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Sustainability Saving Earth and Water
Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps

Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.

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Green Living Sustainable Living home toxins
Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.

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The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Jan 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Every year, an estimated 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills worldwide; and in America, 85 percent of all textiles get discarded, according to Earth.org.

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Homemade crafted snowman and reindeer made out of wood
Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

Nov 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Carrie Jackson

According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

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Chart of various sources of PFAS forever chemicals
Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

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Feng Shui and Biophilic Design: Bringing Harmony to Our Modern World

Oct 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Noah Chen

Biophilic spaces contain elements of nature—either the genuine article or a representation. This can be as simple as walls painted prairie yellow or as complex as a building whose atrium has a fountain and living birch trees.

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Sustainable Sanctuaries: Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

Oct 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change.

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Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling

Sep 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Industry analysts expect thrift store clothing sales to grow globally 11 times faster than fast fashion and to be worth twice as much, at $84 billion, by 2030.

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The Greening of Packaging: Cleaning and Personal Care Products Go Eco

Aug 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Today, consumers can find refillable, concentrated cleaning products; eco-laundry sheets; reusable cleansing face pads; eco-toothbrushes made of bamboo; zero-waste toothpaste bits; plastic-free, refillable deodorant; and refillable lipstick.

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Pollinator house with small holes for faux hives for bees near yellow flowers
Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates.

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Glamping tent with bed, chairs, vanity and balcony overlooking trees
Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon.

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