tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00urn:uuid:1ddda64c-1f3b-4179-aa2f-b166d6e4bdef2024-02-28T06:19:19-05:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-03-01 06:00:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesAccording to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), “Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.”<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T11:10:39-05:002024-03-01T20:42:15-05:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 09:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T15:41:54-05:002024-03-01T15:31:53-05:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesAmericans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T13:42:52-05:002024-02-07T19:24:26-05:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f4145e5-029e-41db-9468-bb45be3395692023-12-19T15:40:36-05:002024-02-02T15:35:43-05:00Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof2023-12-29 09:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartWhile a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T20:04:08-05:002024-02-02T15:36:05-05:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T20:11:04-05:002024-01-01T09:38:53-05:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:79ed7755-05dd-4bc9-ab3a-df7bbc029bbc2023-10-31T03:24:59-04:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff2023-11-01 06:00:00 -0400Carrie JacksonAccording to a study in ScienceDirect, a decluttered lifestyle improves sustainability and boosts emotional well-being. By paring down our possessions, we can become more authentic, simplify our finances and pave an easier pathway for the next generation.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6916370c-c7d4-4489-a131-cb21c6463f892023-10-31T04:16:09-04:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym2023-11-01 06:00:00 -0400Kiki PowersTraditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c7491ee3-f768-4da9-a24e-2194acdbd5492023-09-16T13:07:03-04:002023-10-31T11:02:34-04:00Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Gisele RinaldiMotivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e665d315-4ae4-4f1c-87be-c3f74ed066252023-08-31T02:02:42-04:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies2023-09-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheryl DeVoreHuman-made lighting threatens approximately 30 percent of nocturnal vertebrates and 60 percent of nocturnal invertebrates, and it “is increasingly suspected of affecting human health,” writes scientist Christopher Kyba, lead author of the report.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a2bdb126-fc18-4c75-be47-472c8f44dc442023-07-30T23:30:04-04:002024-03-18T16:30:15-04:00Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges2023-08-01 06:00:00 -0400Carrie JacksonThe halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>