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Where does your e-waste go?
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Earth Calling: Humans, Fix Your E-Waste Problem!

  • February 23, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
When you think of the main culprit in our global waste crisis, do you think of plastic? I do, but a fierce contender is now e-waste. As we grapple with…
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The most eco-friendly form of snow removal? An old-fashioned shovel!
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Buried Under? 4 Ice and Snow Removal Tips That are Planet-Friendly

  • February 15, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
The Northeast has been hit with a slew of major snowstorms, and there’s more bad weather in the forecast. With snow and ice blanketing paths, driveways and sidewalks, speedy snow…
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Compostables, like this compostable cup, are increasingly replacing disposable plastic products.
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Are Compostables the Solution to Our Waste Problem?

  • January 29, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Compostable cups, plates, containers … all of these products (“compostables”) have been advertised as solutions to the ever-increasing plastic waste that blankets our planet. But are these products an effective…
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One of the three greenwashing examples: recycling.
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3 Surprising Greenwashing Examples You Should Know About

  • January 18, 2021
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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…
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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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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?

  • November 23, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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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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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  • Where does your e-waste go? 1
    Earth Calling: Humans, Fix Your E-Waste Problem!
  • The most eco-friendly form of snow removal? An old-fashioned shovel! 2
    Buried Under? 4 Ice and Snow Removal Tips That are Planet-Friendly
  • Compostables, like this compostable cup, are increasingly replacing disposable plastic products. 3
    Are Compostables the Solution to Our Waste Problem?
  • One of the three greenwashing examples: recycling. 4
    3 Surprising Greenwashing Examples You Should Know About
  • Find out what is greenwashing and how to avoid it. 5
    What is Greenwashing? 5 Ways to Avoid it
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