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Sharing facts, stories, and insights about our planet 🌍🌿🐾 to inspire respect and protection for all life and ecosystems.

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When we simplify our spending and stop chasing external expectations, we reduce both financial pressure and environmental impact. 🌍

We gain more time for family, meaningful work, and a lifestyle that’s lighter on the planet ✨ – without expensive consumption or high-impact travel.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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We’re now sharing thoughtful posts about our planet on LinkedIn too.

If you’re on LinkedIn, feel free to follow us there for our nature and environment content.

🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/ourp...
A vibrant painting shows three people caring for a large Earth surrounded by swirling blue and yellow brushstrokes. One person sits on top of the globe watering plants, another stands on a stool cleaning or tending to the surface, and a third pushes a wheelbarrow of soil at the bottom. Large green leaves and bright flowers surround the Earth, creating an energetic, hopeful scene.
November 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Grateful for the extra hour of daylight to slow down and notice the season shift. 🍂

#FallBack #PlanetAndSelf
Impressionist-style painting of a peaceful autumn morning on a porch. A steaming cup of coffee and an open book rest on a small wooden table beside a rocking chair draped with a blanket. Beyond the porch, a sunlit path winds through trees painted in shades of green, gold, and orange, with leaves drifting gently in the air under a glowing sky.
November 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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🌿 The “Save the Pantanal: The World’s Largest Tropical Wetland” project by Rainforest Trust is now fully funded! 💚

A big win for wildlife, wetlands, and our planet – and hopeful momentum for many more conservation successes ahead. 🌎

#Conservation #RainforestTrust #Pantanal #Biodiversity
Two jaguars rest together on a sandy riverbank in the Pantanal, surrounded by green vegetation and forest beyond – a glimpse of the thriving wildlife this vast wetland supports.
October 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped buying decor that serves no functional purpose and exists just for aesthetics.

🌍 These items are often impossible to recycle and end up as waste.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices #SustainableLiving #EcoMinimalism #MindfulConsumption
A cozy, expressive painting featuring bold, swirling brushstrokes and thick impasto texture. The scene depicts a modern minimalist room bathed in warm, golden sunlight streaming from a tall window on the right, casting sharp diagonal light and shadow patterns on the wooden floor. The room contains simple, intentional furniture: a mid-century modern wooden armchair with cream cushions, a small wooden side table holding a white mug, and a tall, black floor lamp. Two framed paintings hang on the cream-colored wall: on the left, an artwork resembling Van Gogh's Wheat Field with Cypresses; on the right, a poster-style image of Renoir's La Grenouillère. Small potted green plants sit on a shelf and the windowsill. In the upper left corner, white text reads: “Simple, Cozy, Mindful.”
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped using cleaners full of harsh chemicals.

🌍 I make my own with baking soda, vinegar, and a few drops of natural oil – simple and safe.

💛 It’s better for my home, my health, and the planet.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices
A vibrant, expressive painting with bold, swirling brushstrokes and thick impasto texture. The scene depicts a cozy, sunlit kitchen counter made of warm-toned wood. On the counter, from left to right, are: a small glass spray bottle, a white bowl filled with baking soda, a glass bottle labeled "Vinegar", a bright yellow lemon, and a small potted green plant in a terracotta pot. A few golden drops of oil are visible on the wooden surface near the lemon. Diagonal bands of golden sunlight and shadow stream across the entire scene. In the top left corner, subtle white text reads: "Natural Cleaning, Simple Living." The overall impression is one of warmth, simplicity, and eco-friendly living.
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped wanting to travel the world.

✈️ Learning about air travel’s carbon footprint made me appreciate staying closer to home.

