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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.

One of the three greenwashing examples: recycling.

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3 Surprising Greenwashing Examples You Should Know About

You’ve heard the term greenwashing, but do you really know what it means? These three greenwashing examples will give you a better understanding of the deceptive practice and highlight the…

Find out what is greenwashing and how to avoid it.

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What is Greenwashing? 5 Ways to Avoid it

What is greenwashing? You’ve heard the term before, but do you really know what it means? More importantly, how do you avoid being greenwashed? What is Greenwashing? So … what…

Make it a green new year with these resolutions!

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Make 2021 a Green New Year: 30 Easy and Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Yes, 2020 was a year for the history books, and not in a good way. There were some bright spots during the year, but I must admit that I’m looking…

What's a better gift than a book? A green book (with a reused ribbon)!

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Green Book Gift Guide: The 10 Best Books to Give This Year

A good book is always a welcome gift, but which one? The possibilities are endless and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Why not consider a green book with…

Will chemical recycling solve our plastic pollution crisis?

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Your Carbon Footprint

Greenwashing Alert: Is Chemical Recycling the Solution to Plastic Pollution?

It seems that there’s a solution to the planet’s plastic pollution crisis: chemical recycling! At least that’s the claim by proponents of this new process. Thanks to this new technology,…

Green gifts for good protect our planet while delighting the giftee!

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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes

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…

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 Holiday Season

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…

Instead of buying new, save, sell, or buy used clothes. More green for your wallet and the planet!

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Could Your Used Clothes Help Save the Planet?

Growing up with two older sisters, I was intimately acquainted with hand-me-down clothes. While I may have grumbled about wearing “used clothes” occasionally (more so, according to my mother), I…

Keep it natural for an eco friendly holiday.

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Green That Holiday: 7 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday

Even with the challenges that 2020 has hurled at us, with a little planning, it’s easy to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly…

How to communicate about climate change panel discussion.

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How to Communicate About Climate Change

What’s the most effective way to communicate about climate change so that it resonates with those who are doubtful or are skeptics? That was the main topic of a recent…