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Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

Jan 31, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Americans 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.

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Clothing Donation Tips
Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing.

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Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Kiki Powers

Traditional 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.

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The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Carrie Jackson

According 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.

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TRANSFORMING TRASH INTO TREASURE
Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Gisele Rinaldi

Motivated 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.

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Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies

Sep 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Human-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.

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Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

Aug 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Carrie Jackson

The 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.

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The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

Jul 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

The 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.

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Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Jul 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Julie Peterson

Reversing 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.

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Socially Conscious Investing
Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds

May 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

When 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.

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Green Grilling
Greener Grilling

May 31, 2023 09:30AM

The 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.

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Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

May 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

The 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).

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