What are Carbon Offsets? How to Tell Which To Buy
In the battle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carbon offsets have been touted as a key tool for emissions reduction. But what are carbon offsets? And how can you purchase…
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Sara Goddard
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I’m a mom, wife, sustainability expert and public servant. I’m excited to guide you to a more sustainable lifestyle that’s healthier for you, your community and the planet.
Are Carbon Offsets the Answer to Shame-Free Air Travel?
Do carbon offsets assuage guilt? Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, seemed to think so when they defended their prolific private jet use by purchasing carbon offsets. I must admit that…
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Your Ultimate Guide for a Green Halloween
Ugh. When I think about how much I wasted over countless Halloweens … It’s scary! Yes, it’s entirely possible to have a fun and frightening Green Halloween. It just needs…
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Leaf Mulching: 4 Easy Steps for a Green and Healthy Yard
It’s fall, and with the start of the season, people haul out the rakes and leaf blowers in an endless quest to remove all trace of leaves from their properties.…
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Plastic Straw Pollution Sucks! But Do Bans Work? Your Questions Answered
Plastic straw pollution sucks! But what can we do about the problem? Let me back up a little and delve briefly into plastic bags. In 2011, I spearheaded a reusable…
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Zero Out the Waste: 10 Easy Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen
We’re moving soon, and in the endless process of sorting and shedding, I’ve discovered that what I’d thought was an exemplary model of a zero waste kitchen still needs improvement.…
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Taking Action … What’s the Point if You Can’t Save the World?
Despair. That’s the underlying vibe I get these days from the environmental community. I understand. Taking action to protect the environment is an endless struggle for seemingly little gain. Even…
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How to Deal With Eco Anxiety: 6 Ways to Ease the Worry
Eco anxiety. It’s real, and I definitely feel it. Sadly, I’m not alone. Psychological distress associated with our climate crisis is on the rise. A growing number of people, young…
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Is Plastic Recycling a Red Herring to our Waste Problem?
Last week, I went on a field trip to an incinerator. Yes, you read that right. I’ll get to why I went, but first let me explain why recycling –…
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Eco Friendly School Supplies for a Waste Free Back to School
Labor Day looms and kids will soon be streaming back to school. To make it a green start to the school year, try these eco friendly school supplies for a…
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