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DATE: May 12, 2026 at 04:00PM
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-------------------------------------------------TITLE: New study finds sustainable living relies on stable personality traits, not temporary bursts of willpower
Recent research suggests that people who naturally possess higher levels of self-control tend to engage in more environmentally friendly habits over time. However, short-term changes in a person’s willpower do not directly lead to greener choices. These findings provide evidence that making sustainable choices easier, rather than relying on individual discipline, might be a more effective way to encourage eco-friendly habits. The study was published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Scientists conducted this study to better understand the psychological traits that drive people to protect the environment. Environmental challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss require immediate action from everyday people. Actions that reduce a person’s negative impact on the planet are known as pro-environmental behaviors. Taking these actions often requires individuals to override their immediate conveniences for the sake of long-term ecological goals.
Pursuing these long-term goals requires a degree of self-regulation. Self-control is a specific and essential type of self-regulation. It involves managing internal reactions, delaying gratification, and resisting unwanted behavioral impulses. Previous research suggests that people with higher self-control tend to act more sustainably because they can keep long-term goals in mind.
“The idea first struck me during a very ordinary moment,” said Jingguang Li, a professor of psychology at Dali University in China. “I had just finished a bottle of water and there was no recycling bin in sight. I felt the urge to simply discard it, but instead I held onto it until I found a proper disposal point.”
“That minor internal struggle made me curious: do people with stronger self-control naturally gravitate toward greener choices in their daily lives?” Li said. His laboratory was already studying self-control, making the connection to everyday environmental behavior a natural extension of their work.
Most previous studies on this topic relied on cross-sectional designs. A cross-sectional study looks at a group of people at a single point in time, much like a photograph. This makes it difficult to know the exact direction of the relationship between variables.
“Previous studies found that more self-controlled people also report more sustainable habits, but almost all of that evidence came from cross-sectional surveys, single snapshots in time,” Li told PsyPost. “That leaves a crucial ambiguity: does the link simply reflect stable differences between people, or can a real change in self-control actually drive a change in behavior?”
This single-snapshot approach also leaves room for survey bias. “Because both self-control and pro-environmental behavior are socially valued traits, respondents filling out a one-shot questionnaire tend to paint a consistently positive picture of themselves,” Li said. “If they rate themselves as highly disciplined, they often feel compelled to rate themselves as environmentally conscious too.”
This bias can artificially inflate the correlation, making the two traits look more tightly linked than they truly are in daily life. “To get around both problems, we followed the same participants across multiple time points,” Li said. “Spacing out the measurements helps separate genuine directional effects from the bias of wanting to appear virtuous in a single sitting.”
Longitudinal studies track the exact same individuals across multiple points in time. This allows scientists to see how changes in one trait might predict changes in another trait over months or years. The researchers specifically chose to study adolescents and young adults. Late adolescence and early adulthood are periods when individuals are still developing their self-regulation capacities and forming their long-term environmental habits.
In the first study, the researchers recruited 221 high school students from a public school in China. The sample included about 66 percent female students with an average age of roughly 16 years old. The researchers assessed the students twice, with a full year passing between the first and second assessment waves. During each wave, the students filled out paper questionnaires in their classrooms while supervised by research assistants.
To measure self-control, the scientists used a 13-item questionnaire. Students rated statements about their ability to resist temptation and their tendency to think before acting. To measure pro-environmental behavior, the students rated how often they engaged in specific green activities over the past 12 months. These activities included recycling cans, saving energy at home, or buying products in reusable containers.
When analyzing the data, the scientists used a statistical technique called a cross-lagged panel model. This method looks at how a variable at the first time point predicts a different variable at the second time point. The findings of this first study showed that higher self-control at the start of the year predicted an increase in pro-environmental behaviors by the end of the year.
The researchers conducted a second study to expand on these findings using a larger sample and a longer timeframe. The second study included 1286 university students from a single university in China. This group was about 63 percent female with an average age of roughly 19 years old. Instead of just two check-ins, the researchers tracked these students across three distinct waves, with exactly one year between each wave.
Because the study spanned three full years, the scientists could use a more advanced statistical tool called a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model. This advanced statistical model separates the survey data into two different mathematical layers. The first layer looks at stable differences between different people. The second layer looks at temporary fluctuations within the exact same person.
Separating these layers helps scientists avoid confusing a stable personality trait with a passing state of mind. At the stable, trait-like level, the researchers found a positive association between the two factors. Individuals who consistently showed higher self-control compared to their peers also consistently reported more sustainable behaviors. This suggests that self-control is a stable personal trait strongly linked to living a greener lifestyle.
