Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?
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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In a World Drowning in Plastic Pollution, a Surge in Plastic Production Looms
We are all addicts. Addicts of single-use plastic, that is. Most of us know about the polluting effects of continued disposable plastic use. We’ve seen the heartbreaking photos of wildlife…
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How to Throw an Eco Friendly, Low Waste Party
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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The 15 Best Places to Sell Used Clothing Online
I recently wrote about how to sell your old clothes. Now that you’re ready to sell, here are the best places for you to sell used clothing online. These sites…
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9 Surefire Ways to Sell Your Old Clothes: Green for the Planet and Your Wallet!
Are you really wearing all those clothes sitting in your closet? Instead of tossing them out, sell your old clothes online and make some money in the process! Why…
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Natural Remedies for Sunburn: What Works to Ease the (Ouch!) Pain
Summer is winding down but there’s still plenty of time to spend outdoors in the sun, and get – ouch! – sunburned. Fortunately, there’s a whole host of natural remedies…
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How to Cope and Stay Green During the Pandemic
After three months of coronavirus lockdown, my state, New York, is tentatively easing restrictions, allowing shops, restaurants, and groups of people to gather — socially-distanced, of course. It all sounds…
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Eco Friendly Sunscreens: What You Need to Know
When I was a child, rarely was a thought given to sunscreen safety, let alone eco friendly sunscreen. I grew up in South East Asia, in the shimmering heat of…
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Natural Tick Repellent Solutions: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Safe
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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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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