💛 There’s beauty right where we are – we just need to slow down and see it.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices
A vibrant 2x2 painterly collage with bold brushstrokes, rich texture, and warm hues of yellow, green, blue, and brown, lit by golden sunlight. • Top Left Panel: A sun-drenched garden scene with bright yellow sunflowers, colorful red and blue flowers, and green trees. • Top Right Panel: A cozy indoor scene showing an open book and a steaming cup of tea on a wooden windowsill, with a window looking out onto a green landscape. • Bottom Left Panel: A person with light brown hair is seated at a simple wooden desk, working on a laptop. Potted green plants and books are on the desk, and warm sunlight streams through a large window behind them. • Bottom Right Panel: A peaceful morning scene with a steaming cup of coffee, croissants, and a ginger cat curled up asleep on a wooden table. Sunlight pours in from a window behind. At the bottom center of the collage, subtle text in a clean, soft font reads: "Beauty Close to Home."
October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped using single-use utensils.

🌎 I carry reusable utensils made of metal, bamboo, or compostable materials.

💛 Small swaps like this prevent tons of plastic and bamboo waste from ending up in landfills.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices
A vibrant, textured painting in an Impressionistic style. The flat lay depicts a collection of reusable utensils – shiny metal spoons, forks, and a knife, alongside wooden chopsticks – arranged on a cream-colored cloth napkin with a green stripe, which itself rests on a small, simple cloth pouch. All items are placed on a warm wooden surface with a pronounced impasto texture. Diagonal bands of sunlight and shadow stream across the scene, highlighting the rough brushstrokes and warm tones. The upper left corner includes a subtle text overlay that reads: “Reusable Utensils.”
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped using disposable paper towels, plates, and napkins.

🌎 I switched to reusable cloths, bamboo plates, and washable napkins – simple swaps that cut waste and save trees.

💛 Small daily swaps make a big impact.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices
A vibrant, textured painting depicts a stack of cream-colored cloth napkins with green and red stripes and two round bamboo plates resting on a dark wooden surface. Diagonal bands of sunlight and shadow stream across the scene, highlighting the rough impasto texture of the wood and the items. The upper left corner includes a subtle white text overlay that reads: "Cotton Towels + Bamboo Plates"
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I stopped buying body washes loaded with chemicals and hard-to-recycle packaging.

💧 I use baking soda every few days instead – simple, clean, and low-waste.

💛 For extra moisturization, I mix in a little natural oil.

#WhatIStoppedForThePlanet #EcoChoices
A bright, textured painting of a flat lay still life with strong diagonal sunlight. The scene shows an open jar of white baking soda, a small golden bottle of natural oil, and a folded cotton towel resting on a wooden surface. The image is rendered with thick, visible brushstrokes in harmonious warm yellows, browns, and soft greens, creating a cozy and natural feel.
October 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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🌿 Tomorrow I’m starting a new series: #WhatIStoppedForThePlanet

Each post shares one simple change I’ve made as an environmentalist that makes a big difference.

💛 Maybe it’ll spark ideas for what you might stop for the planet.

#EcoChoices #SustainableLiving
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October 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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🌿 As an environmentalist, I appreciate author George Tsakraklides (@tsakraklides.bsky.social)'s work.

📚 If you have Audible, his books are a no-brainer. You can also follow him on Substack.

💛 Not affiliated, just inspired.

#EcoReading #WhatIReadForThePlanet
A sunlit wooden desk in a cozy room. On the desk, several books by George Tsakraklides are arranged: "In The Grip Of Necrocapitalism," "Beyond The Petri Dish," "The Unhappiness Machine," and "Frankenpolitics." A small green plant in a pot, a ceramic mug, and an open notebook with a pen also adorn the desk. A comfortable chair is pulled up to the desk. Warm sunlight streams through a nearby window, casting bright patterns on the desk and the light-colored walls. The entire scene is depicted with visible, thick brushstrokes, giving it a textured, vibrant feel.
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Some days, the only thing keeping the chaos in check is… standards and logic. 🦊📚✒️ #OfficeDrama #WorkChronicles
A stylized, Van Gogh–like painting titled ‘The Triumph of Logic.’ At the center, a red fox stands upright on a stack of thick books and reports, one labeled ‘Engineering Standards.’ The fox holds a pen aloft like a symbol of authority, with a glowing digital tablet propped against the books. Below, a startled hyena looks back in defeat, while a jackal slinks away in the background. To the left, a vulture perches on a broken filing cabinet with papers spilling out. The background shows swirling skies and bright sunlight over a flowered meadow, contrasting order and victory with chaos retreating.
October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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LED bulbs recycle FREE! 💡♻️