At the fluctuating, individual level, the data showed a different pattern. When a specific student experienced a natural drop or increase in their own typical self-control, it did not predict any subsequent change in their sustainable habits. This suggests that year-to-year shifts in a person’s willpower do not directly drive short-term changes in how they treat the environment.
“We were genuinely surprised by what we found inside the same person over time,” Li said. “At the outset, we had assumed that if someone’s self-control improved, their pro-environmental behavior would improve with it. But when we tracked the same individuals across waves, natural fluctuations in self-control simply did not translate into meaningful shifts in pro-environmental behavior.”
“The link is really anchored in stable, long-term trait differences,” Li continued. “It underscores that promoting sustainability requires more than urging people to ‘try harder’; we need to build habits and shape environments that make green choices effortless.”
The results provide evidence that having greener habits is part of an overarching lifestyle rather than a fleeting mood. “The main message is that the connection between self-control and green behavior is primarily a stable trait-level pattern: people who generally have stronger self-control also tend to live more sustainably across time,” Li said. “Yet when we tracked the same individuals over multiple waves, short-term ups and downs in their self-control did not reliably produce immediate changes in their environmental habits.”
“So it is not about heroic bursts of willpower in the moment; it is about who you are, on average, over the long haul,” Li added. “That distinction matters for everyday life. Sustainable living is really a marathon built from countless small decisions, turning off lights, carrying reusable bags, sorting waste, that add up over months and years.”
This highlights the need for structural changes that make sustainable choices easier for everyone. “If we rely solely on asking people to ‘try harder’ each time, we are fighting an uphill battle against human nature,” Li said. “A smarter approach is to reduce the self-control demand itself. Putting reminder stickers near light switches, placing recycling bins in convenient locations, or sharing monthly electricity or water-use feedback with family members can make the green choice the easy choice.”
Communities can also use nudging strategies to encourage green behaviors. Nudging involves designing choices in a way that guides people toward a desired action without restricting their freedom. Making recycling bins more accessible or automatically opting people into green energy plans reduces the amount of willpower needed to help the planet. “By designing environments and routines that minimize friction, we can promote sustainable actions without requiring constant mental effort,” Li said.
The researchers also note that self-control could be used as a helpful metric when assembling teams to tackle climate issues. People with naturally high self-control might be better equipped to handle the long-term demands of environmental advocacy. “One final thought: when selecting people for roles with significant environmental responsibilities, it makes sense to weigh self-control alongside their environmental attitudes and professional competence,” Li said.
The study does have a few limitations that should be noted. “We used self-report questionnaires and focused on Chinese high school and university students,” Li said. “That makes the findings suggestive rather than definitive. Future work should test whether the same pattern holds in other populations and with objective measures, such as actual behavioral tasks or real-world tracking, before drawing firmer conclusions.”
In addition, the one-year gap between the data collection waves might have missed smaller, short-term connections between willpower and sustainable choices. A full year is a long time, and a person’s self-control might fluctuate on a daily or weekly basis.
Going forward, the researchers plan to look at other psychological traits that support sustainable living. “Our next step is to understand why some people follow through on environmental intentions while others do not,” Li said. “We are especially interested in grit, passion and perseverance for long-term goals, because environmental protection is not a one-off act; it is a decades-long commitment.”
“The Paris Agreement, for instance, sets carbon-neutrality targets for the mid-twenty-first century, a timeline that feels distant to most people alive today,” Li noted. “That means safeguarding the planet demands sustained effort against slow, incremental payoffs, exactly the conditions where grit should matter.”
The scientists hope to figure out exactly how to foster this type of long-term dedication. “We want to test whether grit and related traits can help explain who stays the course in the face of such delayed rewards, and whether we can design interventions or educational programs that cultivate this kind of persistence for ecological goals,” Li said.
The study, “Longitudinal associations between self-control and pro-environmental behaviors,” was authored by Xingbo Wang, Yanru Liu, Yalun Zhang, Zhenglian Su, Liyun Hua, Yajun Zhao, and Jingguang Li.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #SelfControl #ProEnvironmentalBehavior #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentalPsychology #HabitFormation #GreenerChoices #Nudging #EcoFriendlyHabits #LongitudinalStudy #ClimateAction
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🌱 Did you know that a well-planted hedge can provide shelter for over 80 species of wildlife?
If you're ready to create a natural boundary, here's how to get started: • Choose the right hedge plants for your climate and soil.
