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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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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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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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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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Reedy Creek Coalition Seeks Volunteers

Jul 03, 2023 04:29PM

The Reedy Creek Coalition is an all-volunteer organization committed to restoring the health and beauty of Reedy Creek through education, training, and collaboration with all residents and users of the Reedy Creek Watershed and its natural resources.

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Preserving Scarce Greenspaces

Jul 03, 2023 03:51PM

Southside ReLeaf is expanding its work program, thanks to their first paid staff members, Ali Croft, program manager, and Lisa Aikins-Afful, outreach and engagement coordinator. Since its inception in 2019, Southside ReLeaf has planted and given away nearly 1,000 trees to expand green spaces.

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