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Find out what is greenwashing and how to avoid it.
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What is Greenwashing? 5 Ways to Avoid it

  • January 12, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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

  • December 22, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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

  • December 14, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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 Holiday Season

  • November 27, 2020
  • 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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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

  • November 16, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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An eco friendly school lunch is good for you and the planet!
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Everything You Need to Know to Pack an Eco Friendly School Lunch

  • November 5, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
This school year comes with a variety of extra considerations and concerns. Whether your kids are attending school full-time, taking some classes online, or spending the entire school year at…
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Yes! You can have a fun AND green Halloween!
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Your Ultimate Guide for a Green Halloween

  • September 29, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Freeze any food and prevent food waste!
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Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

  • September 17, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
What comes to mind when you think of helping mitigate climate change? Installing solar panels? Driving less? While these are terrific climate-friendly solutions, there’s another, not-so-obvious solution that’s more effective…
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Is COVID-19 killing recycling?
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Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?

  • August 25, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Is COVID-19 killing recycling (plastic recycling, to be specific)? It may look like business as usual in your community, but the pandemic has exacted a toll on the recycling industry,…
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Throw a low waste party that your friends (and the environment) will enjoy!
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How to Throw an Eco Friendly, Low Waste Party

  • July 30, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Is it possible to throw a low waste party that’s beautiful, entertaining, and fun for all? Yes! I’ve hosted hundreds of gatherings, and over the years have learned that piling…
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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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