• Use a spade or garden fork to dig holes, ensuring proper spacing.
https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/x7sx
#HedgePlanting #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #WildlifeHabitat #Landscaping #SustainableLiving #GardenLife
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Minister Sudhakar's Rainwater Systems Highlighted Posthumously
Late Minister D. Sudhakar's early adoption of 50,000-litre rainwater harvesting systems in Bengaluru and Challakere is highlighted, showing a 20-year commitment to water conservation.
#RainwaterHarvesting, #Karnataka, #WaterConservation, #MinisterSudhakar, #SustainableLiving
https://newsletter.tf/karnataka-minister-rainwater-harvesting-systems-praised/
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Late Minister D. Sudhakar had rainwater harvesting systems with a 50,000-litre capacity installed at his homes 20 years ago, showing a long-term commitment to water conservation.
#RainwaterHarvesting, #Karnataka, #WaterConservation, #MinisterSudhakar, #SustainableLiving
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Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
By Eden Hynninen and Jane NieldDee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/home-destroyed-by-fire-rebuilt-as-an-earthship/106648226
#SustainableLiving #HouseFires #Bushfires #Fires #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #EdenHynninen #JaneNield
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Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
By Eden Hynninen and Jane NieldDee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/home-destroyed-by-fire-rebuilt-as-an-earthship/106648226
#SustainableLiving #HouseFires #Bushfires #Fires #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #EdenHynninen #JaneNield
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Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
By Eden Hynninen and Jane NieldDee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/home-destroyed-by-fire-rebuilt-as-an-earthship/106648226
#SustainableLiving #HouseFires #Bushfires #Fires #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #EdenHynninen #JaneNield
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Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
By Eden Hynninen and Jane NieldDee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/home-destroyed-by-fire-rebuilt-as-an-earthship/106648226
#SustainableLiving #HouseFires #Bushfires #Fires #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #EdenHynninen #JaneNield
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Home destroyed by fire rebuilt with tyres, bottles and cans
By Eden Hynninen and Jane NieldDee-Ann Kelly lost her home to fire in 2024, now she's rebuilding an Earthship, made from recycled materials in an effort to make her home more fire resilient.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/home-destroyed-by-fire-rebuilt-as-an-earthship/106648226
#SustainableLiving #HouseFires #Bushfires #Fires #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #EdenHynninen #JaneNield
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The Right-to-Repair Movement Is Here: How Keeping Your Stuff Longer Cuts Waste (and Saves Money)
Right-to-repair 2026: Fix gear, cut waste, save cash. Practical urban tips + US/EU policy updates for eco-shoppers.
https://sayecosm.com/right-to-repair/
#sustainability #greenliving #zerowaste #diyrepair #lifestyle #sustainableliving #righttorepair
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Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) — Operating Principle
A recuperator (heat recovery unit) transfers heat from exhaust air to incoming fresh air without mixing the two streams.
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How It Works
Two airflows:
Exhaust air (warm, from indoors)
Supply air (cold, from outside)
They pass through a heat exchanger:
separated by plates or channels
no direct mixing
heat transfers through the material (conduction)
Result: → supply air is preheated
→ exhaust air is cooled
→ overall heat loss is reduced---
Types of Recuperators
1. Plate Heat Exchanger
aluminum or plastic plates
efficiency: ~60–90%
no moving parts
2. Rotary (Wheel) Heat Exchanger
rotating drum
transfers heat and some moisture
efficiency: up to ~85–90%
3. Counterflow Heat Exchanger
air streams move in opposite directions
highest efficiency: up to ~95%
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What Is Transferred
heat (primary)
sometimes moisture (in enthalpy units)
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Efficiency Example
outside: 0°C
indoor: +22°C
after recovery: ~16–20°C
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Advantages
reduced heating energy demand
continuous ventilation without major heat loss
improved indoor air quality
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Limitations
frost formation in winter (needs bypass or preheater)
filter maintenance required
upfront cost
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Core Idea
A recuperator doesn’t generate heat — it recovers and reuses it.
#HVAC #HeatRecovery #HRV #ERV #EnergyEfficiency #Ventilation #IndoorAirQuality #AirExchange #HeatExchanger #SustainableLiving #GreenBuilding #EnergySaving #HomeComfort #SmartHome #BuildingEngineering #ClimateControl #EcoTech #Airflow #FreshAir #LowEnergy #PassiveHouse #NetZero #HomeImprovement #Engineering #CleanAir
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🌎 World Earth Day 🌱
The Earth is what we all have in common. 💫
Let’s come together to make it cleaner, greener, and better than ever before. 🌿💚
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#WorldEarthDay #EarthDay #Earth #savetheplanet #SaveNature #ProtectOurPlanet #SustainableFuture #पृथ्वीदिवस #GreenPlanet #SustainableLiving #GoGreen #myfirstcollege -
Going paperless and building a digital future. 🌱💻
Small steps today, a greener planet tomorrow.
