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Seniors in the Great Outdoors
Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Dec 29, 2023 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Green Roof with lush vegetation
Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof

Dec 29, 2023 09:00AM

While a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too.

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Keeping Holiday Parties Green
Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.

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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
Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● 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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Joys of Minimalism
The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.

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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
Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

At Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way.

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

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● 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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Fighting Climate Change in the Garden
Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● 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.

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Regenerative Farming
The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● 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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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
Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Young Climate Activists
The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

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

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT
A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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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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