Funerals may feel overwhelming, yet they’re also moments to celebrate life and honour values. More families today are seeking eco-friendly funeral planning to say goodbye while caring for the planet. From choosing a funeral home that respects sustainable wishes to hosting memorials in natural settings, small steps can make a meaningful difference. Options such as aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis), human composting, or biodegradable caskets made from bamboo or seagrass offer greener alternatives to traditional methods. Even selecting local venues and minimal decorations helps reduce the impact. At Friendly Turtle EcoBlog, we explore how sustainable funerals not only reflect love and respect for those we’ve lost but also support a healthier planet for future generations. A farewell can be both heartfelt and eco-conscious.
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Beat the Heat While Saving the Planet: How to Stay Cool Sustainably This Summer

As the summer months are drawing nearer, it’s easy to lose yourself in the excitement of longer days and warmer weather and forget about the discomfort that hot temperatures can cause. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to cool down.
Thankfully, if you prepare in advance, there are some strategies you can employ to keep cool in the summer. At the same time, if you’re someone who values sustainability, you’ll be glad to know that there are multiple eco-friendly ways to avoid the summer heat. Here are some options you can consider:
Embrace natural cooling
Even without blasting an air conditioner (which, let’s be honest, isn’t the most environmentally-conscious option), there are several ways to take advantage of cooling. First of all, don’t underestimate the power of shade. Small things like closing your blinds or curtains and sitting under a tree can help you cool down indoors, as well as while you’re outside.
At the same time, you can find ways to make the most of an occasional breeze. Open your windows at night to create a draught or sit outside once temperatures drop slightly. Or sit in your garden or on your balcony once the sun sets and a soft wind starts blowing.
Finally, another natural way to cool down in your home is with the aid of unlikely heroes: your plants. Indoor plants not only add a splash of green to your home, but they also improve air quality, which allows for a fresher and cooler feel.
Be smart about your habits
What this means is that you can avoid overheating by making small adjustments to your everyday activities. Think for instance of your shower routine. Consider taking a cold, refreshing shower instead of a scalding bath. Not only does this help you cool down, but also allows you to reduce your energy consumption.
You should also take a good look at your wardrobe and dress for the season. Ditch the heavy clothing and embrace lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. You can choose sustainably-sourced clothes and shop locally to minimise the environmental impact your summer outfits have on the planet.
Lastly, being mindful of how much you use your appliances is a great way to reduce heat in your home. Think for instance of reducing your use of things such as your oven and blow dryers. If you do want to use them, you can try to turn them on during cooler parts of the day to avoid any discomfort their heat may cause.
Invest in sustainable cooling measures
While fans and air conditioning units aren’t exactly the most sustainable options, there are other home cooling systems you can opt for to allow for a similar effect.
The most efficient sustainable cooling solution you can go for is a heat pump. As their name suggests, heat pumps provide your home with heating, but they can also be used for cooling purposes. If you’re looking to regulate temperatures in your home with a renewable energy source, you can install an air or a ground source heat pump.
Just be sure to look into what the best air source heat pump for your home would be, or whether a ground source heat pump would be suitable for your property. Additionally, it’s good to know that heat pumps are quite expensive, so you’d need to figure out if they are financially feasible for you before investing in this sustainable energy source.
Conclusion
Hopefully you now have a better idea of what sustainable cooling strategies you can use this summer to keep yourself and your loved ones cool and comfortable. By implementing a combination of the tips we’ve provided, you can rest assured that your comfort doesn’t come at the expense of the planet. So, are you ready to beat the heat while caring for the environment? Then start making your summer preparations today!
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