Happy Earth Day!#jitendrasachdeva #happyearthday #EarthDay #DigitalFuture #gopaperless #sustainableliving #GreenMindset #ecofriendly #FutureReady #saveearth #InnovationForGood #thinkgreen #WorldEarthDay
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We are excited to share what is growing on our land Though we recently planted new bananas, we already have some ready to eat fresh and truly ours 💪We also have maize (corn) a staple crop with golden kernels, great for food and flour, It is widely used by schools, and where its flour is cooked into posho, a common and filling meal. We are grateful for the rains still blessing our land as our bananas continue to grow strong.🍌 🌽 #FarmingLife #Gratitude #SustainableLiving #Harvest #Blessed #EYN
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From ‘sustainable’ to ‘regenerative’ agriculture: What’s in a name?
#RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #Environment #FoodSystems #Agriculture #SoilHealth #Farming #SustainableFarming #GreenFuture #Biodiversity #FoodSecurity #SustainableLiving
https://the-14.com/from-sustainable-to-regenerative-agriculture-whats-in-a-name/ -
🌞 Lidl's got #solar #panels now? Great, because nothing says "cutting-edge innovation" like plugging panels into your home with the same ease you buy canned peas. 🥫🔌 Expect to see next-gen wind turbines right next to the frozen pizzas. 🍕💨
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-15673955/Solar-panels-Lidl-Plug-versions-set-appear-shops-MONTHS.html #Lidl #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #SustainableLiving #TechTrends #HackerNews #ngated -
Re-reading "#UtopianSocialism - Its History Since 1800" by #LeoLoubere (published in 1974). In particular, chapter 6, which deals with "experimental communities" and why they fail -- citing #Capitalism, lack of practical knowledge, and how cooperation and #MutualAid were needed for communities to survive. And also how defense (against others, protecting crops, etc.), and leaders who aren't forceful are also necessary.
Ahhhh. And some truly lighter reading. The last printed issue of the Farmer's Almanac (in print since 1818). I will miss their tips and tricks as well as topics like natural pest control, #Hygge, herbs of the month, how to make #Switchel, and #Gardening tips. I noticed they also acknowledged #ClimateChange and #WeatherExtremes, and highlighted #EmergencyPreparedness.
#Bookstodon #AmReading
#SustainableLiving #BuildingCommunity #PowerStructures #MoonPhases #SpendTimeInNature #HistoryOfSocialism #Histodon #History #SolarPunkSunday -
Re-reading "#UtopianSocialism - Its History Since 1800" by #LeoLoubere (published in 1974). In particular, chapter 6, which deals with "experimental communities" and why they fail -- citing #Capitalism, lack of practical knowledge, and how cooperation and #MutualAid were needed for communities to survive. And also how defense (against others, protecting crops, etc.), and leaders who aren't forceful are also necessary.
Ahhhh. And some truly lighter reading. The last printed issue of the Farmer's Almanac (in print since 1818). I will miss their tips and tricks as well as topics like natural pest control, #Hygge, herbs of the month, how to make #Switchel, and #Gardening tips. I noticed they also acknowledged #ClimateChange and #WeatherExtremes, and highlighted #EmergencyPreparedness.
#Bookstodon #AmReading
#SustainableLiving #BuildingCommunity #PowerStructures #MoonPhases #SpendTimeInNature #HistoryOfSocialism #Histodon #History #SolarPunkSunday -
Re-reading "#UtopianSocialism - Its History Since 1800" by #LeoLoubere (published in 1974). In particular, chapter 6, which deals with "experimental communities" and why they fail -- citing #Capitalism, lack of practical knowledge, and how cooperation and #MutualAid were needed for communities to survive. And also how defense (against others, protecting crops, etc.), and leaders who aren't forceful are also necessary.
Ahhhh. And some truly lighter reading. The last printed issue of the Farmer's Almanac (in print since 1818). I will miss their tips and tricks as well as topics like natural pest control, #Hygge, herbs of the month, how to make #Switchel, and #Gardening tips. I noticed they also acknowledged #ClimateChange and #WeatherExtremes, and highlighted #EmergencyPreparedness.
