ecology Archives | City Magazine Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:04:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 Why choose the Samsung EHS Mono R290 heat pump: a step towards an ecological future and a quieter home https://citymagazine.si/en/why-choose-the-heat-pump-samsung-ehs-mono-r290-a-step-towards-an-ecological-future-and-a-quieter-home/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:32:31 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=586122

In today's world, where every step towards a greener and quieter future is important, the Samsung EHS Mono R290 heat pump represents a revolution in home heating. With the innovative solutions it brings, this pump not only sets new standards in the industry, but also answers the most common questions and dilemmas of modern consumers. Let's discover together why it is heat pump Samsung EHS Mono R290 the right choice for every home.

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Homemade natural cleaner for a flawless toilet without scrubbing https://citymagazine.si/en/homemade-natural-cleaner-for-a-flawless-toilet-without-scrubbing/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:54 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=584427

A flawless toilet?! Cleaning the toilet has never been on the "top 10 fun things to do" list, but what if we revealed a trick that makes this chore a little less boring and a much more enjoyable experience? Imagine a world where the fight against scale and bacteria no longer requires aggressive rubbing and tears in the eyes (and no, the tears are not from emotion). Yes, you read that right – the solution is right under your nose, probably even in your kitchen!

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Reduce the clutter in your closet: how you can use your old clothes https://citymagazine.si/en/reduce-clutter-in-your-closet-how-you-can-use-your-old-clothes/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:01:04 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=529958

The "zero waste" concept is also moving from bathrooms and kitchens to wardrobes. Here you will find a guide on how to turn old clothes, bedding and fashion accessories into something new and practical.

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10 easy ways you can reduce your water consumption https://citymagazine.si/en/10-easy-ways-how-you-can-reduce-water-consumption/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:13:20 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=528367

We all know that water is something we cannot live without. However, it is also the source of huge bills that await us every month. That is why we have prepared 10 simple ways for you to reduce your water consumption and thus take care of both the environment and your wallet.

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10 ways to lower your electricity bill https://citymagazine.si/en/10-ways-to-reduce-the-electricity-bill/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:32:30 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=528393

The electricity bill is considered one of the biggest household expenses, which we cannot completely avoid. Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce your electricity consumption without sacrificing much. We have prepared 10 tips for you, how you can reduce your electricity costs.

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Best Books on Climate Change 2022 https://citymagazine.si/en/best-books-on-climate-change-2022/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:06:17 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=525390

We live in what many scientists call the Anthropocene, a period of geologic time characterized by human influence on Earth's geology and ecosystems. As the Earth's temperature rises and natural disasters occur with alarming frequency, the environment is rapidly approaching a tipping point from which we can no longer turn back. But understanding the facts about the state of our planet is just the beginning.

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40 small actions with which you can start saving planet Earth today https://citymagazine.si/en/40-small-actions-with-which-you-can-start-to-save-the-planet-earth-today/ Thu, 12 May 2022 12:08:05 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=518981

We are all aware of how important it is to take care of the environment, but we often forget that we can also contribute to change ourselves. That's why we've prepared 40 simple things you can do to help our planet every day. Remember: every little thing counts and it is important that we all do our best to live as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible.

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McDonald's is phasing out plastic straws and cutlery https://citymagazine.si/en/mcdonalds-discontinues-plastic-straws-and-cutlery/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:08:25 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=488484

At McDonald's, they pay close attention to what the packaging for their products is made of. More than 90 percent are made of paper, cardboard or recycled material. With different paper bags, they also pay attention to the fact that the paper is less printed and not varnished. They also sort the waste very carefully, down to every straw and piece of paper. Now it's time for the next step...

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Slovenian Day without food waste: How to efficiently use leftover food https://citymagazine.si/en/slovenian-day-without-waste-food-how-to-use-leftover-food-efficiently/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:02:25 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=481476

This year, on April 24, we celebrate the Slovenian Day without wasted food for the first time. We can also contribute a lot to reducing the amount of wasted food and thus prevent the unnecessary consumption of natural resources, money and packaging. By making small changes in the way we buy, cook and plan meals, we can save time, improve eating habits and, above all, help protect the environment.

