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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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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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Will chemical recycling solve our plastic pollution crisis?
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Greenwashing Alert: Is Chemical Recycling the Solution to Plastic Pollution?

  • December 10, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
It seems that there’s a solution to the planet’s plastic pollution crisis: chemical recycling! At least that’s the claim by proponents of this new process. Thanks to this new technology,…
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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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Freeze any food and prevent food waste!
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Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

  • September 17, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
What comes to mind when you think of helping mitigate climate change? Installing solar panels? Driving less? While these are terrific climate-friendly solutions, there’s another, not-so-obvious solution that’s more effective…
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Is COVID-19 killing recycling?
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Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?

  • August 25, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Plastic production is set to surge, causing increased pollution.
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In a World Drowning in Plastic Pollution, a Surge in Plastic Production Looms

  • August 15, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Throw a low waste party that your friends (and the environment) will enjoy!
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How to Throw an Eco Friendly, Low Waste Party

  • July 30, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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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
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    Are Compostables the Solution to Our Waste Problem?
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