#Bookstodon #AmReading
#SustainableLiving #BuildingCommunity #PowerStructures #MoonPhases #SpendTimeInNature #HistoryOfSocialism #Histodon #History #SolarPunkSunday -
Re-reading "#UtopianSocialism - Its History Since 1800" by #LeoLoubere (published in 1974). In particular, chapter 6, which deals with "experimental communities" and why they fail -- citing #Capitalism, lack of practical knowledge, and how cooperation and #MutualAid were needed for communities to survive. And also how defense (against others, protecting crops, etc.), and leaders who aren't forceful are also necessary.
Ahhhh. And some truly lighter reading. The last printed issue of the Farmer's Almanac (in print since 1818). I will miss their tips and tricks as well as topics like natural pest control, #Hygge, herbs of the month, how to make #Switchel, and #Gardening tips. I noticed they also acknowledged #ClimateChange and #WeatherExtremes, and highlighted #EmergencyPreparedness.
#Bookstodon #AmReading
#SustainableLiving #BuildingCommunity #PowerStructures #MoonPhases #SpendTimeInNature #HistoryOfSocialism #Histodon #History #SolarPunkSunday -
Re-reading "#UtopianSocialism - Its History Since 1800" by #LeoLoubere (published in 1974). In particular, chapter 6, which deals with "experimental communities" and why they fail -- citing #Capitalism, lack of practical knowledge, and how cooperation and #MutualAid were needed for communities to survive. And also how defense (against others, protecting crops, etc.), and leaders who aren't forceful are also necessary.
Ahhhh. And some truly lighter reading. The last printed issue of the Farmer's Almanac (in print since 1818). I will miss their tips and tricks as well as topics like natural pest control, #Hygge, herbs of the month, how to make #Switchel, and #Gardening tips. I noticed they also acknowledged #ClimateChange and #WeatherExtremes, and highlighted #EmergencyPreparedness.
#Bookstodon #AmReading
#SustainableLiving #BuildingCommunity #PowerStructures #MoonPhases #SpendTimeInNature #HistoryOfSocialism #Histodon #History #SolarPunkSunday -
Die Gesichter und die Geschichte hinter dem @AtelierMitzi
Im Jahr 2012 wollte ich für mein Enkelkind ein Babyjäckchen aus #Biobaumwolle stricken. Doch damals war ein solches Garn nirgends zu finden. In dieser Situation musste ich an meine Oma Mitzi denken – und an das, was ich von ihr gelernt habe: Neues aus Altem entstehen zu lassen.
Als kleines Mädchen war ich oft gerne bei meiner Oma in ihrer gemütlichen Stube. Sie hat nichts weggeworfen. #Alttextilien schnitten wir zu Streifen für Fleckerlteppiche, aus Stoffresten häkelte sie Hausschuhe, und alte Stricksachen wurden aufgetrennt und zu etwas Neuem verarbeitet. Dinge bekamen bei ihr immer eine zweite Chance und ein zweites Leben.
Diese Haltung hat mich geprägt. Inspiriert von den Erinnerungen an meine Oma begann ich im Jahr 2012 selbst, aus scheinbar Wertlosem Neues zu schaffen. 2023 gründete ich mein Atelier für #UpcyclingArt und #Kunsthandwerk im Kunst- und Kulturzentrum Alte Rahmenfabrik in Wels. Das Atelier habe ich nach meiner Oma Mitzi benannt – als Erinnerung an ihre #Kreativität , ihre #Achtsamkeit und ihre #Lebensweisheit .
Früher war Wiederverwerten eine Notwendigkeit. Heute ist es eine Verantwortung. Denn vieles von dem, was wir wegwerfen, ist kein Müll – sondern wertvoller Rohstoff. Dinge zu reparieren, neu zu gestalten und ihren Lebenskreislauf zu verlängern, sehe ich als eine Möglichkeit, einen Beitrag für unsere Umwelt und für eine achtsame Zukunft zu leisten.Wenn du neugierig bist, sende mir eine kurze Nachricht. Ich freue mich auf deinen Besuch im @AtelierMitzi
Danke, liebe @hasi fürs Foto!
