tag:www.enaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=8Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties Page 8Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:26:03-04:00urn:uuid:a52bbd1f-690c-4d0f-8c98-bc62aaeaefdc2019-08-16T00:26:03-04:002019-08-16T00:26:03-04:00Eco-Packaging Progress Report: Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms2018-10-31 12:27:54 -0400Avery MackCreative new options include carry-out containers made of wood pulp, baked-goods wrapping paper infused with antibacterial spices, and cardboard made of mushroom roots.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7c0a73db-7df8-4436-8e94-07b32a4daed72019-08-16T00:36:52-04:002019-08-16T00:36:52-04:00Dumping Disincentive: Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste2018-10-31 12:04:16 -0400AnonymousUnder pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3533cc7e-7075-4bbf-be78-ad03451c05392019-08-16T00:39:33-04:002019-08-16T00:39:33-04:00Teeny Town: Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors2018-10-31 12:04:12 -0400AnonymousBy designing and building a $75,000 tiny modular home, the University of Southern Indiana wants to demonstrate how independent living can be made accessible for people of many ages and abilities.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d4f99a1b-b0a1-4460-b0bb-49efd6f4bd832019-08-16T00:22:04-04:002019-08-16T00:22:04-04:00Breathe Easier: Hamburg Gets Serious About Diesel Fumes2018-10-31 12:04:09 -0400AnonymousGermany’s second-largest city is restricting diesel-powered vehicle from portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2916b45f-6469-42a3-91f1-def45a391d4e2019-08-16T01:09:45-04:002019-08-16T01:09:45-04:00Plastic Pushback: Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics2018-10-31 12:04:00 -0400AnonymousThe Bahamas is joining such countries as Antigua, Belize, Kenya and the United Kingdom in moving to ban plastics linked to marine litter.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:48455245-f803-4a86-a437-17cbb33e676d2019-08-16T01:13:11-04:002019-08-16T01:13:11-04:00Rebirthing Books: New Life for Old Friends2018-10-31 12:04:00 -0400AnonymousRather than letting books collect dust at home, we can donate them to local, national and international efforts that redistribute them to readers and underfunded libraries worldwide.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b8b2d517-ebf8-4341-b6aa-11bc0b10436f2019-08-20T17:02:09-04:002019-08-20T17:02:10-04:00Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018 Returns to Chelsea Piers2018-10-03 17:45:26 -0400AnonymousThe 7th Annual Stamford Health, Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2018, presented by WABC-TV, will showcase new attractions and life-saving heal...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d701f5e4-2285-49af-8017-2198664eda4c2019-08-20T17:02:17-04:002019-08-20T17:02:17-04:00Immerse Yourself in Sustainable Living2018-10-03 17:43:21 -0400AnonymousNorwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children will host its first Sustainable Living Expo on October 13 from 10am to 2pm, in partnership wit...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66f7dd4d-e38e-4b8a-9412-1467f8dd11852019-08-20T17:02:23-04:002019-08-20T17:02:23-04:00Climate Reality Education: One Woman’s Mission to Create Lasting Change2018-10-03 17:37:16 -0400Nicole MialeDaphne Dixon grew up in California and her early experiences in a region prone to earthquakes, wildfires and drought shaped her mindset as a...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:75b06b6c-f8f9-4a09-8174-49397299ebfb2019-08-16T00:04:15-04:002019-08-16T00:04:15-04:00Corporate Conscience: Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints2018-09-28 11:58:50 -0400AnonymousMcDonald’s plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 165 million tons in 12 years, and Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer plans to wholly rely on renewable sources for energy in seven years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1508d4ff-56b1-4e3e-8d85-9403208d13472019-08-16T00:33:53-04:002019-08-16T00:33:53-04:00Debris Drop-Off: Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters2018-09-28 11:58:47 -0400AnonymousThe number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland has dropped by 30 percent following those countries setting fees on bags.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e42c997c-71aa-4721-9281-111b30acd3612019-08-16T01:05:40-04:002019-08-16T01:05:40-04:00Last Straw: Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless2018-09-28 11:58:46 -0400AnonymousTo end the pollution caused by 500 million discarded plastic straws daily in the U.S., eateries are forgoing them, cities are banning them, and groups are selling bamboo and silicone replacements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e4ec13f-8a7a-4b64-bbdb-7c6e043e7b9e2019-08-16T00:18:13-04:002019-08-16T00:18:13-04:00The Rise of Blue Zones in America: Places that Encourage Healthy Living2018-09-28 11:57:29 -0400Avery MackBlue Zone cities nationwide are making life for their citizens longer and better by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise and activities that further connection.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ff0a05f-4ced-45d3-98bb-764babc44db82019-08-16T00:58:24-04:002019-08-16T00:58:24-04:00Zero Waste Lifestyle: Ways to Make Far Less Trash2018-08-31 12:10:31 -0400Avery MackLight-years beyond the idea of basic decluttering is the concept of zero waste, which means adopting everyday strategies like halting junk mail and adopting gently used, pre-loved items in order to live lightly on the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:83e1c08b-9721-48ee-97f8-b672ada334372019-08-16T00:21:27-04:002019-08-16T00:21:27-04:00Sunny Success: New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources2018-08-31 11:51:39 -0400AnonymousInvestors worldwide invested more in solar power than in any other single energy technology in 2017.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1560f563-919c-44a6-8bd1-312dafca22ec2019-08-16T00:47:55-04:002019-08-16T00:47:55-04:00Flower Power: Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative2018-08-31 11:51:37 -0400AnonymousBritish farmers are planting wildflowers to understand if the presence of pest-eating insects can make their use of pesticide a last rather than first resort.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a898ceb0-a3b2-4128-8f87-6ae6b22ab46a2019-08-16T01:15:21-04:002019-08-16T01:15:21-04:00After Plastic: New Eco-Packaging Options Underway2018-08-31 11:51:36 -0400AnonymousAs leading industries turn their attention to adopt sustainable principles, engineers and inventors are developing product packaging bioplastics that readily degrade.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:836c24fa-a90b-4cad-a732-414125b29d1c2019-08-16T00:37:00-04:002019-08-16T00:37:00-04:00Green Shoes: Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles2018-08-31 11:51:35 -0400AnonymousLiving an eco-lifestyle extends to the shoes on our feet, with strategies that include better maintenance, eco-friendly materials and sustainability-savvy shoemakers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:066ce042-55d6-49b8-a4c6-22001351d75c2019-08-20T17:00:55-04:002019-08-20T17:00:55-04:00Experiment with Energy in Greenwich2018-08-30 04:15:25 -0400AnonymousWould you like to know how you can balance your own “energy systems” and understand more about how energy works? Join Debby Stein of Debby’s...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ff12c6d-bfee-47b5-98b7-2adbdbfbdeda2019-08-16T01:14:53-04:002019-08-16T01:14:53-04:00Plog On: Picking Up Litter While Jogging Becomes a Winning Trend2018-07-31 12:29:45 -0400AnonymousPlogging, Sweden’s latest fitness craze, is catching on in Europe and the U.S., as joggers not only clean up trash but also burn more calories in the process.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>