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Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM ● By Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.

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The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

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Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

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The Sustainability of Herbs

Sep 30, 2022 06:45AM ● By Kathleen Gould and Madalyn Johnson

Due to commercial exploitation and overharvesting, the loss of medicinal plants in the wild is unprecedented, and so we would like to look at one way we can each do our part to ensure the sustainability of these herbs.

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Sustainable Sanctuaries: Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

How to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet when upgrading, remodeling building or buying new houses.

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Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

There is strong evidence of a correlation between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposures and various health conditions. Here are ways to reduce exposure.

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Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.

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The Greening of Packaging: Cleaning and Personal Care Products Go Eco

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Consumers are demanding that home cleaning and personal care products come in environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and plastic use.

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Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates.

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