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Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

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…

Reusable masks: safe for you and the planet!

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25 Eco-Friendly Reusable Masks That You and the Planet Will Love

In the blink of an eye, face masks have become the symbol of 2020: a method of protection against COVID-19; a fashion statement; a politicized target of attack; and, sadly,…

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4 min

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

Sell your old clothes and make some money in the process!

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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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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2020!

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…

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! 6 Ways to Celebrate From Home

April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Sadly, we’ll be physically apart, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate — in this case — a Virtual…

Reusable bags are a safe way to shop. (Photo taken in pre-coronavirus days!)

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Reusable Bags And Your Health: Separating Fact From Fiction

With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic that has consumed and disrupted our lives, we’re searching for ways to stay safe: Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands.…

The Green Starbucks Cup (Photo credit: Starbucks/Twitter)

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The Green Starbucks Cup: Green or Greenwashing?

Starbucks recently unveiled in selected locations, a prototype for its new eco-friendly beverage cup. This fully recyclable and compostable “Green Starbucks Cup” sounds like a promising alternative to the beverage…

Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

25 Eco-Friendly Reusable Masks That You and the Planet Will Love

Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?

In a World Drowning in Plastic Pollution, a Surge in Plastic Production Looms

How to Throw an Eco Friendly, Low Waste Party

9 Surefire Ways to Sell Your Old Clothes: Green for the Planet and Your Wallet!

7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2020!

Happy Virtual Earth Day! 6 Ways to Celebrate From Home

Reusable Bags And Your Health: Separating Fact From Fiction

The Green Starbucks Cup: Green or Greenwashing?

Vote for the Planet! Your Complete Voter’s Guide

How to Communicate About Climate Change

Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

25 Eco-Friendly Reusable Masks That You and the Planet Will Love

Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?