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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 18h

🌿 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.

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 2d

🌿 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."

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 4d

🌿 Just made my first e-waste drop-off at United Electronic Recycling – such a great feeling!

Grateful for companies that make recycling possible.

We need more centers for electronics and other hard-to-recycle materials in every community. ♻️

#Ewaste #WasteReduction #CircularEconomy

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 22

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.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 5d

🌿 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.”

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 7d

🌿 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"

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Our Wild Cats @ourwildcats.com · 9d

From African savannahs to Arctic forests, wild cats have conquered nearly every corner of our planet. 🌍

Blue = smaller cats (Felinae)
Green = big cats (Pantherinae)

Wherever prey thrives, cats follow. 🐾

#WildCatsOfTheWorld #BigCats #Conservation
🗺️ Craig Pemberton / Wikipedia

World map showing the geographic distribution of wild cats (family Felidae). Areas shaded in blue represent the range of Felinae (small to medium cats, excluding domestic cats), while areas shaded in green represent the range of Pantherinae (big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars). Blue regions cover most of North America, Europe, northern Asia, and southern South America. Green regions are concentrated in Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and parts of China.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 9d

🌿 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.

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 10d

🌿 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

A vibrant, textured painting with bold, swirling brushstrokes and thick impasto. The scene symbolizes harmony between humanity and nature, set under a dramatic, glowing sunrise sky with oranges, yellows, greens, and deep blues. Several birds, including black crows and a white dove, fly in the swirling clouds.

In the center, a small wooden table holds a potted green plant, a white reusable cup, and a softly glowing Earth globe. Around the table, several wild animals are observing peacefully: a polar bear on the far left, a spotted cheetah in the foreground, a tiger partially visible behind the plant, and a large elephant on the right. They are blended into a lush, green and yellow textured landscape with distant mountains.

In the upper left, white text reads: “#WhatIStoppedForPlanet 🌿 Small actions. Big impact.” The overall impression is one of hope, care, and balance.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Feb 6

Emma sums up my viewpoint regarding #traveling.

The full length video is available at youtu.be/FoG7wZabZ5U

#travel #overrated #flying #co2 #climatecrisis #climatecatastrophe #flightfree

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 10d

🌿 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.

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 11d

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.

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · 17d

Reposting from @ourwildcats.com 🐾 – a new series exploring the fascinating world of wild cats!

Our Wild Cats @ourwildcats.com · 17d

From the tiny Black-footed Cat to the mighty Amur tiger, the cat family spans the globe.

Fierce, fragile, and fascinating – each species tells a story of survival.

Inspired by #WildCatsOfTheWorld by Luke Hunter. Stay tuned for more! 🐾

Book cover of Wild Cats of the World by Luke Hunter, illustrated by Priscilla Barrett, featuring a close-up of a wild cat’s face with green eyes and snow on its fur.

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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · 24d

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗮 – wounded by a buffalo and left behind by her pride, she fought to survive and protect her cubs in the Okavango swamps.

Her story is one of resilience, motherhood, and survival in the wild. 🦁🌍

#FekeetsaTheLion #FekeetsaTheLioness #Lions #BigCats #WildlifeStories #NatureDocumentary

A lioness wades through swamp vegetation in the Okavango Delta, lit by warm golden light with tall reeds surrounding her and her eyes fixed ahead. Text on the image reads: “Fekeetsa — Okavango Lioness.” This is a scene from the documentary Okavango: River of Dreams - Episode 1: Paradise.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 22

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

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 20

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.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 20

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.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 17

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.

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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · Sep 16

Looking for a meaningful gift that gives back?
𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 is a stunning #photography book that supports tiger conservation 🐅

Beautiful enough for any coffee table – and it’s on sale! 📖

#WildlifeConservation #Tigers #PhotographyBook #NatureLovers #RememberingTigers #RememberingWildlife

Cover of the book Remembering Tigers. A tiger looks directly at the camera while sitting in tall grass. The title “Remembering Tigers” is printed across the image, along with the subtitle “Wildlife Photographers United” and “Foreword by Valmik Thapar.”

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 15

I get the concern, but AI’s been really helpful for me – I still have my job and it feels more like a tool than a threat.

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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · Sep 13

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆?

By protecting wild families like this lion pride, you help ensure they’re still here for generations to come.

That’s a legacy worth leaving. 🦁🌍

Learn more or support @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social

#WildLegacy #Conservation

A lioness sleeps on a rocky outcrop with her cubs tucked beside her, overlooking the open savanna. The family rests closely together in their natural habitat.

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Our Big Cats @ourbigcats.com · Sep 7

If you believe in God,
protecting His creations is a sacred calling.

Whether in Christianity, Islam, or Judaism,
we are entrusted to care for the Earth.

Every creature is part of His world.
Let’s cherish and protect it. 🌍💚

#CreationCare #Khalifah #TikkunOlam

📸 Prakash Ramakrishnan

A tigress rests on rocky ground as one cub leans affectionately against her, while a second cub is partly hidden behind her. It’s a tender moment of connection that reflects the beauty and fragility of life in the wild.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Sep 6

The drought in South Eastern Zambia is taking a heavy toll on wildlife. 🌍💔 It's heartbreaking to see, but we can help! Nsefu Wildlife is working to provide much-needed water by drilling new boreholes. Every contribution counts. 🙏

Learn more: nsefu.org/fundraisers

Nsefu Wildlife Conservation Foundation @nsefuwildlife.bsky.social · Aug 14

South Eastern Zambia is experiencing a drought and wildlife in the region are feeling the effects! Help Nsefu Wildlife drill new boreholes, that can provide much needed water. nsefu.org/fundraisers #nsefu #nsefuwildlife #conservation #borehole #wildlife #zambia #well #drilling #fundraiser

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Aug 22

Prints start at $125 – not cheap, but a meaningful way for those who can afford it to support wildlife.

For others, even a smaller monthly donation to conservation groups or simply sharing the project can make a real difference 🌍💛

Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Aug 22

📷 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.

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Our Planet Earth @ourplanetearth.xyz · Jul 29

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.

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