This 3-Hour Card Game Finally Made Climate Change Make Sense


The Eco Experiment

Newsletter by The Eco Loop


Hey Reader,

Have you ever felt like climate change is just... too big to understand?

You know it's real. You know it matters. But when you try to wrap your head around all the science, the data, the jargon - it just doesn't stick.

You end up feeling more overwhelmed than empowered, right?

Here's the problem: Most climate education bombards us with information without helping us truly connect with what's happening. We're drowning in facts but starving for understanding.

The solution? The Climate Fresk - This game is changing how 2.1 MILLION people worldwide understand climate science—and it's nothing like what you would expect!

By the end of this newsletter, you'll discover:

  • How a simple 3-hour experience finally makes complex climate science click (even scientists appreciate the simplified format!)
  • What REALLY happens to your waste after you send it for recycling! (I got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour!)
  • One small action this week can create a significant impact on your well-being :)

"I'm excited to share what I've learned, and I promise you won’t want to miss any part of it! Stick with me until the end!"🌱


The Eco Sheroes Podcast

The Card Game That's Giving People Climate Breakthroughs

Okay, so imagine this: You walk into a room, sit down with a deck of cards, and three hours later - you FINALLY understand how climate change works.

No boring lectures. No confusing graphs. Just you, excited colleagues playing the game with you, some cards, and an incredible "aha!" moment.

That's Climate Fresk!

I just released the latest episode of The Eco Sheroes Podcast, and WOW—this conversation with Mia Tahan and Corona Fontana, experienced Climate Fresk facilitators, will take you through the entire process of this fun game :)

Here's what makes Climate Fresk so powerful:

  • It transforms 5,000+ pages of IPCC reports into an interactive card game that anyone can understand
  • Scientists and complete beginners alike walk away saying, "I finally GET IT!"
  • 12,000+ people in the UAE alone have experienced these breakthrough moments
  • You can even become a volunteer facilitator yourself and spread this in your community!

The magic lies in the "head-heart-hands" approach—something you'll understand after watching the episode :)

Whether you think you know nothing about climate change or you're already deep into sustainability, this conversation will show you why everyone — from corporate teams to blue-collar workers — is having transformative experiences with Climate Fresk.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify or listen on Apple Podcasts!

PS: If you want to play this game with your friends or organize one in your office or workplace, reply to this email and I will happily guide you through :)


I Went Inside a Waste Sorting Facility - Here's What Actually Happens to Your Waste

Can I be honest with you?

I used to toss things in the recycling bin and just... Hope for the best. I had NO idea what actually happened after collection.

So I decided to find out! I visited the REE (Reecycle.app) waste sorting facility in Dubai, and what I discovered completely transformed how I think about recycling!

I documented everything in a TWO-PART vlog series where I take you on the whole journey:

Parts 1 & 2 show you:

âś“ The exact process of how plastic gets sorted by color and type (HDPE, LDPE, PET)
âś“ What REALLY happens to those paper cups with plastic lining (spoiler: it's not what you think!)
âś“ Why contamination ruins entire batches of recyclables
âś“ Their innovative QR code-based door-to-door pickup service
âś“ How they use data to track EVERY SINGLE piece of waste from your home to its final destination

And here's what might interest you most - their membership costs just the price of ONE coffee per month! They come to your doorstep every week between 9 AM and 5 PM to collect your pre-segregated waste.

This isn't some vague "we recycle things" system. This is transparent, data-driven, and actually WORKS!

📺 Watch Part 1 here:

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📺 Watch Part 2 here:

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Trust me, after watching these, you'll never look at your recycling bin the same way again!


Let's Talk Cleaning Products—I Need Your Input!

Just a few days ago, a friend messaged me that she has moved into her new home and wants to use eco-friendly cleaning supplies there.

She asked for my help, and I was overjoyed to hear that she is finally convinced to make this healthy switch :)

Every time we use conventional cleaning products loaded with harsh chemicals, we're not just polluting our homes—we're polluting our waterways, too!

Those chemicals wash down our drains, flow into our oceans, harm marine life, and eventually cycle back to us through our water system.

It's a cycle we need to break!

Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products can dramatically reduce this toxic burden on our own health and, of course, the planet.

They're gentler on our skin, safer around kids and pets, and honestly? Often more affordable than you'd think!

Soon, I will create a comprehensive guide covering:

  • Easy DIY cleaning solutions you can make at home with ingredients you already have
  • Trusted eco-friendly brands available in your region with my honest reviews! (PS: we can buy brands all over the world, especially here in Dubai ;)
  • I will highlight the small local brands in India and the UAE. Buying from local brands is highly recommended to reduce the carbon footprint.

Reply to this email with "YES!" if this sounds helpful to you! I want to create content that serves YOUR needs.

Your feedback genuinely shapes what I share with my wonderful eco-community!


Remember, we're not chasing perfection here. We're making progress! Small, consistent actions compound into a massive impact over time.

Reply to this email or tag me on social media @theecoloop - I genuinely read every message, and your stories inspire me to keep creating this content! đź’š

Thank you for being part of this amazing eco-conscious community. Your support, your questions, your enthusiasm - it all means the world to me!

Together, we're not just learning about sustainability. We're actually LIVING it, one small experiment at a time!

Until next time, keep experimenting!

If you are finding this newsletter insightful, share this email and help spread the word to get more people to become imperfectly sustainable. Together, we're stronger! :)

Thank you so much!

See you soon in your inbox!

Cheers,

Pallavi :)


Disclaimer: I don't claim to be perfect and am not 100% sustainable either. (PS: This is not possible for anyone!) But I try to be a little more sustainable daily by researching, finding more effective solutions, and sharing what I've learned with you!

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