tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=2Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00urn:uuid:013b3c6b-3274-4111-ad56-386b230646ea2023-06-28T09:29:06-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem2023-07-01 06:00:00 -0400Julie PetersonReversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden. Regenerative techniques employed in the backyard, a community garden or even an apartment patio can significantly improve local ecosystems.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:68df61cf-1052-45e5-8dd9-1dbc12684f4b2023-06-30T05:23:08-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related2023-07-01 06:00:00 -0400Kelcie OttoesThe human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c5350515-2c0c-4680-a23e-e8a272b485432023-05-15T19:49:24-04:002023-06-30T13:10:03-04:00Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonWhen choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d1ae7f7c-2631-4b04-a4fc-f0b4d46889312023-05-17T21:29:29-04:002024-02-02T15:41:51-05:00Greener Grilling2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Kristy MayerThe aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e85dea6-6c3b-4e71-9339-0cdf060028e12023-04-27T06:11:39-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard2023-05-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheryl DeVoreThe top three reasons participants gave for enjoying their time tinkering in the soil were: being outdoors and having contact with nature (70 percent); feeling a sense of achievement (50 percent); and having the opportunity for restoration and stress relief (35 percent).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d41189e-cbec-4d76-9bd7-e3ad2af45cb22023-03-29T03:07:29-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture2023-04-01 06:00:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiViable, achievable solutions to these immense challenges exist, and the emerging consensus is that regenerative organic agriculture is the key to preserve human health and help solve the climate crisis.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fb5e5b71-4a99-4eca-af5c-04dd2e86e4a32023-03-29T23:45:33-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living2023-04-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheila JulsonIn Austin, a predominantly Black neighborhood on the west side of Chicago, two 20-year-olds, Cortez Dean and Ethan Horne, work at paid internships in an urban farming program called Austin Grown, which raises chickens and maintains gardens with vegetables and native pollinators.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f5176c6-0ea1-475b-b6a2-e1f6c03f09fa2023-02-16T14:26:40-05:002023-04-04T16:19:14-04:00Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps2023-02-27 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoEverything 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bce01595-5879-470c-8b5c-54c082d2ecbe2023-01-16T16:23:45-05:002023-08-10T13:35:28-04:00Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home2023-01-31 09:30:00 -0500Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBNReducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba238796-d29f-43c7-8cbe-0a602ccf5e952022-12-26T03:36:22-05:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics2023-01-01 06:00:00 -0500Sandra YeyatiEvery 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:228c96ee-1c5e-454c-8504-eb2af6c7cd812022-11-15T16:57:32-05:002024-02-02T15:43:23-05:00Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Kirby BaldwinThe 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:52cef9d9-563c-4ed1-a695-7988998728982022-10-28T04:44:42-04:002024-03-28T09:58:15-04:00Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure2022-11-01 06:00:00 -0400Carrie JacksonAccording 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>