Sustainable Living Practices

Learn about sustainable and healthy living approaches and lifestyles

Fridge

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

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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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Soil

How to Make Your Own Soil from Scratch: A Complete Guide

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If you’ve ever wondered how to create the perfect, nutrient-rich soil for your garden, you’re in the right place!  Even if you’re looking to save money, reduce your environmental impact, or just enjoy the satisfaction of DIY gardening, making your own soil is one of the most rewarding steps you can take in building a

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Air conditioner

How to Survive Without Air Conditioning: Your Guide to Staying Cool Naturally

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For many of us, air conditioning is the obvious solution during the sweltering heat of a summer day, sweat dripping down your back, the sun beating down from above, and all you can think about is how you can escape the relentless warmth.  But what if you didn’t have AC? Is it even possible to

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A dam

7 Best Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Water Reservoirs

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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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Plant waste

A Beginner’s Guide to Turning Kitchen Waste into Liquid Fertilizer at Home

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If you’ve ever looked at your kitchen scraps and wondered if there was a better way to put it to good use. Yes, there is!  You can actually turn your kitchen waste into liquid fertilizer. Yep, that leftover rice water, veggie peels, and even banana skins can become powerful food for your plants.  Not only

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Shopping bags

10 Things to Stop Buying Today to Save the Planet (And What to Use Instead)

Awareness/Tutorials, Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Living Practices /

We all want to help the planet, but sometimes it feels overwhelming. Well, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to make an impact.  Small changes in what you buy – or stop buying – can drastically reduce waste, lower your carbon footprint, and protect ecosystems. Below, we break down 10 things you should

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Shirts

Why You Should Ditch Fast Fashion for Good (And What to Do Instead)

Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Living Practices /

You see a trendy top for $5. It’s cheap, it’s cute, and you think, “Why not?” But did you know that that $5 shirt costs way more than you think? Fast fashion – cheap, mass-produced clothing designed to be worn a few times and thrown away – is one of the biggest polluters on Earth.

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Toilet

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

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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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Herbal toothpaste

9 Powerful Natural Alternatives to Toothpaste for a Healthier Smile

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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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International Day of Zero Waste – What It’s All About

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Have you ever stopped to think about where all our trash goes? Every day, billions of people throw things away without a second thought.  Plastic wrappers, food waste, old clothes, broken electronics—they all end up somewhere.  But what if we could change that? The International Day of Zero Waste (March 30) is a reminder that

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