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Technology Meets Nature: Apps Bring Us Closer to Flora and Fauna

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

We can enhance our nature experiences with these smartphone apps that identify plants and animals, interact with scientists, share knowledge and observations, and contribute to science.

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Food as Medicine

Mar 01, 2022 08:56AM

Access powerhouse sources of nutrition like antioxidant-rich berries, premium herbal wellness teas, and vital juices and smoothies created with fresh produce and supplements. Learn how you can boost immunity and energy levels deliciously with the purveyors included in our Food as Medicine Guide.

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Richmond Selected for Community Compost Pilot

Feb 28, 2022 08:13PM

The initiative seeks to foster a culture of composting, divert food waste from the landfill and cycle organic waste into high quality compost. Community gardens play a key role in providing sites for food waste collection stations and will be the primary beneficiary of the compost produced.

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The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce.

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Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites.

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The Environmental Film Festival is Back In-Person

Jan 01, 2022 01:17PM ● By Heather Nygren

The 12th annual Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF) will take place from February 18 through March 4, showcasing the newest local and national films that focus on critical environmental issues and inspire action.

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Celebrating a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Vegan72X2

Jan 01, 2022 01:16PM ● By Heather Nygren

Nonprofit Vegan Action will be hosting Richmond’s fifth annual vegan restaurant challenge, Vegan72x2, from January 25 through 30.

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James River Stable, but Threatened

Jan 01, 2022 01:11PM ● By Erin Reilly

“America’s founding fish is on the brink of collapse on America’s Founding River,” states Jamie Brunkow, James RIVERKEEPER and Sr. Advocacy Manager for the JRA.

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The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Jim Motavalli

As global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles.

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Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Sustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.

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2022 Healthy Living Guide

Serves as your local "green" pages — a handy reference tool to use when searching for businesses, practitioners, products and services to help you live a happier, healthier, more balanced life. Click here.

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