#sustainableliving #handmade #ecofriendly #upcyclingart #handgemachtInWels #slowcraft #upcycling #upcyclinginwels #wiederverwertenstattwegwerfen #nachhaltigleben #handgemachtinösterreich #wels #inspiriertVonOma #colorgrowncotton #ateliermitzi #alterahmenfabrik
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When you move to a new place and discover neighbors doing things you believe harm the earth, do you walk away or gently share what you know? Today I saw a neighbor burning garden waste. Maybe they did not know some of it can become rich manure, or that smoke damages nature and health #ProtectNature #TeachNotJudge #CleanAir #SustainableLiving
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When you move to a new place and discover neighbors doing things you believe harm the earth, do you walk away or gently share what you know? Today I saw a neighbor burning garden waste. Maybe they did not know some of it can become rich manure, or that smoke damages nature and health #ProtectNature #TeachNotJudge #CleanAir #SustainableLiving
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CPA Inde India Les villageois de Kanikadou dans les Ghattes TOP
https://www.cpaphil.com/products/cpa-inde-india-les-villageois-de-kanikadou-dans-les-ghattes-top
#CPAIndia #India #IncredibleIndia #IndianVillages #Kanikadou #WesternGhats #VillageLife #RuralIndia #IndianCulture #CommunitySupport #GrassrootsImpact #SustainableLiving #HumanitarianWork
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CABIN HOLIDAY WITH KIDS ACTIVITIES & PERMACULTURE LEARNING
Escape to nature -- your cosy cabin awaits on the Isle of Skye.
Looking for a magical, meaningful holiday the whole family will remember?Tucked away in the wild beauty of Rubha Phoil, our cosy cabin offers more than just a place to stay -- it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and become part of something regenerative.
• Perfect for couples, solo travellers, or families with children
• Surrounded by forest, sea cliffs, and wildlife
• Evenings spent around the bonfire, under the stars, sharing stories and toasted marshmallowsTHIS IS MORE THAN JUST A RETREAT -- IT’S AN INVITATION TO ENGAGE.
Guests are welcome to learn about permaculture, get involved with the land, and experience the rhythms of life in a regenerative community. From tending to the gardens to helping with daily tasks, your stay becomes part of the living system here.CHILDREN ARE WARMLY WELCOMED
With nature-based activities, wild play, and space to explore safely.
All staff working with children are PVG checked, so you can feel confident and safe.Whether you're dreaming of peaceful forest walks, stunning sea views, or getting your hands in the soil as you learn and contribute, this is your chance to reconnect with what matters.
Now taking bookings for spring and summer holidays.
Limited spaces available -- book early to avoid missing out.
To honour Brigid and the festival of Imbolc, we’re offering a 10% discount on 2026 holiday bookings as a small celebration of returning light, renewal, and new beginnings. Imbolc marks the turning of the season, when winter starts to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring appear. The discount is valid until February 2nd -- just use code “Imbolc” at checkout.
BOOK HERE:
https://www.rubhaphoil.org/your-holiday#RubhaPhoil #IsleOfSkye #Skye #EcoCommunity #Permaculture #NatureConnection #FamilyTravel #SustainableLiving #Rewilding #IslandLife #SlowLiving
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Samsung climatisation
https://www.climshop.com/168-climatisation-samsung
#airconditioning #airconditioner #ac #hvac #hvacsystem #hvaclife #hvacinstall #hvacmaintenance #hvacrepair #cooling #climatecontrol #coolingtechnology #energyefficiency #energysaving #inverter #smartac #smartclimate #smarthome #homecomfort #indoorcomfort #temperaturecontrol #coolingsystem #heatandcool #airquality #cleanair #ventilation #summercooling #ecofriendly #greenenergy #lowenergy #sustainableliving #commercialhvac #residentialhvac
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Beautiful and inspiring documentary by @Perowinger94. Non-German speaking people, please watch it with subtitles!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQc1jXLAU
#CyclingCities
#ActiveTransport
#SustainableLiving
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Beautiful and inspiring documentary by @Perowinger94. Non-German speaking people, please watch it with subtitles!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQc1jXLAU
#CyclingCities
#ActiveTransport
#SustainableLiving
#ClimateAction -
Beautiful and inspiring documentary by @Perowinger94. Non-German speaking people, please watch it with subtitles!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQc1jXLAU
#CyclingCities
#ActiveTransport
#SustainableLiving
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This earthbag construction village is to be built as both a living option and eco-tourism destination. Would you live here? Would you vacation here? https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/earthbag-village/
#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #GreenBuilding #NonToxicMaterials #SustainableDesign #EcoHome #DIYProjects #ConsciousLiving
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From Geoff Lawton - 3.5 minutes and a very informative conversation about the best batteries for sustainable systems. https://youtu.be/PQ-Ibc1zCYk
#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #GreenBuilding #NonToxicMaterials #SustainableDesign #EcoHome #DIYProjects #ConsciousLiving #RegenerativeLiving #EnvironmentallyFriendly #SustainableProducts #HealthyHome #EcoChoices
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Over 20 hours of independent and unbiased res earch into the most eco-friendly and sustainable paints, primers, varnishes, stains, and sealers. The page includes DIY options also. https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/most-sustainable-paints-stains-varnish-sealers/
#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #GreenBuilding #NonToxicMaterials #SustainableDesign #EcoHome #DIYProjects #ConsciousLiving #RegenerativeLiving #EnvironmentallyFriendly #SustainableProducts #HealthyHome #EcoChoices
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Potpourri is so simple to make it would be silly to pay for it. You can tailor the fragrances with your favorite smells and add some seasonal elements to make it even more special. http://tipnut.com/homemade-potpourri-101/
#DIYHome #SimpleLiving #NaturalLifestyle #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyLiving #HomemadePotpourri #ZeroWasteLiving #CraftYourLife #MindfulLiving #EcoChoices #SlowLivingMovement #ReduceReuseRecycle #NaturalHomeFragrance #CreativeDIY #OneCommunityGlobal
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Someone finally built the car that charges itself.
