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Green gifts for good protect our planet while delighting the giftee!
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9 Gifts for Good That Support Environmental Causes

  • November 30, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Running out of gift ideas? Whether it’s the holiday season, a birthday, or any special occasion, consider giving a gift that also supports a worthy environmental cause. These green gifts…
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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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Instead of buying new, save, sell, or buy used clothes. More green for your wallet and the planet!
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Could Your Used Clothes Help Save the Planet?

  • November 23, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
Growing up with two older sisters, I was intimately acquainted with hand-me-down clothes. While I may have grumbled about wearing “used clothes” occasionally (more so, according to my mother), I…
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Freeze any food and prevent food waste!
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Can You Really Freeze That? Your Guide to Freezing Food to Prevent Food Waste

  • September 17, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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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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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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

  • July 30, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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Try one, or all, of these sites to successfully sell used clothing!
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The 15 Best Places to Sell Used Clothing Online

  • July 22, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
I recently wrote about how to sell your old clothes. Now that you’re ready to sell, here are the best places for you to sell used clothing online. Related: Clothes…
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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!

  • July 21, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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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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 20, 2020
  • Sara Goddard
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…
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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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