Stuck at Home? 12 Green and Healthy Ways to Pass the Time
I’m stuck at home and imagine most of you are too. I live in one of the novel coronavirus “hot spots,” which has prompted our local and state authorities to…
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The Green Starbucks Cup: Green or Greenwashing?
Starbucks recently unveiled in selected locations, a prototype for its new eco-friendly beverage cup. This fully recyclable and compostable “Green Starbucks Cup” sounds like a promising alternative to the beverage…
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Are You Wish-Cycling? 10 Simple Tips to Recycle Right
Are you recycling or wish-cycling? You may have no idea what wish-cycling is, but in our desire to be environmentally responsible through diligent recycling, we’ve all succumbed to it at…
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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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15 Simple Ways to Ditch Plastic Straws and Other Single-Use Plastic
So you’re looking to whittle your waste, but unsure how to start. Reducing your dependence on single-use plastics – plastic straws, plastic bags, plastic bottles – is an effective yet…
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Is Banning Plastic Bags the Solution to Our Plastic Problem?
Oddly enough, banning plastic bags is on my mind these days. In a few weeks, New York will join a handful of other states to ban these single-use plastic menaces.…
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Should We be Following the Iceland Sustainability Model?
I just spent a week in Iceland and was particularly impressed with the Iceland sustainability ethic. When I planned our family trip to Iceland, I’d been drawn to the stunning…
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Green That Holiday: 6 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday
With a little pre-planning, it’s not difficult to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly holiday! An Eco Friendly Holiday Mindset If there’s one…
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Your Guide for Eco Friendly Party Supplies to Make Any Party Green
I love entertaining and the more the merrier! Whether it’s during the holiday season or for a summer outdoor party, large events can mean a lot of waste in the…
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Your Ultimate Guide for a Green Halloween
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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