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Vote for the Planet! Your Complete Voter’s Guide

Calling all environmentalists, climate activists, tree huggers, and greenies: Vote for the Planet! Yes, I’m talking to you — that person who’s a committed and caring protector of the environment;…

Even if you can't get outside, you can celebrate Earth Day with a Virtual Earth Day!

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Happy Virtual Earth Day 2022! 9 Ways to Celebrate From Home

It’s been two years since the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day and over two years since the start of this devastating global pandemic. Although it has kept us…

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Easy Earth Day Tips for 2022 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

Earth Day 2022 is coming up! Before I launch into my Earth Day Tips, some of you might be wondering what on earth (!) is Earth Day? Earth Day is…

Plastic pollution - from plastic straws to bottle caps - is at a crisis point.

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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…

Creating an advocacy group takes time, but anyone can do it with patience and persistence.

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Taking Action: 5 Steps to Creating Your Own Citizen Advocacy Group

If someone had told me in 2009 that a fledgling advocacy group of a few (albeit, scrappy) residents could transform their town’s views on single-use plastic by campaigning for a…

How to discuss climate change this holiday season without pissing off everyone.

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How to Discuss Climate Change This Holiday Season Without Pissing Off Everyone

Ah, the holidays… The most wonderful time of year, but also a time where tensions can run high as touchy topics pop up in conversation. Throw climate change into the…

Green gifts for good protect our planet while delighting the giftee!

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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes

Running out of gift ideas? Whether it’s the holiday season, a birthday, or any special occasion, consider giving a gift that also supports a worthy environmental cause. These green gifts…

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

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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Make 2022 a Green New Year: 30 Easy and Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

It’s that time of year for taking stock of the past year while also planning ahead for the new one. As you think about your new year’s resolutions for 2022,…

Natural landscaping means a beautiful AND healthy yard that's safe for all.

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It’s Fall! The Perfect Season to Switch to Natural Landscaping

Have you been toying with the idea of switching to natural landscaping but think it’s too late this year? It’s not! Fall is the perfect season to make the transition…

Vote for the Planet! Your Complete Voter’s Guide

Happy Virtual Earth Day 2022! 9 Ways to Celebrate From Home

Easy Earth Day Tips for 2022 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

15 Simple Ways to Ditch Plastic Straws and Other Single-Use Plastic

Taking Action: 5 Steps to Creating Your Own Citizen Advocacy Group

How to Discuss Climate Change This Holiday Season Without Pissing Off Everyone

9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes

An Eco-Friendly Gift Giving Guide to Green Your Holiday Season

Make 2022 a Green New Year: 30 Easy and Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

It’s Fall! The Perfect Season to Switch to Natural Landscaping

7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2022!

15 Smart Ways to Reduce Energy Use and Take Control of Your Soaring Gas Bills

Vote for the Planet! Your Complete Voter’s Guide

Big Meat and Dairy’s Unsavory Pushback on Climate Action

Happy Virtual Earth Day 2022! 9 Ways to Celebrate From Home