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Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change.

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Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power.

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The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Green burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways.

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Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.

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Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives.

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The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.

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Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass.

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Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

May 29, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van.

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Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers.

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Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Marshall

Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity.

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Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors.

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Hemp Gets Hot: Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Environmentally friendly industrial hemp has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers.

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Disrupting Disposables: The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics.

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Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM

Ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health.

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Waste-Free Feasting: How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

Nov 27, 2019 09:30AM

Eco-friendly holiday waste reduction strategies to apply when planning the family meal gatherings.

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