venture at all. But if you're living somewhere like London and have a refill store near you, I know this price comparison is a distant fantasy with a lot of them. On the positive side, the sunflower seed and wheat jars in the photo above haven't been refilled since I filled them first three months ago. They really don't each much! (Apart from Honeysuckle. Twenty-seven grams).

Apart from some balls for them to run around in, and a little carry case for transport, these mice use absolutely zero plastic, a far cry from the plastic-hungry hamster care from my childhood.

In conclusion:

It takes:

planning

budgeting

sourcing of resources

certain habits to already be instilled

but it is possible.

Just because they're little and often seen as the "easy" pets, doesn't mean they shouldn't get just as much love and planning as you would put into getting a cat or dog. Owning any animal is a responsibility one should take seriously and I feel that rodents and fish get overlooked deeply (did you know that a goldfish on average should have a 20 gallon tank?).

Here's to giving all animals a good quality of life! 🐭