You are fed up with waiting for new technologies to stop climate change, laws to protect people and the environment, a global change of heart? Now’s the time to get involved yourself! Here’s your guide to better living.
As consumers, our purchasing power is strong. The more money that is spent on clothing that has been sustainably produced, the more the fashion industry will be forced to shift it’s production practices. The question remains, where can you find these alternatives? RESET did some snooping for you and discovered some excellent options, where you can comfortably shope online (reduce your fuel emissions!) - Here are our top picks!
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From couches and apartments to bicycles and cars, all manner of personal items and possessions are now in circulation as part of the booming sharing economy.
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This post originally appeared on Mommygyan.
Kids outgrow their clothes faster than you think they would. However that doesnt stop us parents to buy clothes for them, infact I guess my daughters wardrobe is more elaborate than mine. And if you are a little craftsy, isnt it a cool idea to upcycle some of the old shirts and tees to make your kids some wonderful dresses??
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The sun lights up our world in the morning. Today, thanks to technology, the sun can provide light even after sun down. So if you are looking to light up your home, office, garden or thereabouts with sunshine in the city, here are a few solar lantern organisations to go after.
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First published on The Alternative.
Being a green lover, I am always motivated to find ways to utilize the dried leaves that fall from my plants. Homemade mulch for my plants emerges from the dry leaves of my bamboo and bougainvillea plants. Mulch is compost or any material used to preserve the nutrients in soil and helps plants grow better.
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Our employment listings are a place for sustainability-minded professionals to find job vacancies which suit their qualifications and interests.
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From Berlin to Bangalore, backyard-deprived urban dwellers are using every spare inch of space to grow gardens on terraces and rooftops while others are pooling talents and resources to set up and manage community gardens.
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Electronic waste (e-waste) is becoming a growing concern in India, to which old mobile phones contribute significantly. As phone companies continue to extol the virtues of having the latest mobile and the average lifespan of any mobile phone sitting at around the one year mark, the pile of unwanted, unused handsets will continue to grow.
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From trail building in the Appalachian Mountains to rescuing sea turtles in Costa Rica, the list of volunteer opportunities worldwide leaves no stone unturned. Regardless of whether you feel like going abroad or simply want to help out in your own backyard, volunteering your time is a lively way to help others, meet new people, learn a thing or five and see life through someone else’s eyes.
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In many parts of the world, second-hand or “vintage“ clothing is a style unto itself. Besides the fashion factor, recycling unwanted clothes has obvious benefits for the environment and there are a wide variety of uses for secondhand garments.
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An ecological footprint measures human consumption of natural resources against the Earth’s ecological capacity (biocapacity) to regenerate them.
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Getting rid of the kitchen waste in an easier way, making your garden a greener place and at the same time doing your bit in saving the environment - home composting is the new thing to do.
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An alternative solution to the congested roads in China: car sharing. Over the last few years, "car sharing" become more and more popular among the Chinese. Their reasons are simple: to save on travelling and fuel costs.
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LED-based study lights for students and room lights for schools/community centres can serve as a wonderful solution to the issue of kerosene lanterns. Thanks to the white LED revolution, it is now possible to provide a simple light which is suitable for reading purposes that consumes less than a quarter watt of energy but provides 10 to 50 times more useable light than a wick oil lamp.
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With the green wave going strong, more and more people are adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Innovative ways to keep one's ecological footprint low and help the planet are being researched by people the world over. One aspect of daily life which has a tendency to increase our environmental impact is the hosting of events, be it social gatherings, conferences, seminars or parties.
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Everyone drinks water every day - it´s the worlds number one drink. But water all water is not created equal, we´re taught. The marketers would have us believe that bottled water is healthier water. If you have a closer look at the labels or ads, they promise you water from deep, pristine pools of spring water or majestic alpine peaks and tell you about the benefits of drinking this water. In reality, bottled water is just water - mostly tap-water! Sometimes it is of even worse quality than that out of your tap. However, that fact isn’t stopping people from buying plenty of bottled water - with a big bad impact on the environment.
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Giving can help people in need and save our earth. Collective, philantrophic spending is tiny compared to the power of government but it can bear risk. It can kick-start innovation or fund unpopular causes. It can also support voices yet unheard. There are various forms of giving, including cash, services, new or used goods like clothing, toys, food and vehicles as well as voluntary service.
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Switching the lights off whenever possible and using energy saving lamps are handy eco-friendly hints but there is still a lot more you can do to save energy and avoid greenhouse gas emissions such as choosing electricity generated from renewable sources (see the PriceWaterHouse-Report attached).
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The traditional cooking stoves in India, known as chullas, are the best utensils for preparing delicious Indian food but they also have a negative impact on the health of the women who cook with it as well as others in the house.
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Cleaning products are everywhere in our homes and offices-on dishes, countertops, furniture, clothes, floors, windows and floating through the air. In our war on dirt and germs, we may often actually be making things worse. Most of the conventional cleaning products we all grew up with are petroleum-based and have dubious health and environmental implications.
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