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Earth Day Tip #1: Get Outside!
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Easy Earth Day Tips for 2021 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

  • March 16, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Earth Day 2021 is a few days away! Before I launch into my Earth Day Tips, some of you might be wondering what on earth (!) is Earth Day? Earth…
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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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How to communicate about climate change panel discussion.
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How to Communicate About Climate Change

  • November 10, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
What’s the most effective way to communicate about climate change so that it resonates with those who are doubtful or are skeptics?  That was the main topic of a recent…
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Enjoy the outdoors but protect against unwanted ticks with natural tick repellent.
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Natural Tick Repellent Solutions: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy and Safe

  • June 24, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Enjoy the outdoors but use natural mosquito repellent to avoid bites!
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Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips to Keep You Itch-Free This Summer!

  • June 24, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Rewilding your yard will invite wildlife back in!
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Go Wild for Rewilding! 6 Steps to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

  • June 4, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Rewilding. The word can conjure up images of unkempt, unruly yards, overgrown with weeds and tangled thickets. Rewilding, in fact, is a managed process for transforming your yard into a…
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Stuck at home? Try these green and healthy ways to pass the time.
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Stuck at Home? 12 Green and Healthy Ways to Pass the Time

  • March 19, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Get outdoors for a green summer lifestyle
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The 6 Best Ways to Enjoy a Green Summer Lifestyle

  • August 7, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
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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A Healthy Yard Project: 6 Lessons to Start One in Your Community

  • May 3, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
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 can make a garden beautiful and healthy.
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Natural Fertilizers For a Beautiful and Healthy Yard

  • April 30, 2019
  • Sara Goddard
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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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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