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Top DIY Ideas With Ethical Materials

From Drab to Fab: DIY Decor Using Ethically Sourced Materials

If you want to give your home a revamp but don’t want to spend plenty of money on it, DIY is an excellent idea. First of all, it’s cheap, which is perfect for students. Secondly, if you pick suitable materials, you can make your space more “green” and contribute to the environment. Besides, there are plenty of simple and ethical DIY ideas that you can implement without spending much time.
Let’s check out some of them!
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Urban Mindfulness: The Ultimate Guide

Urban Mindfulness: The Ultimate Guide

Engaging in mindfulness can assist in diminishing stress and achieving a sense of balance. It is an excellent method to unwind and constantly connect with the surrounding world, particularly after a hectic day. While practising mindfulness in nature is unparalleled, individuals residing in urban areas can still access the luxury of mindfulness. All it takes is a little effort.
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Sustainability Goals

Help Your Sustainability Goals With These Overlooked Tips

While the large swings in establishing a sustainable lifestyle are super-necessary, a few little changes can have a surprisingly effective impact on your sustainability. My favourite tips are the kind that provide you with small changes that can stack up, so this list has been compiled in that same spirit.
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Sustainable Fashion Less News - Less CO2

Stylish and Sustainable: Eco-Friendly Fashion Choices for College Students

Sustainable fashion in a college setting goes beyond merely selecting eco-friendly clothing. It’s about making informed decisions that reflect a commitment to protecting the environment and promoting ethical consumption practices. By making such choices, students become active contributors to global sustainability initiatives, interweaving the principles of environmental protection into their academic experiences and daily lives.
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Sustainable Winter: 10 Eco-Friendly Tips to Heat Your Home This Year - The Friendly Turtle

Sustainable Winter: 10 Eco-Friendly Tips to Heat Your Home This Year

Imagine a winter where you can enjoy the beauty of the season without having to worry about your carbon footprint. A winter where you can live sustainably and stylishly at the same time.

In this article, we will share 10 eco-friendly tips for heating your home this winter. These tips are easy to implement and will help you to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

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Sustainable Fashion

How to Lengthen the Lifespans of Your Favorite Clothing Pieces

Preserving your favorite clothes is an art that involves a combination of care, attention, and a few handy tricks. Make your clothes last longer with these tips and enjoy wearing them for many years or even decades.

It’s a good thing there are several sustainable ways that you can preserve your favorite clothes and extend their lifespans. Follow these sustainable tips to enjoy your favorite items for longer after you first buy them.
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Parent in Campus

About to Be a Parent in Campus? Here's How to Navigate this Life-Changing Journey

Becoming a parent is a captivating journey filled with exciting and enlightening moments; a treadmill of ups and downs.  Most expectant parents can't wait to hold their baby in their arms. However, if conception happens while on campus, this can lead to uncertainty, confusion, and even anxiety, stress, and depression. 

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The Student’s Guide to Balancing Success and Well-Being - The Friendly Turtle

The Student’s Guide to Balancing Success and Well-Being

We all strive for well-being. It’s a state when our mind, body, and emotions work as one. People feel rested and full of energy to accomplish their goals. Yet, sometimes, it seems impossible for a student. 
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Dressing Green: Making A Sartorial Statement With Sustainability

Dressing Green: Making A Sartorial Statement With Sustainability

Over the past decade, the UK has witnessed a seismic shift in fashion. Gone are the days when quantity overshadowed quality, with fast fashion ruling the roost. Nowadays, everyone wants to be part of the ethical fashion movement, meaning it’s now part of mainstream culture.
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Summer Saving: 6 Tips To Reduce Your Energy Consumption - The Friendly Turtle

Summer Saving: 6 Tips To Reduce Your Energy Consumption

While we appear to use less energy in the warm weather, there are still plenty of ways we can reduce our carbon footprints during these months to help us cut our bills and save water. We are sharing some of our favorite tips and ideas to help you keep your energy consumption low.

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5 Eco-Friendly Products to Use in 2023 for Students - The Friendly Turtle

5 Eco-Friendly Products to Use in 2023 for Students

Being Eco-friendly is much easier in modern days. There are plenty of fabulous products to switch to. Give the items on this list a chance to make a positive change.
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How Do You Motivate and Inspire Students to Take Action for the Environment? - The Friendly Turtle

How Do You Motivate and Inspire Students to Take Action for the Environment?

Now you know about the basics of starting your environmentally conscious journey! Don’t be scared if you feel alone on this path. In reality, there are many people who are just as passionate about this movement as you are. You just need to encourage them and inspire them to take action! Together, you will definitely achieve much more than on your own.
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How to Be a More Eco-Friendly Student at University in 8 Easy Steps - The Friendly Turtle

How to Be a More Eco-Friendly Student at University in 8 Easy Steps

You do not need to change everything in one day to live an environmentally-cautious life. Take one step at a time, learn more about sustainability, and be mindful of your impact on the world.
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 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products in the UK

Everything You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products in the UK

Tired of smelling like chemicals and bleach after cleaning the bathroom? Forget about w...
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Ethical Gift Guide

Ethical Gift Guide for the Sustainable Shopper!

What’s the best gift to give a loved one? While you can of course splurge on an expensi...
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Eco Sponges

Eco Sponges – Live Green, Healthy and Sustainable!

The regular sponges you can get just about anywhere may be cheap, but they’re not the b...
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Best Natural Deodorant

Finding the Best Natural Deodorant in the UK

  Deodorants work great, but there is one drawback. Most antiperspirants have harmful i...
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Reusable Sanitary Pads

Reduce Your Waste by Using Reusable Sanitary Pads

  Disposable sanitary pads are bad for the planet and for the health. Luckily, more and...
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7 Ways to Make Business Operations More Sustainable - The Friendly Turtle

7 Ways to Make Business Operations More Sustainable

  Sustainability is often the foremost consideration for businesses of all sizes. Once ...
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Roadworthy Responsibility: Embracing Eco-Friendly Choices On The Highway - The Friendly Turtle

Roadworthy Responsibility: Embracing Eco-Friendly Choices On The Highway

Based on the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero data, the UK’s CO2 emissions...
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