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Make it a green new year with these resolutions!
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Make 2021 a Green New Year: 30 Easy and Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

  • December 22, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Yes, 2020 was a year for the history books, and not in a good way. There were some bright spots during the year, but I must admit that I’m looking…
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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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Will chemical recycling solve our plastic pollution crisis?
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Greenwashing Alert: Is Chemical Recycling the Solution to Plastic Pollution?

  • December 10, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
It seems that there’s a solution to the planet’s plastic pollution crisis: chemical recycling! At least that’s the claim by proponents of this new process. Thanks to this new technology,…
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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 27, 2020
  • 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 it an Eco Friendly Holiday

  • November 16, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Even with the challenges that 2020 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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Reusable masks: safe for you and the planet!
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25 Eco-Friendly Reusable Masks That You and the Planet Will Love

  • September 7, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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Is COVID-19 killing recycling?
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Is COVID-19 Killing Recycling?

  • August 25, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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,…
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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

  • August 15, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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7 Green Back to School Tips to Keep You Sustainable and Safe

  • August 9, 2020
  • 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…
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Take part in Plastic Free July!
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7 Ways to Make it a Plastic Free July 2020!

  • June 30, 2020
  • 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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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.

Green That Life founder, Sara Goddard, is an environmental activist, sustainability adviser, and elected official. Sara’s mission through GTL is to provide original content that helps inform and inspire.

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