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World Earth Day: Calculate your own carbon footprint with the carbon calculator https://citymagazine.si/en/world-earth-day-calculate-your-own-carbon-footprint-with-the-carbon-calculator/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:29 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?p=481432

The results of a new sustainability survey commissioned by Mastercard reveal a significant increase in consumer environmental awareness as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Almost half of the Europeans questioned therefore believe that reducing their carbon footprint is even more important now than before the pandemic.

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Coca-Cola and Carlsberg present bottles made from plants that decompose within a year https://citymagazine.si/en/coca-cola-and-carlsberg-present-bottles-from-plants-that-decompose-in-a-year/ Thu, 21 May 2020 03:00:43 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?post_type=article&p=434805

We all know that the disposal of plastic bottles has the lion's share of the global climate crisis. But are we really aware of this? In a world that produces 300 million pieces of plastic annually, we desperately wish we had other options! This is where the Dutch company Avantium can come to our aid. With the support of major companies such as Coca-Cola, Carlsberg and Danone, they are developing a "vegetable plastic" that could replace the classic plastic used in food chains.

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French scientists may have saved the world: they created an enzyme that breaks down plastic! https://citymagazine.si/en/french-scientists-may-have-saved-the-world-created-an-enzyme-that-decomposes-plastic/ Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:01:00 +0000 https://citymagazine.si/en/?post_type=article&p=431642

French scientists have discovered an enzyme that can break down plastic within hours. This enzyme could be an innovative solution for recycling millions of tons of toxic plastic waste.

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Australia has found a way to save the waters from pollution, and everyone could do it https://citymagazine.si/en/australia-found-a-way-to-save-water-from-pollution-and-everyone-could-practice-it/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:01:48 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=374122

Any attempt to save the planet seems doomed. Corporations and organizations are making people aware of the consequences that humans have on the environment, but no one has yet found a system to gradually limit the destruction of the planet. Despite millions, knowledge and experts, the theory remained just a dead letter on paper. Well, Australia just managed to find a way that works.

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Photographer shows how much plastic the ocean 'devours' in 60 seconds https://citymagazine.si/en/photographer-shows-how-much-plastic-the-ocean-takes-in-60-seconds/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 04:01:39 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=364513

The name Benjamin Von Wong is probably familiar to you, because a few months ago the photographer, whose interest is focused on environmental issues, took a series of photos showing e-waste, which has been given a second chance due to its indestructibility. This time, he captured the plastic in the oceans and its terrible effects on the environment.

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11 stories about people who gave our planet a second chance https://citymagazine.si/en/11-stories-about-people-who-gave-our-planet-a-second-chance/ Sat, 21 Jul 2018 04:01:00 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=356241

More and more people are aware that our planet is in danger. While some are just talking, others are actually doing something: cleaning beaches, making products from plastic from the oceans, and even building small farms and eco-friendly cities. Here are 11 inspiring stories of people doing miracles every day to save our dear Earth.

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Gumshoe & Amsterdam: These sneakers are made from recycled chewing gum https://citymagazine.si/en/gumshoe-amsterdam-these-sneakers-are-made-from-recycled-gum-gum/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=346967

The city of Amsterdam is introducing the "gumshoe", sports shoes with soles made of chewing gum scraped from the streets of the city. The project is designed in cooperation with the advertising agency Publicis One and the manufacturer of Gum-tec® rubber. A campaign to raise awareness among Amsterdam residents about the problem of chewing gum on the city streets. Creative and different.

