Earth Day Turns 50! Is it Time for a New Vision?
Earth Day Turns 50! This big birthday has been on my mind since I participated in a sustainability conference last fall where the theme of our panel was Earth Day…
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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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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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The 6 Best Ways to Enjoy a Green Summer Lifestyle
Summer should be a time for relaxation and hassle-free days. That said, it’s entirely possible to have a green summer lifestyle that’s blissfully carefree while still protecting the planet! Soak…
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Are Compostable Products Really Compostable? How to Tell and Which to Get
What Are Compostable Products? When it comes to compostable products, figuring out which product to purchase is confusing. In many cases, the manufacturer wants to confuse – or green-wash –…
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Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips to Keep You Itch-Free This Summer!
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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Natural Tick Repellents: 5 Ways to Have a Healthy and Safe Summer
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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Does Recycling Work? How to Tell and What You Can Do About It
Does recycling work? It’s a complicated question … Let me back up before I tackle that question and ask you first whether you recycle. Do you have a bin of…
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A Healthy Yard Project: 6 Lessons to Start One in Your Community
You may have seen a healthy yard project or program sprouting up in a neighboring community and been inspired to take action in your own town. Or perhaps you care…
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Natural Fertilizers For a Beautiful and Healthy Yard
It’s spring and everything seems to be bursting from the soil in colorful profusion. I’ve been outside more, thinking about gardening, natural fertilizers, and yard care. This post will focus…
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