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How to Live Without a Fridge – A Practical Guide Sustainable Living

Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Innovations & Change makers, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Sustainable & Clean Energy, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products, Sustainable DIY Projects / Ruth Edet

Ever wondered what life would look like without a fridge? Sounds impossible, right? But millions of people across the world live without one every day. Some by choice, some by necessity. And guess what? It can actually be freeing, sustainable, and surprisingly simple once you understand how it works. Refrigerators are power-hungry machines. They run […]

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Why You Should Grow Perennial Vegetables in Your Backyard

Conservation, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health & Manure, Sustainable & Clean Energy, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products / Ruth Edet

What if I told you there’s a way to grow your own food, save time and money, and help the planet, all at once? Sounds like a dream, but it’s not. It’s exactly what growing perennial vegetables offers. If you’re tired of planting the same crops year after year, or you’re looking for a smarter,

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How to Make Natural Fertilizer with Banana Peels – A Simple, Sustainable DIY Guide

Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Innovations & Change makers, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health & Manure, Sustainable & Clean Energy, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products, Sustainable DIY Projects / Ruth Edet

Let me guess. You just ate a banana and now you’re staring at the peel, wondering if it can be used for something useful. Good news: it can. Actually, banana peels can do wonders for your garden. They’re packed with nutrients your plants crave. And instead of tossing them in the trash, you can turn

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7 Best Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Reservoirs

Water is life. But the way we’ve been storing it is where the real problem begins. Traditional reservoirs – those huge man-made lakes formed by dams – have been our go-to water storage method for decades. But now, we’re realizing they come with serious baggage: damaged ecosystems, displaced communities, water loss through evaporation, and long-term

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How to Build an Eco-Toilet from Waste Products: A Complete DIY Guide for Sustainable Living

If you live off-grid, in a tiny house, or just want to reduce your environmental footprint, a homemade composting toilet is a game-changer. Instead of flushing precious water, you’ll repurpose waste materials (like old buckets, barrels, and pallets) into a fully functional, odor-free toilet. In this guide, you’ll learn: The best types of eco-toilets you

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10 Nutritious Edible Weeds You’ve Been Overlooking

Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable & Clean Energy, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products / Ruth Edet

What if the “weeds” taking over your garden or sidewalk cracks were actually free, nutrient-packed superfoods? Many plants we dismiss as pests have been eaten for centuries and are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and even medicinal benefits. Foraging edible weeds is a way to reconnect with nature, save money, and boost your diet with wild

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Waste Valorization: How to Give Your Waste a Second Life

Every day, we throw things away without a second thought. But what if that “trash” could become something valuable instead? That’s the idea behind waste valorization – turning waste into useful resources. This isn’t just better recycling. It’s a smarter way to use what we already have. In this article, you’ll learn: How the

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9 Powerful Natural Alternatives to Toothpaste for a Healthier Smile

Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Innovations & Change makers, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products / Ruth Edet

As we already know, most commercial toothpastes are packed with questionable ingredients. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), artificial sweeteners, triclosan, and synthetic dyes can irritate gums, disrupt oral bacteria, and even harm the environment. If you’re looking for a natural, fluoride-free, and zero-waste way to clean your teeth, you’re in the right place. Nature has provided

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Compost for Snails: How to Use Compost to Naturally Feed Snails

Animal Keeping, Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Natural Remedies & Medicine, Plant/Animal Information, Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health & Manure, Sustainable & Clean Energy, Sustainable & Healthy Living Practices, Sustainable & Organic Products / Ruth Edet

If you’re raising snails, be it for farming, or garden benefits, you know that feeding them the right diet is non-negotiable. But have you ever considered using compost for snails? It’s a game-changer. Compost isn’t just for plants, it’s packed with nutrients that snails love. Plus, it’s sustainable, cost-effective, and mimics their natural diet better

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Is It Safe to Drink Recycled Wastewater?

Let’s face it – clean water is running out. With droughts, pollution, and growing populations, the idea of turning wastewater into drinking water isn’t just sci-fi anymore, it’s a necessity. You might cringe at the thought of drinking “recycled sewage,” but guess what? If you live in a major city, there’s a good chance you

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