I talked before about how to me, to live ECO means to live a life that is Environmentally-COnscious. Becoming aware of our connection to nature is the start to a sustainable life…But it’s only the start. What do you do next?
The VG Daily: 008 – Why living ECO is NOT a sacrifice
Today we’re going to address one of the things I hear a lot: “I don’t have time to be ECO. I can’t be more ECO. I can’t be bothered with being ECO. I can’t sacrifice like you can.” Sound familiar? Everyone thinks that living more sustainably means making sacrifices and giving up things you love. But I would venture a […]
The VG Daily: 003 – Individual Action
Why is individual change just as important as industry/corporate/government change in environment? That’s what we’re talking about today! Thanks to everyone who tuned in!
YT: The 12 Best Things You Can Do to Fight Climate Change
We all have to change our lifestyles to save ourselves from the worst effects of climate change. Here are 12 things you can do to reduce your CO2 emissions! Vox Charities to Donate To: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/20… LED Lights (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3m18lla Smart Thermostat (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/3oEertn
A Different Perspective
In a previous post, I talked about how getting a dog brought unexpected positive things to my life, despite thinking it was going to be mostly a nuisance to my busy life. One of those things is that I ended up getting out of the house and exploring the neighborhood a lot more. It meant exploring the hills and forest […]
Don’t Live ECO for the planet. Live ECO for you.
For some of us, we consider ourselves to be ‘eco-warriors’, fighting for the good of the planet; standing up for nature and an earth that can’t defend itself. But most of us don’t consider the planet when we make our everyday decisions. And that’s fine! For the vast majority of people, we’re interesting in living a life that is happy, […]
The Meaning of ‘Live ECO’
You’ve seen it all over my blog by now: “Live ECO.” I chose it as my mantra for Verdant Growth. It’s in my logo, it’s on my blog, and it’s even on my water bottle. But I’ve never taken the time to explain what ‘Live ECO’ means to me. So I thought as we enter 2021, it’s a good time […]
YT: How to Live Eco From Home!
We’re all doing a lot more staying home these days, but you can still be nature-friendly even without going out into nature! Here are a few things you can do!
YT: 11 Kitchen Eco Swaps
Looking to reduce waste in your kitchen? Here are some ideas for products that will help you cut waste in your kitchen! The key is in the reusables!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: What You Didn’t Know About The 3 R’s
We’ve all heard the slogan “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” For many of us, we’ve heard it since we were born. It’s been around since the environmentally-friendly movement started in the 1970s. I always understood it to mean what I assume most people think it means: If you want to be environmentally-friendly, do one of these three things: reduce the amount you […]