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Green Gadgets for the Home: Smart Choices to Save Money and Preserve Resources

Oct 31, 2024 09:26AM ● By Deborah Bevilacqua

As consumers take steps to benefit the environment, companies are responding with eco-friendly products. From dryer balls to solar-powered chargers, these innovations reduce waste, save energy, and lower carbon footprints.

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Fair-Trade Environmentalism: How Our Purchases Help Workers and the Planet

Sep 30, 2024 09:26AM ● By Megy Karydes

A GlobeScan study shows 41% of U.S. consumers choose products supporting social and environmental causes. Fair trade is growing as shoppers seek eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable options.

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Emerging Sustainability Drivers: From Artificial Intelligence to Citizen Scientists

Aug 30, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Renewable energy, greenwashing regulation, artificial intelligence applications and biodiversity programs are all being championed by stakeholders for the greater good of our planet.

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Protecting Waterways: How Individuals Can Make a Real Difference

Jul 31, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Individuals can protect waterways through cleanups, reducing pollution, supporting ecosystems, and improving outdoor spaces for community enjoyment.

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Farm Foods in a Capsule: Finding Sustainable, Nutrient-Dense Options

Jun 28, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Sustainable, nutrient-dense whole-food supplements boost health and complement a balanced diet to support overall wellness.

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Weeding Tips: Chemical-Free Weed Control

Jun 28, 2024 09:00AM

Weeds can turn a serene garden into chaos, but eco-friendly practices can help maintain soil health and biodiversity.

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Green-Home Design Tips: Healthy Options for a Sustainable Sanctuary

May 30, 2024 09:26AM ● By Brian Johnson, BBEC, EMRS, BBNC

Discover how eco-friendly homes prioritize sustainability and health to enhance well-being through thoughtful planning, healthy construction practices, and environmental responsibility.

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Women Nurturing Mother Earth: The Growing Influence of Female Environmentalists

Apr 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Historically, women in science faced anonymity despite groundbreaking contributions. Today, female leaders are driving innovative solutions, emphasizing women's role in sustainability.

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Sustainable Menstrual Options

Apr 29, 2024 09:26AM

Disposable feminine products cause massive landfill waste. Eco-conscious women opt for reusable options like menstrual cups, period underwear, and organic pads.

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Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

Mar 29, 2024 09:30AM ● By Sara Kaplan

Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities.

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Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Mar 29, 2024 09:29AM ● By April Thompson

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms.

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Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.
A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Mar 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

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Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 09:00AM

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.

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Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats

Feb 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.

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Forest Stewardship

Feb 29, 2024 09:00AM

Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.

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Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

Jan 31, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Americans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.

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