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March 2019

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Instead of plastic recycling, use reusable, durable products.
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Plastic Bag Law Worries: Your Top 7 Questions Answered

  • March 31, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
New York State’s plastic bag law goes into effect on March 1. While it’s not perfect, I’m thrilled that my home state has taken this major first step. Many are…
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Green or Greenwashing?
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Green or Greenwashing? How to Clean Up Cleaning Products Confusion

  • March 29, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
Green Cleaning Why Should I Care? Before I jump into the “green or greenwashing?” discussion, let’s talk about cleaning products in general. I get it. You want to keep your…
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Biodegradable vs Compostable? Which is better?
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4 Facts About Biodegradable vs Compostable Products

  • March 26, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
Wondering what the heck is the difference between biodegradable vs compostable bags, cups, utensils, plates, etc.? And what does “biodegradable” mean? “Compostable”? Are they really environmentally-friendly products or is it…
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Receiving the 2012 EPA Award for Rye's plastic bag ban.
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How to Pass a Plastic Bag Ban: 8 Key Lessons

  • March 17, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
So you’ve made changes in your personal life and you’d like to do more. You can. I did, in 2011, by spearheading and passing a plastic bag ban in my…
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4 Simple Steps to Dispose of Disposables

  • March 16, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
We’re bombarded with news about the alarming proliferation of single-use disposables that pollute our bodies and our environment, threaten wildlife, and are a drain on our natural resources. The focus…
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Green That Life is your guide for sustainable living. Its purpose is to provide practical tools, tips, and resources related to a variety of sustainability topics, including waste reduction, pollution prevention, food waste, environmental activism, and more.

Green That Life founder, Sara Goddard, is an environmental activist, sustainability adviser, and elected official. Sara’s mission through GTL is to provide original content that helps inform and inspire.

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