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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. For areas that need more light than usual, try using pure or cool white energy-efficient light bulbs. A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff. Install A Cool Roof.

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How to Reduce Packaging Waste

The Environmental Blog

Let the granola cool and put it in a nice glass. Opt for products that use less packaging or packaging made from recyclable materials. Support Brands with Sustainable Packaging Many companies are now using eco-friendly packaging materials like biodegradable plastics or recycled paper.

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Start your garden now with “winter sowing”

Greenability Magazine

The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter. Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. Plus, it’s fun!

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Try “winter sowing” to start your garden now

Greenability Magazine

The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter. Native plant seeds are perfect for winter sowing because many need a cool, moist stratification period to germinate. Plus, it’s fun!

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Sustainable Business Practices for the Food and Agricultural Industries

Green Business Bureau

Also,the composting process averts methane emissions that cause global warming, and it converts organic material into valuable fertilizer that can be used to enrich poor soil and improve plant growth. Besides, composting also benefits restaurants and farmlands by lowering their waste hauling and disposal cost.

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling. Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

Deals of the Week (8/14-8/27) Venture Fundings 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion batteries from recycled materials producer, raised $1.2B Are you going to be in town? Let us know ! Hope to see you there.