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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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How to communicate about climate change panel discussion.
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How to Communicate About Climate Change

  • November 10, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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Leaf mulching adds valuable nutrients to your soil.
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Leaf Mulching: 4 Easy Steps for a Green and Healthy Yard

  • October 25, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Enjoy the outdoors but protect against unwanted ticks with natural tick repellent.
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Natural Tick Repellent Solutions: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Safe

  • June 24, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
The other night, as I was relaxing on the couch, absorbed in a good book, I went to scratch an itch on my neck and discovered a tick lodged there.…
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Enjoy the outdoors but use natural mosquito repellent to avoid bites!
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Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips to Keep You Itch-Free This Summer!

  • June 24, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Having just finished writing about natural tick repellents, it occurred to me that mosquitoes deserve equal attention. Instead of reaching automatically for the heavy-duty chemical sprays, there are a whole…
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Rewilding your yard will invite wildlife back in!
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Go Wild for Rewilding! 6 Steps to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

  • June 4, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Rewilding. The word can conjure up images of unkempt, unruly yards, overgrown with weeds and tangled thickets. Rewilding, in fact, is a managed process for transforming your yard into a…
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It can seem futile, but there are ways to stay sustainable during the pandemic.
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9 Ways to Stay Sustainable During the Pandemic

  • May 22, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
A friend reminded me yesterday that it typically takes eight weeks to form a habit, and as the second month of quarantining passes me by, I realize that in many…
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Food waste recycling can yield nutrient-rich compost for your yard.
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Food Waste Recycling: 7 Steps for Easy Home Composting

  • May 8, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Wait! Before you toss out those unwanted veggies you tried to get your kids to eat (or left in the fridge, hoping they’d be consumed), try something new: food waste…
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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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