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Living Large in a Tiny House: How to Be Comfortable and Sustainable | EcoBlog | Zero Waste Shop Friendly Turtle

Living Large in a Tiny House: How to Be Comfortable and Sustainable

Tiny houses have become increasingly popular over the past few decades. The modern tiny house emerged as a response to individuals’ growing desire to reduce their carbon footprint through their lifestyle. 

However, cutting down on your carbon emissions does not mean sacrificing your and your family’s comfort. In this article, you can learn more about how to make the most of your tiny house in ways that benefit both you and the planet.

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How to Buy and Sell Used Electronic Devices Online | Friendly Turtle | EcoBlog

How to Buy and Sell Used Electronic Devices Online

That it is possible to use technology responsibly and buy, sell and replace outdated or used devices if you know where to look. This article explores the impact tech dependence has on the environment and how the growth of online platforms selling used electronics is helping to address some of the harm.
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5 DIY Activities for Environmental Education with Kids | EcoBlog | Friendly Turtle

5 DIY Activities for Environmental Education with Kids

Want to teach your kids about the importance of protecting our planet without them rolling their eyes? How about trying out these five DIY activities that'll make environmental education a breeze?

These activities are super fun, easy to follow, and will have your kids hooked in no time. So, grab your kiddos, grab some supplies, and let's get eco-curious!
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Eco-Friendly Wallpaper: Your Home's Must-Have Guide!

Eco-Friendly Wallpaper: Your Home's Must-Have Guide!

Delve into the surge of eco wallpaper in interior design as homeowners and designers champion sustainability. Uncover the shift towards eco-friendly wallpaper, aimed at fostering healthier living spaces. Gain insights into sustainable material selection techniques, driving minimal environmental impact and promoting a greener future.
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FIGHT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW | Sustainable Student Life | Eco Blog | Friendly Turtle

Unlocking Eco-Friendly Campus Living: 10 Powerful Strategies for Sustainable Student Life

Student years are the most exciting but, at the same time, quite stressful and full of various events and experiences. Besides studying routine, a lot of learners start working and thinking about their future goals. The student's community is one of the most active and progressive parts of our society that brings a lot of new and inspiring ideas to our everyday lives. As ecological problems are quite urgent nowadays, it's important to discover and bring this topic up more frequently. In addition, exactly the young generation of students can begin these eco-friendly activities by themselves and form a model for other people. Today, we are going to talk about the importance of implementing sustainable practices in student's lives and what are the most simple ways to conduct them.
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Eco-Friendly Business Cleaning | Sustainable Cleaning | Eco-Blog | Friendly Turtle|

Eco-Friendly Business Cleaning Practices: A Guide to Sustainable Solutions

Businesses today are increasingly focused on being environmentally friendly, striving to balance profitability with positive environmental impact. To align with this trend, companies are evaluating their practices to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize adverse effects on the environment. If you aim to make your business more environmentally conscious, consider read blog and implementing these practices for a cleaner and greener approach.
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Extend Electronic Device Life: The Eco-Friendly Choice for a Greener Tomorrow

Extend Electronic Device Life: The Eco-Friendly Choice for a Greener Tomorrow

Unlock substantial savings by avoiding the hefty expenses associated with replacing electronic devices. Our latest blog provides practical tips on extending the lifespan of your electronics, whether at home or in your business. Learn how to make the eco-friendly choice for a sustainable tomorrow and accumulate long-term benefits. In this post, we share efficacious recommendations to help you achieve this financial and environmental objective.
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Denied boarding compensation: What you need to know | Friendly Turtle

The Role of Customer Feedback in Improving Airline Overbooking Compensation Policies

Airline overbooking is a long-standing practice in the airline industry. It allows airlines to maximize passenger carrying capacity. Airlines usually use automated systems to analyze data on past no-shows and manage revenue. If their automated system predicts high no-shows, the airline will overbook flights to reduce empty seat numbers

If an airline overbooked flights with fewer no-shows, it might deny you boarding the flight. The airline will compensate you up to $2,000. Your feedback helps airlines shape fairer policies, so don't be shy – tell them your side! We'll dive deeper into how your voice counts.
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A Green Lifestyle and Your Home: How to Make Your Energy Consumption More Sustainable - The Friendly Turtle

A Green Lifestyle and Your Home: How to Make Your Energy Consumption More Sustainable

As care for the environment becomes an increasingly urgent measure, people around the world have begun to reconsider their lifestyle choices. Some of the main ways to lower one’s individual carbon footprint are connected to energy consumption habits. That is why homeowners across the globe have made changes to their homes, making them more sustainable and efficient. In this blog post, we talk you through how these sustainable energy sources operate and what they can add to your home to help you become more eco-friendly.
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How to Convince Your University to Renewable Energy - The Friendly Turtle

How to Convince Your University to Renewable Energy

How about revolutionizing the university’s renewable sources? Well, not exactly revolutionizing, as there are a bunch of universities that have already switched to renewable energy sources. But if you’re studying in the one that hasn’t switched yet, you can promote switching to renewable energy. How do you do that? Follow the next tips.
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eco-friendly beauty

8 Ways to Make Your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly

As the beauty industry continues to grow, it is quickly becoming a major source of danger to the ecosystem - from harmful packaging to chemicals used in production. It is important, now more than ever, to make your little contributions to the sustainability movement.
If you want to join the ranks of eco-friendly beauty enthusiasts, we offer you eight ways to do so without compromising the quality of your beauty routine. Let’s get started!
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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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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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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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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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