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Sustainable Living, Smarter Tech: Remodeling Your Home for Efficiency and Comfort

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Sustainable Living, Smarter Tech: Remodeling Your Home for Efficiency and Comfort

Building or remodeling a home is an opportunity to align your living space with both modern technology and sustainable living. A truly eco-friendly smart home isn’t just about throwing in a few smart bulbs and calling it a day—it’s about designing a system where efficiency, automation, and environmental consciousness work together seamlessly. You want a home that reduces waste, conserves energy, and ultimately makes your life easier. Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading an existing space, the key is to think holistically, balancing cutting-edge tech with sustainability.

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Inside an Eco-community in Bangalore, India

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Inside an Eco-community in Bangalore, India

By a set of lucky circumstances, I have gotten to know a person named Marcy Newman who lives in Bangalore--the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, in south India. Marcy lives with her husband in what she referred to as an eco-community, and I wanted to know more, so despite the time zone difference (when it’s 8:30 am in Chicago, it’s 8:00 pm in Bangalore), we arranged a time to talk.

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Celebrating Black History Month with a Chicago Legend

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Celebrating Black History Month with a Chicago Legend

At One Earth Collective, we have something special for our readers today. In honor of Black History Month, we had the privilege of speaking with a true trailblazer in the environmental justice movement, Cheryl Johnson. Cheryl is the daughter of Hazel M. Johnson, widely regarded as the mother of the environmental justice movement and a local Chicago icon.

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Make a Difference in Your Community with Meaningful Actions

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Make a Difference in Your Community with Meaningful Actions

Taking meaningful action within your community is more than just a noble endeavor; it is a catalyst for transformative change. Whether through education, volunteering, or sharing your unique skills, each contribution can create ripples of positive impact. By focusing on areas where your passions and community needs intersect, you can drive significant progress and inspire others to join in. This article explores various pathways to empower your community, offering practical insights and strategies to make a difference.

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Relieve Climate Anxiety with Eco Actions

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Relieve Climate Anxiety with Eco Actions

Climate change anxiety is a growing concern as the impact of environmental degradation becomes more apparent. However, there are proactive steps one can take to alleviate this anxiety while contributing positively to the planet's health. One Earth Collective shares several ways to reduce your carbon footprint and foster a deeper connection with the environment.

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Speaking Up for the Rights of Nature

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Speaking Up for the Rights of Nature

What rights, if any, do our ecosystems have? And who will speak for them? 

Under the current system of law in almost every country, humans have the right to exploit nature, because lakes, rivers, wetlands, forestlands, and other ecosystems and natural communities are considered to be property. And, as property, its owner has the right to treat it as they choose, including damaging or destroying it.