Keep old electronics out of landfills – drop them off at United Electronic Recycling in Coppell, TX. 🌱✨

(𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.)

#ewasterecycling #investinourplanet #ewaste #recycleright #dallas #texas #ewastemanagement
Flyer for United Electronic Recycling in Coppell, Texas. Lists accepted drop-off items and fees: TVs any size $25, refrigerators must be Freon-free, printers/copiers/fax machines $5, CRT monitors $10, light bulbs free for LED or $1 each for others. All other items recycled free of charge. Location: 505 Airline Dr, Coppell, TX. Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (except holidays). Title reads 'Recycling Today for a Better Tomorrow' with a recycling icon.
September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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I’m stepping back from nonprofits for now to focus on my own accounts.

Too often, gatekeeping slows progress, paid staff take a disproportionate share of donations, and the causes themselves get less attention than they deserve. 🐾💸⚠️

#NonprofitReality #DonorAwareness #SaveWildlife
A minimalist, symbolic illustration shows a tipped-over, transparent donation jar spilling gold coins onto cracked, dry earth. A sad-looking snow leopard is sitting next to the jar. In the background, there are muted, misty mountains. The scene uses soft, muted colors, and the focus is on the contrast between the human system of charity and the bleak reality facing wildlife.
September 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛 💸, 𝙗𝙪𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮.

Every dollar saved can protect wildlife, forests, coral reefs instead of fueling the landfill. 🌍✨

#ChooseNature #PlanetFirst #ProtectWildlife #Conservation
A collage split into two sections. On the left, an illustration shows a massive funnel-shaped torrent of discarded items—phones, laptops, clothes, and dollar bills—symbolizing wasted money, overconsumption, and trash piling into landfills that harm the planet. On the right, four wildlife photos are stacked vertically: a lion pride resting in the savanna, a tiger and cub walking in a forest, a herd of elephants with two calves at sunset, and two whales breaching from the ocean at sunrise or sunset.
September 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Got two Anker Soundcore 2s running in stereo for my O’Reilly Media grind – gotta make that subscription worth it. 🎧📚

Pretty decent surround sound for something a bit more mindful on materials – and built to be eco-friendly. 🌍

#LowTechHighValue #BluetoothLife #OurPlanetEarth
A three-part collage shows an Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker in different home settings. Top: the speaker sits on a wooden bookshelf with a small potted plant and neatly arranged books. Bottom left: the speaker rests on a light-colored kitchen counter beside a ceramic mug, with a wooden fruit bowl in the background. Bottom right: a tablet open to O’Reilly Media’s “Beautiful Data” is placed on a wooden desk with a succulent plant and part of the Soundcore speaker visible in the frame.
September 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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📷 Prints for Wildlife 2025 is live: 200+ photographers are offering limited-edition works, with proceeds benefiting Conservation International.

Browse here: www.printsforwildlife.org/collections/...

Since launch, the project has raised $2.1M+ for conservation.
A leopard rests between the branches of a large tree, its body stretched out and eyes gazing directly at the camera. Sunlight highlights the animal’s golden spots against the dark background. © Lukas Walter / Prints for Wildlife. A one-horned rhinoceros grazes in a grassy clearing beneath a tall tree, with misty forested hills in the background. The scene is bathed in warm, muted light, creating a tranquil and timeless atmosphere. © Gabriella Fuchs / Prints for Wildlife. A polar bear walks across snow-covered ice, one paw stretched toward a dark crack splitting the frozen surface. The bear glances upward, its white body blending with the stark Arctic landscape. © Lukas Walter / Prints for Wildlife. © Lianna Nixon / Prints for Wildlife. A vibrant wetland scene filled with life—giraffes walk gracefully across the savanna as a massive flock of birds fills the sky above. In the foreground, dozens of pelicans and storks gather in the water, creating a striking display of biodiversity. © Shem Compion / Prints for Wildlife.
August 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere ☀️

Air conditioning feels good, but it’s not always good for us. Dry air, stale circulation, and high energy use add up.

