tag:www.naturalaz.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-14T15:58:16-07:00urn:uuid:b759f25d-8820-4bd5-ba9d-e8830110252a2024-02-25T17:42:48-07:002024-03-14T15:58:16-07:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-02-29 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesPollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T09:10:39-07:002024-03-01T18:42:15-07:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 07:00:00 -0700Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T13:41:54-07:002024-03-01T13:31:53-07:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesAmericans 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T11:42:52-07:002024-02-07T17:24:26-07:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T18:04:08-07:002024-02-02T13:36:05-07:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T18:11:04-07:002024-01-01T07:38:53-07:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7ec5adf5-ade5-4db7-90d1-23f1516eccc32023-10-25T12:41:22-07:002024-03-18T13:30:15-07:00Eco-Living what it is, what we can do, and why it’s so important2023-10-31 06:57:16 -0700Malissa StawickiEco-living is an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle that is meant to protect and preserve the planet, humans and all life. We do this by living in harmony with nature and reducing our negative impact on the planet, which is largely from pollutants, gases, radiation, manmade chemicals, drugs and waste products.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58f7cb18-f656-4f54-8244-137ae30ee2082023-10-19T11:34:38-07:002023-12-31T22:52:21-07:00Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym 2023-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Kiki PowersTraditional 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:819430b5-984a-4d5f-b912-b56048ffe85e2023-10-19T12:00:49-07:002024-01-01T15:46:58-07:00The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff2023-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Carrie JacksonFinding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c7491ee3-f768-4da9-a24e-2194acdbd5492023-09-16T10:07:03-07:002023-10-31T08:02:34-07:00Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure2023-09-29 06:30:00 -0700Gisele RinaldiMotivated 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalaz.com">Natural Awakenings Metro Phoenix & Northern Arizona</a></small></p>