Everything competes with food in Nigeria. Infact, there’s a popular Yoruba saying that is loosely translated as- a person’s stomach cannot be empty and any other discussion will get assimilated. So, despite clothing and shelter sitting on the same level on the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, food just seems to always edge out the […]
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As the festive season approaches, consider embracing sustainable Christmas decorations. it’s a great time to unleash your creativity and add a personalized touch of green. From repurposed materials to nature-inspired decors, embracing eco-friendly practices while creating a warm atmosphere is a sustainable way of reducing the environmental impact of decoration waste and also adds a
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Did you know left over soap scraps can be remolded into new ones or turned into liquid soap? Well great news, I’m going to give you step by step procedures on how to make new bars from soap scraps and subsequently steps on how to turn them into liquid soap. This would help you get
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Asides from waste recycling, one of the most important aspects Ecobarter prioritizes are our recyclers. One of our primary goals is to connect with our community and find new ways of normalizing waste recycling and creating efficient waste disposal methods for the greater community. Meet Rebecca! Rebecca Bulus is a full-time cleaner, who learned about
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It’s common practice in our homes to dispose of food waste immediately into dust bins particularly “food waste” which are heading for the waste dump; oblivious to the fact that we indirectly contribute to the generation of methane gas as these wastes deteriorate in landfills. Methane gases are a type of greenhouse gas that traps
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Food is one of the basic human necessities however, hunger is still one of the world’s most urgent development challenges. Over 795 million (12.9%) people of the world’s population do not have enough food to eat (food aid foundation). Food gives us the necessary nutrients needed to stay healthy and grow, food also supplies us
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When household wastes is mentioned, what generally comes to people’s minds is the waste generated mainly from the kitchen, like you see the trash bin flashing in your head. Did it just flash in yours? But, this is more than just kitchen waste. It is everything in the house. From the waste generated in the
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So you’ve heard about the zero-waste lifestyle and you’re probably wondering where and how to start from, you might also be wondering how to fit it all into your lifestyle. If you are thinking like us, looking to do better and be better for the environment; transitioning to a zero-waste, circular economy-driven lifestyle is your
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When it comes to the environment, packaging is considered one of the most underrated waste contributors. Packaging material is something everyone interacts with on a daily basis. We love to shop, we love to receive gifts, and offer gifts out too, but what happens to all the wrapping sheets and papers, cartons, and leather bags
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In most quarters, the zero waste movement has been criticized as classist, and that can only be true if your approach to participating in a zero waste lifestyle is to buy every zero waste item/swap that you could lay your hands on. In reality, and achieving an environmentally conscious lifestyle starts with budget-friendly ideas or
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