Try misting your skin and/or using a fan.
Simple, cooling, better for the planet. 💧🌿

#EcoCooling #SustainableLiving #OurPlanetFirst
A cartoon-style illustration of a man misting his neck with a spray bottle while standing in a cozy, sunlit room. He has short brown hair, a beard, and is wearing a red t-shirt. A small blue fan sits on a wooden table beside him, gently blowing air. The room is decorated with green potted plants, a framed leaf artwork, and a window letting in warm sunlight, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere.
July 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Once our basic needs are met – food, shelter, and freedom – what more do we need to live well?

Just two things:
🧠 Curiosity – to keep learning and growing
🧡 Love – for wildlife, our planet, people, and ourselves

📸 by Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sands
A safari guide sits on the edge of a vehicle, smiling with quiet happiness as a wild lion walks nearby through tall golden grass on a misty morning. The scene feels quiet and respectful, capturing a peaceful moment between human and animal in nature.
July 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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In a culture that glorifies excess, choosing enough is a quiet form of resistance.

When we embrace enough – in what we own, consume, and strive for – we create space for the planet to breathe 🌍, and for ourselves to rest.

#planetandself #enoughness #intentionalliving
A wooden table with a latte, a slice of cake, and an open book bathed in warm sunlight. Soft shadows add a peaceful tone. The phrase “what already feels whole?” appears at the top, inviting quiet reflection and presence.
July 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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🐘 Around 100 elephants are killed every day. A rhino every 8 hours.

Poaching is still decimating Africa’s wildlife, but some people are working hard to protect what’s left before it’s too late.

#CharitySpotlight #CareForOurPlanet

Photo credit: @nsefuwildlife.bsky.social / nsefu.org
A herd of elephants, including calves, walks through a shallow river surrounded by a flock of birds in flight and on the water. The tranquil scene is set against a wooded riverbank with soft morning or evening light reflecting on the surface.
July 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 “𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻” 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🔥

Because conservation isn’t just a feeling – it’s responsibility, action, and love for our planet and wildlife. 🌍🐾

Let’s talk real commitment, not buzzwords.

#NoMorePassion #ConservationWithLove #conservation

📷 Artur Cabral (IG: arturcabral)
A leopard lies on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves, baring its teeth and staring directly ahead with an intense expression. Text on the image reads: “Conservation isn’t just passion. It’s responsibility, action, love.”
July 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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I’ve decided to stop buying #mattresses or #sofas. Not because I can’t, but because I don’t want to create more waste.

These bulky items are hard to recycle and often end up in landfills. I’d rather use simple, sustainable materials on the floor.

#WasteReduction #EcoFurniture #MattressAlternatives
A photograph showcases a minimalist living space with a beige floor futon topped with a quilted cushion, an orange throw pillow, and a cylindrical bolster. The room features light wooden floors, a small round side table with a mug and book, a woven rug, beige curtains, and a potted plant in the corner. Natural light filters in softly through a nearby window.
July 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Just switched from occasional giving to a monthly donation to #RainforestTrust. Their transparency, habitat impact, and cost efficiency make it easy to commit.

Protecting rainforests = protecting countless species. 🌱🌎 #conservation

📸 by Wesley Fernandes on Unsplash
Jaguar crouched at the edge of a muddy pond, lapping water with its tongue. The scene is framed by tree trunks and green undergrowth in a shaded forest.
July 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM