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Eco-Living
Survey Results: Our Tools Inspire Sustainability Action
May 7th, 2019 | By Sustainable America
Last month, we surveyed Sustainable America followers to find out what they think about Sustainable America’s tools and how they’re using them to take action in their homes and communities. What we learned is exciting and inspiring! Read on to discover how people around the country are making sustainable changes for the better.
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Eco-Living
6 Types of Gardens That Work Hard for the Environment
Apr 26th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
We all know the benefits of a back or front yard food garden. Food grown yourself is nutritious and fresh, and it lessens the need to buy food shipped from faraway places. But there are more types of gardens and landscaping approaches that have other community, ecosystem, and food system benefits. Here are a few ideas to consider.
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Eco-Living
What Is Your Community Doing to Make Sustainable Change?
Apr 21st, 2019 | By Sustainable America
In 2019, we want to shine a light on the ways communities are working together to make sustainability changes happen. You’re invited to share stores from your community. Click through to find out how.
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Transportation
Carpooling Apps for Families
Apr 3rd, 2019 | By Paige Cerulli
If you’re looking for a better way to manage your children’s transportation needs, new apps for organizing an old-fashioned car pool might be the ideal solution.
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Eco-Living
Survey: We Want to Hear From You
Mar 20th, 2019 | By Sustainable America
Share your thoughts about Sustainable America and enter to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card by taking our short survey.
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Eco-Living, Innovation
New Ways to Close the Loop on Single-Use Packaging
Mar 18th, 2019 | By Stacy Tornio
Consumer pressure on companies to reduce single-use plastics has been building. Here’s a look at new ideas and established solutions that go above and beyond traditional recycling.
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Food System
How to Be a Backyard Carbon Farmer
Mar 8th, 2019 | By Acadia Tucker
Many experts believe regenerative agriculture, also known as carbon farming, could play an important role in fighting climate change. Even a backyard carbon-rich garden can make a difference. Get tips on starting your own soil-building garden from regenerative farmer Acadia Tucker.
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Eco-Living
How You Can Help Solve America’s Milk Problem
Feb 14th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
America, we have a milk problem. We pour out 34 pounds of milk per person every year, costing us a collective $4 billion, according to the USDA. The real tragedy is that a lot of this wasted milk is still safe to drink and use. Here’s everything you need to know about getting the most from your milk, both the sweet and the sour.
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Transportation
Are Car Dealers to Blame for Lagging EV Sales?
Jan 29th, 2019 | By Jeremy Deaton
Head to a Ford dealership and ask about an F-150. You will be shown its features, invited on a test drive, and treated to a carefully practiced sales pitch detailing the truck’s strength, power and durability. Ask about an electric car, and you might have a very different experience.
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