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Take part in Plastic Free July!
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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2022!

  • June 1, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. The concept is simple: Participants are…
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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

  • March 17, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
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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Earth Day Tip #1: Get Outside!
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Easy Earth Day Tips for 2022 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

  • March 16, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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

  • February 6, 2022
  • Sara Goddard
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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Green gifts for good protect our planet while delighting the giftee!
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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes

  • November 20, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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 14, 2021
  • 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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Make 2022 a Green New Year!
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Make 2022 a Green New Year: 30 Easy and Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

  • November 5, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
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,…
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25 Things You Think Are Curbside Recyclable but Aren't
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25 Things You Think Are Curbside Recyclable But Aren’t

  • October 22, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
As you stand in the kitchen with your empty paper coffee cup, do you wonder whether you should put it in the garbage or recycling bin? All of us have…
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What's the cause of humanity's plastic addiction?
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Our Plastic Addiction: 5 Ways To Kick the Habit

  • July 9, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Plastic is on my mind, and not in a good way. Despite being confronted on a daily basis with the dire news about plastic pollution, humanity’s plastic addiction continues unabated.…
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Make your party a sustainable one using eco-friendly party decorations.
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8 Eco-Friendly Party Decorations for a Green Celebration

  • May 12, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Whether it’s a small gathering or a blow-out party, you’ll want to make the event a memorable one. Instead of opting for disposable decorations, make your party a sustainable one…
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