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Sara Goddard

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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.
Your food choices matter and beef ranks low for a climate-friendly diet.
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How to Fight Climate Change With Climate-Friendly Food Choices

  • August 9, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
Our food choices matter. This seems like an obvious statement: Choosing the cheeseburger with fries instead of that seasonal kale salad will probably impact your waistline more than the salad. …
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7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe

  • August 1, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
The first day of school is just around the corner! As you and your child prepare for that exciting day, take stock of these green back to school tips that…
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Eco-friendly school clothes ideas that are good for you and the planet!
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7 Eco-Friendly Back to School Clothes Ideas To Green the Planet and Your Wallet

  • August 1, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
A new school year is about to begin and that typically means a mad dash to the store for new school clothes and supplies. This year, why not save yourself…
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Is the recycling industry the most effective tool for tackling plastic waste and pollution?
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The Recycling Industry: Planet-Friendly or Environmental Foe?

  • July 1, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
The recycling industry is a fascinating topic. Wait! Hear me out before you shake your head and move on. The fact is that this industry, whether we like it or…
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Creating an advocacy group takes time, but anyone can do it with patience and persistence.
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Taking Action: 5 Steps to Creating Your Own Citizen Advocacy Group

  • May 9, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
If someone had told me in 2009 that a fledgling advocacy group of a few (albeit, scrappy) residents could transform their town’s views on single-use plastic by campaigning for a…
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Earth Day Tip #1: Get Outside!
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Easy Earth Day Tips for 2023 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

  • March 16, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
Earth Day 2023 is coming up! Before I launch into my Earth Day Tips, some of you might be wondering what on earth (!) is Earth Day? Earth Day is…
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How to discuss climate change this holiday season without pissing off everyone.
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How to Discuss Climate Change This Holiday Season Without Pissing Off Everyone

  • November 21, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
Ah, the holidays… The most wonderful time of year, but also a time where tensions can run high as touchy topics pop up in conversation. Throw climate change into the…
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25 Terrific Green Kitchen Gift Ideas for the Home Chef in 2022

  • November 9, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
Green That Life has sourced 25 eco-friendly kitchen gift ideas for that special home chef in your life.  All are made by brands with superior sustainability records, and most are…
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Eco-friendly gift giving isn't just about the gift. Eco-friendly wrapping is just as important!
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An Eco-Friendly Gift Giving Guide to Green Your 2022 Holiday Season

  • November 1, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
We think of the holiday season as a time of no-holds-barred generosity and abundance, but it’s also an incredibly wasteful time. It doesn’t have to be! Check out Green That…
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Green gifts for good protect our planet while delighting the giftee!
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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes 2022

  • November 1, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
Running out of gift ideas? Whether it’s the holiday season, a birthday, or any special occasion, consider giving a gift that also supports a worthy environmental cause. These green gifts…
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Sara Goddard

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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    7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe
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    7 Eco-Friendly Back to School Clothes Ideas To Green the Planet and Your Wallet
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    The Recycling Industry: Planet-Friendly or Environmental Foe?
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