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A floating vegetable garden in New York https://citymagazine.si/en/floating-vegetable-garden-in-new-york/ Sat, 27 May 2017 04:04:18 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=306221

When art and the public good collide, extraordinary stories are often written, and this one is one of those. Markets are nothing new in New York, but they haven't had anything like this before. The Swale, as it has been dubbed, is a vegetable garden on a transport vessel plying the waters of New York. It started its journey last summer, but this year it was presented in a new, improved image.

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Bicycle air cleaner https://citymagazine.si/en/air-cleaner-for-bike/ Sat, 27 May 2017 04:02:37 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=306246

Air pollution appears more and more often on the agenda of TV reports, round tables and, after all, also in our conversations. It is a serious problem that especially large cities face, and the Dutch artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde, who started the "Smog Free" project in 2014, is also aware of this. His first product, the Smog Free Tower, with which he installed the world's first air purifiers of this kind in Amsterdam in 2015, now has a sequel: a bicycle with a purifier.

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Adidas Futurecraft Biofabric: biodegradable shoes that 'run out' in 36 hours https://citymagazine.si/en/adidas-futurecraft-biofabric-biodegradable-shoes-that-run-out-in-36-hours/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 06:02:17 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=297241

After shoes and swimwear made from marine waste, Adidas also presents biodegradable shoes that are more environmentally friendly. Adidas Futurecraft Biofabric can thus be degraded in less than 36 hours after a special enzyme is added to it.

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Adidas x Parley: swimwear made from plastic marine waste https://citymagazine.si/en/adidas-x-parley-swimwear-made-from-plastic-sea-waste/ Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:03:05 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=286976

Adidas recently launched a sneaker made from 95 percent plastic marine debris and five percent recycled polyester collected from the shores of the Maldives. Now he tackled the bathing equipment. To create women's and men's swimwear from plastic marine waste, he once again connected with the organization Parley for the Oceans, which raises awareness about the pollution of the seas and oceans, and the SS17 Parley swimwear collection was created, with which the Germans further contribute to reducing the environmental footprint.

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Mermaids hate plastic - a person throws away 10 thousand bottles in his life! https://citymagazine.si/en/mermaids-hate-plastic-man-in-life-throws-10-thousand-bottles/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 07:05:38 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=279081

Photographer Benjamin Von Wong is a fan of underwater photography, and for the past year he has been tackling 'boring' topics such as climate change and wildlife conservation with his photographic projects. With their latest project, Mermaids Hate Plastic, they keep this trend going. This time he tackles plastic pollution. If the previous two subjects were much more grateful for the lens, this time too he managed to create fascinating scenes from seemingly unphotogenic subjects. He employed underwater girls and created a sea out of 10,000 bottles – the amount the average American would consume in a lifetime. The project draws attention to the pressing problem of plastic pollution.

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Islamabad got its first (!) bike lane https://citymagazine.si/en/islamabad-got-its-first-cycle-track/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:01:51 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=269721

Bike lanes are commonplace in the Western world. Not in Pakistan. The capital Islamabad just got its first bike lane! This is the first step towards a cleaner city, which, like many other capitals around the world, is drowning in smog.

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A Thai teenage designer is completely changing the fashion industry https://citymagazine.si/en/thai-teenage-designer-is-changing-the-fashion-industry/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 05:49:29 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=261637

The 17-year-old Thai fashion designer Apichet "Madaew'" Atirattana has completely revolutionized the fashion industry with his unique style and, above all, unique materials.

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Slovenia is the fifth greenest country in the world https://citymagazine.si/en/slovenia-is-the-fifth-best-eco-country-in-the-world/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:27:07 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=255896

Slovenia may be really small in terms of its size, but in the field of ecology it belongs to the very top of the world.

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Overshoot Day 2016 - From August 8, 2016, the Earth runs on steam https://citymagazine.si/en/day-of-exceeding-2016-from-august-8-2016-further-the-earth-drives-on-steam/ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:37:08 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=246851

Overdraft Day 2016 is here! Humanity has become extremely wasteful. Despite numerous environmental commitments, in just eight months of 2016 we used up all the natural resources that the Earth can produce. renews within a year, reports the Global Footprint Network (GFN). Earth Overshoot Day occurs earlier every year, last year it happened on August 13, and this year it was August 8, 2016.

