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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…

Is recycling a waste of time? It can seem that way.

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Is Recycling a Waste of Time?

Is recycling a waste of time? I was wondering this very question the other day while reading a Facebook post about recycling plastic. Someone had asked if it was possible…

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…

Banning plastic bags has proven effective in reducing plastic pollution.

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Is Banning Plastic Bags the Solution to Our Plastic Problem?

Oddly enough, banning plastic bags is on my mind these days. In a few weeks, New York will join a handful of other states to ban these single-use plastic menaces.…

Keep it natural for an eco friendly holiday.

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Green That Holiday: 6 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday

With a little pre-planning, it’s not difficult to “green” your holiday. Try these easy tips to make yours an eco friendly holiday! An Eco Friendly Holiday Mindset If there’s one…

Make your event a "green" one with eco friendly party supplies.

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Your Guide for Eco Friendly Party Supplies to Make Any Party Green

I love entertaining and the more the merrier! Whether it’s during the holiday season or for a summer outdoor party, large events can mean a lot of waste in the…

Plastic straw pollution can be reduced with paper straws!

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Plastic Straw Pollution Sucks! But Do Bans Work? Your Questions Answered

Plastic straw pollution sucks! But what can we do about the problem? Let me back up a little and delve briefly into plastic bags. In 2011, I spearheaded a reusable…

Try these simple tips for a zero waste kitchen.

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Zero Out the Waste: 10 Easy Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen

We’re moving soon, and in the endless process of sorting and shedding, I’ve discovered that what I’d thought was an exemplary model of a zero waste kitchen still needs improvement.…

One high impact green lifestyle change: food scrap recycling (aka composting)!

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7 High Impact Green Lifestyle Changes That Help You and the Environment

Which green lifestyle changes have the highest environmental impact? In my opinion, they’re the ones that help shift personal habits but are easy to accomplish. Try one or more of…

Reusable Bags And Your Health: Separating Fact From Fiction

The Green Starbucks Cup: Green or Greenwashing?

Is Recycling a Waste of Time?

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

Is Banning Plastic Bags the Solution to Our Plastic Problem?

Green That Holiday: 6 Easy Tips to Make it an Eco Friendly Holiday

Your Guide for Eco Friendly Party Supplies to Make Any Party Green

Plastic Straw Pollution Sucks! But Do Bans Work? Your Questions Answered

Zero Out the Waste: 10 Easy Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen

7 High Impact Green Lifestyle Changes That Help You and the Environment

9 Ways to Stay Sustainable During the Pandemic

Food Waste Recycling: 7 Steps for Easy Home Composting

Climate Change and Diseases: What’s the Connection?

Happy Virtual Earth Day! 6 Ways to Celebrate From Home

Reusable Bags And Your Health: Separating Fact From Fiction