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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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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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7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe

  • August 1, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Whether online or in-person, you can still have a back to school experience that’s healthy for you and the planet with these green back to school tips. Remember Your 3…
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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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Take part in Plastic Free July!
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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2021!

  • June 1, 2021
  • 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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Targeting the real pollution culprits: Extended Producer Responsibility
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Targeting the Real Plastic Pollution Culprits: Extended Producer Responsibility

  • May 20, 2021
  • Sara Goddard
Extended producer responsibility. What is it? And why is it important? Before I get to that, let me share a bit of recent news that caught my eye. A new…
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What's a better gift than a book? A green book (with a reused ribbon)!
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Green Book Gift Guide: The 10 Best Books to Give This Year

  • December 14, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
A good book is always a welcome gift, but which one? The possibilities are endless and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Why not consider a green book with…
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