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Green Building and Design in Arizona

Nov 27, 2020 07:35AM ● By Michael Krause

Green building is the practice of creating a building that in both construction and design is resource-efficient and environmentally responsible.

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Local Barber Business
Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Nov 27, 2020 07:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power.

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Eco-Friendly Casket
The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Green burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways.

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Recycled Plastics
Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin

Sep 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.

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Vegan Car Interior
Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives.

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Hazmat worker pulling back polluted cityscape to reveal clean skyline
The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Jul 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.

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Bare Feet on Organic Green Grass Lawn
Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

Jun 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass.

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Traveling Vans RVs on the Road
Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

May 29, 2020 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van.

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Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By April Thompson

Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers.

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Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Julie Marshall

Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity.

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