Brought to you by Renee Elizabeth Peters, Model4greenliving is a "Body, Mind, and Planet Positive" example... Renee is an Earth Advocate 🌏⁣⁣⁣ and Interviewer 📽. “Sustainability isn't black and white. Our convos around them shouldn’t be either.”

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THE BEST PODCASTS ON HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, AND MINDFULNESS.
THE TRUTH BEHIND ZERO WASTE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PRIVILEGE.
THE TRUTH BEHIND ZERO WASTE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PRIVILEGE.
WHAT I EAT IN A DAY, AS A PALEO-VEGAN
WHAT I EAT IN A DAY, AS A PALEO-VEGAN

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Why am I so excited about learning Regenerative Agriculture, #permaculture, and living off of the land by #foraging native edible plants? 🌿Not so much for my mental and physical health, but because living this way is one of the best natural climate solutions! ⁣ ⁣ So many of you, my friends and followers, have been coming to me over the years for advice on what to do in our daily lives to help mitigate the climate crisis. “How can we help? What should I give up? What should we buy instead? What can I learn to do my part?” ⁣ ⁣ 👉🏼Well, I realized that buying green and eating vegan were much-too-simple answers. I realized that systematic changes are required more so than any amount of individual change. The problem was, I didn’t have an alternative system to offer... that was until I found Permaculture. ⁣ ⁣ 📉I have noticed a steep decline in my engagement when I share about Regenerative systems, and I am now realizing it’s because I haven’t done a good enough job expressing that this IS MY ANSWER to all of these questions. But I am on this journey to make sure I truly understand the work before sharing the things I do not fully understand. ⁣ ⁣ 👩🏼‍🌾I need to experience foraging first hand... to grow food from seed and know all the effort and time that goes into what I see myself preaching... To see what is possible in a landscape when it is regenerated with agriculture, and to know whether or not leaving a normal life to do so is realistic.⁣ ⁣ Thank you all for following me so far, and being patient as my feed has changed from sustainable fashionista to climate activist explaining the problems, to permaculture student searching for real solutions. This journey wouldn’t be the same without all of you. 🙏🏼💕🌿🌼⁣ ⁣ #climateactionnow #climateaction #climateemergency #climatecrisis #permaculturedesign #rewilding #regenerativeagriculture #permaculture #climatechangeisreal
These are a few of my favorite things 👉🏼Swipe to see some of the exquisite beauties of nature that I have had the privilege to be amongst so far. ⁣ ⁣ 🌿Leaving NYC has been such a powerful decision for me. Nature and fresh air have been filling the gaping holes of my soul. Little views of awe and abundance have replenished my need for hope. ⁣ ⁣ ... I hope these photos can, in some way, bring you at least an ounce of the peace that these sights have been bringing me.⁣ ⁣ #natureporn #earthdayeveryday #climateactionnow #permaculture #climateaction #naturalbeauty #climateemergency #earthactivist
I am on a journey to study Regenerative Agriculture because it’s the only system I have seen that makes any sense. It allows us to live in harmony with the planet, feed ourselves, make money, AND rebuild the Earth that we have desecrated for so long... For historical context, think of indigenous communities of the Amazon as a beautiful example of what’s possible. ⁣ #RegenerativeAgriculture effectively integrates agroforestry, comprehensive water-planning, soil-building, and holistic livestock management. This last bit is a newer need, but needed nonetheless, now more than ever as we have wiped out all of the native big animals of the Americas and vegetables need nitrogen to grow. ⁣ ⁣ A truly regenerative farm:⁣ ⁣ 1) Produces stable environments with sound watersheds⁣ ⁣ 2) Restores profitability via integrated and regenerative agricultural development/ management⁣ ⁣ 3) Increases wildlife species, numbers within species & stability of their populations⁣ ⁣ 4) Improves water & vegetation resources⁣ ⁣ 5) Re-establishes natural waterways ⁣ 6) Prevents waste of financial, human & natural resources⁣ ⁣ 7) Grows soil and increases soil health⁣ through microbiome diversity. ⁣ 8) Develops viable decentralised energy production systems⁣ ⁣ 9) Restores local, regional & global mineral cycles⁣ ⁣ Original tweet posted by @ayanaeliza. #climateactionnow #climateemergency #permaculture #permaculturedesign #soilhealth #regenerativefarming #kisstheground
If you care about the #climatecrisis WATCH THIS whole clip!🔥Such a powerful message from @charles_eisenstein to the climate activists of #fridaysforfuture and all of us out here pushing for #climateactionnow.⁣ ⁣ We must be diligent in our pursuits and very aware that the powers-that-be will try (are trying) to co-opt this movement. ⁣ ⁣ Swipe through all three slides to watch an abbreviated version of Eisenstein’s full video “A Message to Greta Thunberg and the Youth Climate Strikers.”⁣ ⁣ #gretathunberg #climateemergency #globalclimatestrike #climateaction #climatecrisis #charleseisenstein #climatechangeisreal
“If you see a dandelion as a weed, you’ll spray it. If you see it as a flower, you’ll draw it close, turn it this way and that, and become lost in the colossal burst of slender golden petals that spew sunshine into the darkest of souls. And so, how many things have we sprayed that could have illuminated our souls if we would have let them be more than what we let them be?”⁣ ⁣ #permaculturedesign #homestead #regenerativeagriculture #homesteadinglife #climateaction #climateactionnow #permaculture
