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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 2023 Holiday Season

  • November 1, 2023
  • 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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Keep it natural for an eco friendly holiday.
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Green That Holiday: 7 Easy Tips to Make 2023 an Eco Friendly Holiday

  • October 24, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
Even with the challenges that 2023 has hurled at us, with a little planning, it’s easy to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly…
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7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe

  • August 1, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
The first day of school is just around the corner! As you and your child prepare for that exciting day, take stock of these green back to school tips that…
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Earth Day Tip #1: Get Outside!
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Easy Earth Day Tips for 2023 to Make Every Day a Green Day!

  • March 16, 2023
  • Sara Goddard
Earth Day 2023 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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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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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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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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Preemption law undermines the efficacy of local legislative bodies.
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The Preemption Law: An Effective Tool in Stifling Citizen Engagement

  • June 18, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
This morning while sifting through the latest news, I spotted a story about the imminent repeal of Colorado’s plastic bag preemption law. Believe it or not, this is big news.…
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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.

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  • Eco-friendly gift giving isn't just about the gift. Eco-friendly wrapping is just as important! 1
    An Eco-Friendly Gift Giving Guide to Green Your 2023 Holiday Season
  • How to discuss climate change this holiday season without pissing off everyone. 2
    How to Discuss Climate Change This Holiday Season Without Pissing Off Everyone
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    Green That Holiday: 7 Easy Tips to Make 2023 an Eco Friendly Holiday
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    How to Fight Climate Change With Climate-Friendly Food Choices
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    7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe
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