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Eco-living
Last Minute Gifts that Give Back Instead of Going into Landfills
Dec 15th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
A gift doesn’t necessarily have to be an object! With these ideas, you can give a gift that is both thoughtful and personal, as well as good for the planet and your community.
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Eco-living, Food systems
Fall Preserves for a Colorful Table: Tips for Canning Creatively
Oct 26th, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
Canning fall fruit is a great way to avoid food waste, save food without needing refrigeration, and to keep your winter bright and tasty.
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Eco-Living
How Native Plants Can Benefit Your Garden
Mar 3rd, 2022 | By Chelsea Graham
These low maintenance plants can attract pollinators, provide natural pest control, fight erosion, and turn your yard into a site for conservation.
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Eco-Living
What is Greenwashing and Ways to Spot it
Feb 16th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
You’ve heard the term greenwashing but what does it refer to and what should you look out for when testing sustainability?
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Eco-Living
Living with Eco Anxiety in a Changing Climate
Feb 14th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Eco anxiety is a new American affliction as people feel overwhelmed with their emotions around climate change and the future of our planet.
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Eco-Living
What is Bioengineered Food? An Agriculture Expert Explains
Feb 7th, 2022 | By Kathleen Merrigan
The USDA just implemented the “bioengineered food” label requirement. Here’s what you need to know.
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Eco-living
6 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Oct 6th, 2021 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Learn how to make a dent in your environmental impact with this handful of smart actions.
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Eco-living
How To Go Solar At Home
Oct 4th, 2021 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Solar options are becoming more affordable. Learn what you need to know to make the investment in clean energy.
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Eco-Living
Streets & Cities for People: Urban Walkability Gains a Foothold in the U.S.
Jun 9th, 2021 | By Andy Hirschfield
The 15-Minute City, an urban concept in which all basic needs can be satisfied with a 15-minute walk or bike ride, is catching on in the U.S. as an indirect reaction to the pandemic.
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Eco-Living, Food System
High Schoolers Make Compost Buckets for a Cause: Community Changemakers
Feb 19th, 2021 | By Alex Lahr
High Schoolers Make Compost Buckets for a Cause: Community Changemakers
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