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Traveling for the Planet: Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

How to be green when choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other travel activities to make your tourism sustainable and eco-friendly.

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Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.

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Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities.

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Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Yvette Hammett

Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

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Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food.

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Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more.

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Saying ‘I Do’ to the Planet: Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Ways to green up your wedding through eco-friendly, sustainable invitations, venues, flowers, vegan food, favors and other planning details.

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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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Local Barber Business
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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Recycled Plastics
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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Vegan Car Interior
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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Bare Feet on Organic Green Grass Lawn
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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Traveling Vans RVs on the Road
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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