Just talked to Robert Hoevers, CEO of Squad Mobility, about their solar-powered city car. Panel on the roof. Battery underneath. Park it in the sun, drive it around town—it just keeps charging.
Live somewhere sunny? You literally never plug in. The average person drives 12km a day for errands. This does 150km max range. The math works.
5,300 pre-orders. €1.5M in European funding. Production starts next year.
Street legal. Crash tested.
Robert put it simply: "It's like a second car."Exactly. Not for highway commutes but perfect for the grocery run, city trip, the school drop-off and all those short trips where driving a massive polluting vehicle makes zero sense.
Sometimes the obvious solution just needed someone to build it.
Watch the Video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI8gnYxn0OE
Listen to the Podcast 👉 https://itspradio.com/episodes/solar-ev-that-never-needs-charging-w-robert-hoevers-squad-mobility-brand-highlight-story#electricvehicle #EV #solarpower #electriccar #sustainableliving #ecofriendly #cleanenergy #greenenergy #innovation #climatetech #solarcar #solarEV #citycar #urbanmobility #micromobility #electricmobility #sustainabletransport #emobility #evlife #electricvehicles #sustainablelifestyle #zerowaste #carbonfootprint #greenliving #ecoconscious #sustainablefuture #climataction #gogreen #ecoinnovation #renewableenergy #futureofmobility #smartcities #urbandesign #minimalism #modernliving #simpleliving #tinycar #compactcar #europetravel #europeanstyle #gatedcommunity #smartliving #citylife #urbanlife #europeandesign #startup #crowdfunding #preorder #disruptor #sustainability #greentech #cleantech #futuretech #europeanstartupRetry
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Love Nature, Live Green!
Nature gives us peace, freshness, and life.
At Prabhanjan Horticulture, we’re passionate about building a cleaner, greener future — one garden at a time. 🌱✨
📞 Contact: 9790942912
📧 Email: [email protected]#PrabhanjanHorticulture #LoveNature #GoGreen #PlantMoreTrees #SaveNature #GreenPlanet #EcoFriendly #GardenLife #NatureLovers #SustainableLiving #TerraceGarden #GardenDesign #Horticulture #ChennaiGreen #GreenLiving #NatureIsLife
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August reflections 🌾
Finally found the time to finish this monthly scrapbook. August was full of contrasts — challenges and joys, movement and stillness. Yet as I look back, I feel grateful and quietly proud.
A month of vegan and sustainable living, artistic research, and neurodivergent joy. Of empowering the misfits, loving our planet, and embracing the art of being alive. 🌿💫
#ArtisticResearch #VeganLife #SustainableLiving #NeurodivergentJoy #Empowering #BudoGirl #JapanFans #CreativeLife
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The Passivhaus Trust (PHT) is running a series of open days, workshops and courses this autumn/fall, some of which are free. There is also a retrofitting webinar which is free for members and 30 euros for non-members (12th November 2025 https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php?eId=1489)
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/events.php#SolarPunkSunday #PassivHaus #Design #RetroFitting #Architecture #SolarPower #Sustainability #SustainableLiving #FreeStuff #Education
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🌿🐾 Why Choose Natural Toys for Your Pet? 🧸
✨ Healthier Playtime – No toxic dyes or plastics, only safe & non-toxic materials.
💪 Built to Last – Durable natural fibers = fewer toys in the trash.
