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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...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, Festive time is here! 🙂 It's that quarter of the year that brings fun, get-togethers with friends and family, positive vibes, good food, and celebrations! All good vibes, right? But unconsciously, it's turning into a nightmare for our very own environment! Most of the time, celebrations generate massive amounts of waste through disposable items, excessive decorations, food waste, and meaningless gifts that end up in landfills. Here's...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader,Can you really avoid plastic in today’s world, even when you’re trying your absolute best? Here’s the harsh reality: I just moved to a new home and despite all my eco-conscious efforts, I still ended up with bubble wrap waste! The problem isn’t just our individual choices – it’s that plastic has become so deeply embedded in our systems that even the most dedicated environmentalists struggle to avoid it altogether. But here’s the...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, I am back after a little break with some exciting news, but towards the end :) First and foremost, I have to tell you about one of the hardest-hitting realizations I had recently! I used to believe that if I was trying to live minimally, I shouldn't buy these fancy kitchen organizing supplies. I thought what I had was enough. Adding more "stuff" would contradict my eco-conscious values and lifestyle! But here's what I discovered when I...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, Are we unknowingly trading our planet’s future for the convenience of AI? Most of us have no idea that our daily AI interactions are silently draining precious resources. We’re caught in a dilemma: AI is becoming essential for staying relevant, but its environmental footprint is growing at an alarming rate. The solution? Learning to use AI responsibly and efficiently while leveraging its incredible potential to actually help save our...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, Ever wonder where all those plastic shopping bags really end up? Every year, billions of plastic bags are used for just a few minutes before being discarded. Contrary to what many believe, these bags are rarely recycled. They often jam sorting machines at recycling facilities and ultimately end up in landfills. If not in landfills, they are incinerated, releasing toxic gases that add to air pollution! They take hundreds of years to...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, Ever wondered what really happens to your clothes after you donate them? Most of us believe donating unwanted clothes helps others and the environment, but the uncomfortable reality is that donation centers are overwhelmed, and much still ends up in landfills. In this newsletter, I’ll share how I transformed my relationship with fashion after an overwhelming personal wake-up call. By the end, you’ll know the foolproof way to discard...

The Eco Experiment Newsletter by The Eco Loop Hey Reader, Our last newsletter examined how to identify greenwashing, particularly within the fashion industry. Last week, I came across a very insightful resource on ethical advertising. Today, I will share the knowledge I gained from the course resource and provide some simple questions to ask before making any purchases so you can support brands genuinely working to reduce their environmental impact. Reader First, let's address, What is...

The Eco Experiment The Eco-Conscious Closet Hello Reader, Want to build an eco-conscious closet? Use one of these 5 Techniques To Achieve A Truly Green Wardrobe :) I have worked in the sustainability field for seven years. My journey toward understanding true sustainability began while preparing for the LEED AP certification. Over these seven years, I conducted extensive research and spoke with numerous experts in sustainable fashion. As sustainability trends, fashion brands are extensively...