4 green choices that we should make this summer to feel better about ourselves

In collaboration with Benetton

Sustainable development, the reduction of environmental impact, the protection of resources are essential criteria for those who want to be as green as possible. Because the environment and nature are our home, they are the greatest legacy that our ancestors have. left. To be preserved, to be cared for, to be respected. Because nature is life, and you have to turn to them with all the respect and love of this world, just like this puppy does when he sees the sea.

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Being green means being attentive, of course, but it also means looking at things differently, and experimenting with new forms of creativity that follow current trends and fashions. It means reinventing yourself, thinking outside the box, studying the best alternatives. Let's see together what will be the green choices that will make your summer super top!

1. Keep the lights out as much as possible

In the summer the days get longer, the sun sets much later and we are well prepared to spend our time outside. What better time to keep the lights off as possible? Take advantage of the sunlight, avoid the consumption of energy through the " lighting, since summer pushes everyone to a higher consumption of air conditioners and fans to fight the heat, even if there are many ways to do it differently. A nice candle, an outdoor table and a few glasses of red wine will give a special flavor to your dinners

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2. Choose to be fashionable but eco-sustainable

Fashion is at the forefront when it comes to eco-sustainability. There are many brands that have renounced the use of certain materials or certain production techniques precisely because of their commitment to the environment. In this regard, United Colors of Benetton presents the Mineral Dye t-shirts, produced with total respect for the environment, with the aim of eliminating the chemical contribution in manufacturing processes. How? Through a new way of dyeing the fibers, imported directly from ... ancient Greece! All this is possible thanks to the extraction of minerals, stones, natural agglomerates which, with different types of processing, are transformed into pigments with earthy and fine characteristics. These pigments give life to original and perfect colors for all tastes, respecting every parameter safety and making these garments truly Green. Which one do you prefer?

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3. Keep the water closed when not using it directly

How difficult is it to soap in the shower, in winter, without boiling water to protect us from the cold? In summer, the problem is solved by high temperatures, so we can safely soap ourselves without leaving the water open. It would be a "habit to keep all year", but in summer the game is certainly easier and becomes a perfect green choice!

4. Take care of yourself with super-green products

To reconcile with nature you have to start with yourself, with the care of your skin and your visa. Cosmetics has dedicated entire departments to research, to ensure that the products dedicated to this purpose are not only green for those who will use them, but also for the environment from which they will be extracted without altering their properties. a choice that respects you and the environment, opt for organic and green products, such as those proposed by the BeautifulBox in June. In summer, then, we need light products, which do not weigh down the skin and face, and natural products have always been the best option for this season.

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