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Google Sunroof tells you if your roof has solar potential https://citymagazine.si/en/google-sunroof-tells-you-whether-your-roof-has-potential-for-solar-cells/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:28:59 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=179222

On paper, it pays to cover the roof with solar cells. Namely, this reduces the electricity bill, and can even bring income. But first you have to think about the costs, because photovoltaics are not cheap, and even before that you have to ask yourself whether your roof has solar potential at all. Getting a professional opinion on whether it's worth installing solar panels on your house can really hit your wallet, especially if the answer is 'no'. As with many things, Google now also has an answer to the question of whether your roof is suitable for a solar power plant.

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Ecocapsule – a self-sufficient mobile home powered by wind and solar https://citymagazine.si/en/ecocapsule-self-sufficient-mobile-house-on-wind-and-sun/ Thu, 28 May 2015 01:09:52 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=164289

Ecocapsule is a self-sufficient mobile home of a futuristic design by the Bratislava office Nice Architects, which offers a stay off the grid for up to one year. Each unit is equipped with solar panels and a wind turbine and designed to capture rainwater. The interior has a kitchenette with running water and a hot shower.

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Shocking photos of the consequences of environmental pollution https://citymagazine.si/en/shocking-photos-of-the-consequences-of-pollution-because-of-which-we-will-become-more-concerned-about-the-environment/ Sun, 26 Apr 2015 08:00:43 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=157584

In many countries of the developed world, each person produces 1.95 kilograms of waste per day. Back in 1960, this figure was 1.2 kg. There are currently 7.3 billion people in the world, and at the current rate of population growth (1.1% per year), there will be 15 billion people on Earth in about 64 years. This only means more pollution. So let's do what we have to do, avoid the mistakes of the past and keep our planet clean. We have only one.

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Still life: Evocative art from washed-up trash https://citymagazine.si/en/still-life-eloquent-art-made-of-trash/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:30:25 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=157357

Alejandro Duran is an artist who creates colorful landscape art from washed-up trash from more than 50 different countries.

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Saleen foursixteen – the most powerful, but still ECO, Tesla to date https://citymagazine.si/en/saleen-foursixteen-the-most-powerful-but-always-eco-tesla-so-far/ Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:10:34 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=91102

The renowned manufacturer of American "muscle cars", the company Saleen, has taken up the conversion of the Tesla S, which was given additional pepper both in terms of design and performance. It is still an electric vehicle, which produces absolutely no harmful emissions on the road, at least when the range extender in the form of a petrol engine is not working.

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Top eco resorts https://citymagazine.si/en/top-eco-resorts/ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:35:55 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=41448

Concrete hotel complexes are out, nowadays they are replaced by ecological resorts, where luxury is combined with listening to nature. We've picked out some of the hottest right now…

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7. BOFF – Bovec Outdoor Film Festival https://citymagazine.si/en/7-boff-bovec-outdoor-film-festival/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:49:12 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=37393

Bovec Outdoor Film Festival is a festival of films about sports, adventure and ecology, which brightens up the last days of December in Bovec every year.

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44th Nature-Health fair https://citymagazine.si/en/44-fair-nature-health/ Sat, 21 Sep 2013 05:39:37 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=event&p=25011

The Narava-zdravje fair brings together products, activities and ecologically aware ideas.

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Sprout – prvi svinčnik na svetu, ki raste! https://citymagazine.si/en/sprout-the-first-pencil-in-the-world-that-grows/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:36:52 +0000 http://citymagazine.si/?post_type=article&p=25493

What if pencil scraps could grow into something delicious, beautiful, and fun instead of filling up with trash? In September, a somewhat unusual family arrived on the Slovenian market - this is the Sprout family of pencils that grow.

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