Are You Wish-Cycling? 10 Simple Tips to Recycle Right
Are you recycling or wish-cycling? You may have no idea what wish-cycling is, but in our desire to be environmentally responsible through diligent recycling, we’ve all succumbed to it at…
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Earth Day Turns 50! Is it Time for a New Vision?
Earth Day Turns 50! This big birthday has been on my mind since I participated in a sustainability conference last fall where the theme of our panel was Earth Day…
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Is Recycling a Waste of Time?
Is recycling a waste of time? I was wondering this very question the other day while reading a Facebook post about recycling plastic. Someone had asked if it was possible…
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15 Simple Ways to Ditch Plastic Straws and Other Single-Use Plastic
So you’re looking to whittle your waste, but unsure where to start or what’s the best way. Reducing your dependence on single-use plastics – plastic straws, plastic bags, plastic bottles…
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Is Banning Plastic Bags the Solution to Our Plastic Problem?
Oddly enough, banning plastic bags is on my mind these days. In a few weeks, New York will join a handful of other states to ban these single-use plastic menaces.…
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Climate Action: 5 Effective Lessons for Engaging Your Community
With the effects of our climate crisis making its way ever more into our lives, now more than ever is the time for climate action. You may be ready to…
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What are Forever Chemicals? And Should You Be Concerned?
Polyfluoroalkyl. Perfluoroalkyl. PFOA, PFAS, PFOA, GenX. Forever Chemicals. You may have seen these terms sprinkled through recent news stories, or even referenced in the new film Dark Waters. What the…
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Should We be Following the Iceland Sustainability Model?
I just spent a week in Iceland and was particularly impressed with the Iceland sustainability ethic. When I planned our family trip to Iceland, I’d been drawn to the stunning…
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Green That Holiday: 6 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday
With a little pre-planning, it’s not difficult to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly holiday! An Eco Friendly Holiday Mindset If there’s one…
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Your Guide for Eco Friendly Party Supplies to Make Any Party Green
I love entertaining and the more the merrier! Whether it’s during the holiday season or for a summer outdoor party, large events can mean a lot of waste in the…
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