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Being More Sustainable in Your Clothing Purchases: 6 Simple Practices

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There is a lot to consider when we think about sustainability in terms of our clothing choices. You may be someone that has more of a DIY mindset and likes to fix up your clothes, but to be fashionable and sustainable in your purchases is easier than ever. So let’s show you some ways to be your stylish self while also benefiting the planet. Here’s a few tips on how to make better sustainable clothing purchases:

Choose Your Supplier

The most important thing we can all do is to buy from better brands, which can spill into every other aspect of our lives. It’s not just about the clothes or the shoes, you can buy sustainable body jewellery as well. The mantra in eco-friendly circles is “buy less and buy better.” Before you make any purchase, you need to understand if the supplier is the right one according to their environmentally friendly practices. When you support designers who promote sustainability, this can greatly narrow your search, making life a lot easier. 

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What is Ecotourism?

Living more eco-consciously is most definitely on more people’s minds as is reducing their carbon footprint especially when it comes to travel. This rise in the popularity of eco-travel has led to an increase in the use of the word ecotourism but what exactly does this mean? According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), ecotourism is defined as:

“responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education”

Let’s take a closer look at what this can mean and how you can still travel and enjoy the world without feeling that eco-anxiety or guilt.

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Setting Up Your Online DIY Crafts Store From Home

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Gone are the days when you had to buy a brick-and-mortar store to become a retail business owner. Nowadays, e-commerce is a widespread practice with consumers across the globe, and this trend was accelerated during the lockdowns. So, if you put your savvy entrepreneurial hat on, you can make a fair few bucks running a successful online store from home! 

Quirky handmade craft products such as candles, toys, soap, scarfs, gloves, hats, jewellery, and ornaments, are fun items that people like to purchase to spruce things up and give their home living space a nice personal touch. 

Do you want to set up a vibrant e-commerce business from the comfort of your own home? To help you out, here we have come up with some handy tips on setting up your online DIY crafts store from home.

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Ideas For Eco-Friendly Storage In The Home 

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There are many easy, eco-friendly ways to organise your home so you can get rid of clutter, save money, and reduce waste. Even though these changes may seem small, they can help you live in a way that is better for the environment. Read on to find out what they are so you can make a good start and change your at-home storage habits for the better. 

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How to Make Your Kitchen Eco-Friendly

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For many of us, kitchens are like the souls of our homes. It’s that part of the house you must visit at least twice a day to spend some time whipping up a dish or sitting to eat one. There’s also the process of grocery shopping, where you get all your ingredients to make that perfect meal come together. And in this digital age of shopping, you can pay with cryptocurrency. When you buy Bitcoin with debit card, you can fund your crypto account and make purchases even more secure.

However, the most important thing you need to secure is the environment, which can start from your kitchen. With a little guidance, you can reduce your carbon footprint by developing a routine that is healthy for you and the environment.

In this article, we provide you with some eco-friendly kitchen ideas and how to turn any kitchen into an eco-friendly one. So let’s get started!

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How to Make Your Home Exterior More Eco-Friendly 

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More homeowners are becoming increasingly aware of the need to monitor and control their home’s impact on the natural environment. Unfortunately, in most cases, the focus falls mainly on strategies that affect the home’s interior. However, your exterior also demands as much attention, especially when it makes more of an environmental impact than you may realise, from your siding to building materials. Plus, your home’s exterior is where you host your outdoor fun activities, and you must ensure that nothing you do there negatively impacts the environment. So, here are some tips for making your home exterior more eco-friendly. 

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10 Eco Travel Tips

When it comes to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle it may feel as though you are now restricted in terms of travelling because we are constantly being told how bad it can be for carbon emissions. As true as this is, I personally do not believe that we have to cease all future travel. The world has so much to offer us, there are so many amazing places to see, there are countless experiences to be had and even with being eco-conscious, we still have to live our lives which is why I am going to share with you my 10 eco travel tips that will allow you to do the best you can for the environment whilst enjoying your trips.

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