🌎 Better for the Planet – Eco-friendly, biodegradable, crafted with care.A small change for you → a big difference for your pet and the planet. 💚
👉 Explore our natural toy collection at https://furrygarden.com/collections/pet-toys.
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Fostering belonging and connection through sustainable community design! One Community's eco-village models adapt to diverse environments while maintaining strong social bonds, proving that sustainable living enhances human connection rather than limiting it.
https://onecommunityglobal.org/
#SustainableCommunity #CommunityDesign #SocialBonds #SustainableLiving #HumanConnection #EcoVillageModels #AdaptiveDesign #OpenSource
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The time to act is now. 🌍💚 World Environment Day 2025 is a powerful reminder that protecting our planet starts with personal action. Whether it’s planting trees, reducing waste or supporting green innovation, every small choice leads to a massive impact. Let’s make a difference together!
Learn more about how we can all contribute: https://zurl.co/KNpQ6
#BabyYumYum #BYY #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #ProtectOurPlanet #GreenInnovation #EcoFriendly #CollectiveChange
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It's time to join forces!
#TrumpTariffs #US #Tariffs #TeslaCybertruck #ElectricVehicles #AutomotiveIndustry #ConsumerAwareness #SustainableLiving #EthicalChoices #TeslaCritic #TradeWar #ConsumerChoice #TeslaNews #Tesla #ElonMusk #ConsumerAwareness #EthicalChoices #TeslaCybertruck #TeslaCritic #ElonMusk
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Hold the French Fries! Paris Olympics Chart a New Gastronomic Course. https://www.diningandcooking.com/1972894/hold-the-french-fries-paris-olympics-chart-a-new-gastronomic-course/ ##Alain #AkrameBenallal #AlexandreMazzia #AmandineChaignot #Butter #Catering #CHEFS #Ducasse #francais #france #French #FrenchButter #FrenchFood(Cuisine) #GlobalWarming #OlympicGames(2024) #ParisFrance #Sodexo #SustainableLiving #vegetarianism
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🌞 Is solar energy the future? Discover why investing in solar panels is a smart choice! From cost savings to environmental benefits, learn how solar power is shaping a sustainable future. ⚡💰 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GoGreen #Sustainability #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #SolarPanels #EnergySavings #FutureEnergy #SolarInvestment #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #SolarTechnology #NetZero #EnergyIndependence #SmartInvestment
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Exploring food forest groundcover plantings for sustainable ecosystems. Our research includes images, descriptions, planting guidelines, and cultural considerations, with open-source details for USDA zones 7a-7b. Find more at our Food Forest Open Source Hub.
https://onecommunityglobal.org/food-forest-herb-plantings/
#FoodForest #Permaculture #RegenerativeAg #EdibleLandscaping #SustainableLiving #Groundcover #Agroforestry #EcoFarming #Biodiversity #OneCommunity
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Exploring food forest groundcover plantings for sustainable ecosystems. Our research includes images, descriptions, planting guidelines, and cultural considerations, with open-source details for USDA zones 7a-7b. Find more at our Food Forest Open Source Hub.
https://onecommunityglobal.org/food-forest-groundcover-plantings/
#FoodForest #Permaculture #RegenerativeAg #EdibleLandscaping #SustainableLiving #Groundcover #Agroforestry #EcoFarming #Biodiversity #OneCommunity
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The Case for More Housing: Shaping Sustainable Communities
Our neighborhoods are evolving, and the choices we make today about housing and development will define our community’s future. By embracing forward-thinking policies and higher-density housing, we can address the housing crisis, reduce commutes, and create vibrant, sustainable communities. Imagine neighborhoods where homes are closer to jobs and schools, businesses flourish with increased foot traffic, and public spaces become greener and more accessible. Let’s move beyond division and commit to a shared vision of inclusivity and progress—one that benefits everyone.
#SmartGrowth #YIMBY #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving #InclusiveCommunities. #UrbanDevelopment. #ZoningReform #HousingForAll. #CommunityRevitalization #BuildMoreHousing. #ClimateAction #FutureReadyNeighborhoods. #SanJoseCA #BayArea
https://stakeholderssgv.wpcomstaging.com/2025/01/14/position-paper-smart-growth/
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One Community's efficiency model minimizes waste through labor, resource, space, and environmental efficiency. By fostering collaboration, zero-waste practices, and careful resource planning, we free up time, reduce impact, and enhance sustainability for the Highest Good of All. 🌍
https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/efficiency/
#Sustainability #Efficiency #ZeroWaste #Collaboration #GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentalEfficiency #CommunityBuilding #ResourceEfficiency