Can you hear us now? “Early numbers confirm at least 7 million people joined the #weekforfuture climate strikes! Thank you everyone, especially the local organizers! The #weekforfuture is one of the biggest global demonstrations in history. This is just the beginning!”⁣ @gretathunberg ⁣ ⁣⁣ #globalclimatestrike #climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #climateactionnow #climateemergency #climateaction #climatechangeisreal
DO NOT BE DISTRACTED!🔥Is it just me or does something like this ALWAYS happen as soon as the #ClimateEmergency starts to take center stage in the media amongst the usual political theatrics?⁣ ⁣ The presidency means nothing on a dead planet. ⁣ ⁣ Let’s not lose focus on the #climatecrisis, as impeachment proceedings all-too-conveniently take over the international conversation. 🤔How many times must we fall for this public circus-act of distraction, allowing elite of all parties to avoid addressing the real, urgent problems of our time... all of which climate change plays THE leading role in exacerbating?⁣ ⁣ Please share and spread the word. THEY ARE TRYING TO DISTRACT US and thwart our progress after the biggest climate strike in history. This is still climate week, the IPCC just came out with another report saying how bad things are, and there is another strike scheduled for tomorrow. STAY FOCUSED. I am with you.⁣🌎 ⁣ #globalclimatestrike #climateaction #climateactionnow #keepitintheground #fridaysforfuture #uninhabitableearth #climatechangeisreal
I AM TIRED. To everyone out there who is overwhelmed, exhausted, and overworked trying to make the world a better place, please know you aren’t alone. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Being able to be an activist is a privilege in many ways... and taking off from NYC, working remotely, learning on homesteads and regenerative farms for the year, most certainly is. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ But that doesn’t mean the journey is easy. This was me on the way back upstate after the speaking for @modelactivist and marching with them for the #globalclimatestrike in NYC. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I was, and still am, working 2 jobs trying to maintain a livable income; doing my best to learn/ work hard with the family I am staying with, earning my keep; and playing a leadership role in two conscious communities. ⁣ ⁣ My days are pretty nonstop from 7am to 10pm. My work doing educational content here on IG has suffered, as I am doing my best to maintain good relationships with my family and friends in whatever time I have left.... on top of all the rest.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ All of this isn’t to complain. I know I have it easy compared to frontline communities who are already suffering immensely from #climatechange and dedicating their lives to the tireless fight to overcome. I am just sharing the truth of where I am at, because social media can far-to-easily portray this life as idealistic. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Take care of yourself. Listen when you feel emotionally overwhelmed and physically exhausted. It’s #climateweek, and there is lots to be done... but we are only human.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ If we don’t allow ourselves to experience the ebb, and only the flow, we will burn out quickly... just when the planet (and humanity) need us most. Thank you to all of you for all that you do, and for holding space for me when I am less present here than I would like to be.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #climateactionnow #fridaysforfuture #climatechangeisreal #ecoanxiety #climateemergency #climatecrisis
The Biggest Day of Climate Action in Planetary History!! Over 4 million worldwide were striking yesterday, with around 300,000 in NYC alone! 🌎✊🏼Beyond grateful to have been privileged enough to attend with the @modelactivist group here. Not everyone is able to take the day off of work, able bodied enough to stand for hours in a huge crowd, or even capable of participating due to fear of deportation or arrest. So showing up in solidarity with the frontline and Indigenous communities, as well as the youth, who have been leading the way fighting against this #climatecrisis was an honor to say the least. #globalclimatestrike #fridaysforfuture #climatestrikenyc #climateemergency #climatecrisis #gretathunberg #keepitintheground
I am striking on AND OFF social media by only posting content related to the #climatestrike and amplifying the youth leaders who have the most to lose and are demanding action on climate change. I am striking because the climate emergency is urgent. ⁣ ⁣ 🔥Please join me by reposting this commitment and/or committing to post only strike related content during this friday and next friday’s strikes. #fridaysforfuture #fashionforourfuture #StrikeWithUs #ImStrikingBecause⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌎I’m striking on social media because sustainability is no longer enough; we need regeneration. I believe it’s the only way forward... but first, we must strike against the current status quo, and demand action for a new, survivable way of living.⁣ If we don't stop our current ways, immediately, there may be nothing left to regenerate in the future.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ✊🏼I am supporting the youth during and beyond their #climatestrike. #fridaysforfuture #fashionforourfuture #StrikeWithUs #ImStrikingBecause⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 👉🏼To get you started, here are suggested accounts to follow and repost:⁣⁣ Youth activists:⁣⁣ @gretathunberg @alexandriav2005 @xiuhtezcatl @israhirsi @tqueriot @karlastephan_ @sxbirah @maddyfernands @littlemissflint ⁣⁣ Organizations:⁣⁣ @usclimatestrike @sunrisemvmnt @earthguardians @iiycfamily @thisiszerohour @earth_uprising @fridaysforfutureusa @xryouthus @350org @uprose @hiphopcaucus @sustainus @youthgov⁣⁣ Hashtags:⁣⁣ #climatestrike #frontlineclimatestrike #fridaysforfuture #fashionforourfuture #StrikeWithUs #ImStrikingBecause #climatejustice