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The Hazards of Air Pollution

As they say, fresh air never gets old. But it does get detrimental to human health when constant harmful air pollutants have been, for decades, an...

Organic Food Wrapped in Plastic

Well, well, well. We meet again regarding another topic surrounding plastic usage. This subject might have crossed your mind throughout the self-s...

Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent

  As the Portuguese often say, “necessity sharpens ingenuity”. The perfect expression to go hand in hand with the never-ending chore of laundry wa...

Used Cooking Oil

In opposition to the freedom oil that keeps the world's machines spinning, this week we’re going to talk about the one that keeps our stomachs yea...

Ways to Reuse Stale Bread

Old but gold. Centuries go by and the seasons keep changing but, gladly, the bread keeps on coming. This week we’re back with some anti-kitchen wa...

Our Connection with Nature

Hello! We are the creators of @oragutanlife_pt, an Instagram account dedicated to environmental education. Our main goal is to try to show people ...

Greenwashing - What Is it?

  Putting it gently, Greenwashing is an unethical practice done by corporations and companies that claim to be environmentally sustainable, mainly...

The Alarming Cycle of Wildfires

Each year, predominantly during the summer season, our planet takes a big chunk of damage from wildfires. It is estimated that, since the year 200...

Are Sunscreens Harming the Oceans?

Yes, they are! But not all of them, at least on a significant level. Considering cosmetics are one of the most unregulated industries out there, t...

Decorate your House with Upcycled Goodies

As proud stylish practitioners of the art of Upcycling, we’re going to introduce you to a whole new world of creative reuse. Naturally, waste is n...

Interview with Nadya Edwards

Finding kindred souls along our journey is one of the most satisfying things we have the pleasure of experiencing. This time we’re happy to presen...

Creative Ways to Reuse Kitchen Waste

You know the new levels we’ve been reaching when it comes to our lifestyle in harmony with nature? As long as there’s space for improvement, we’re...