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Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

Mar 29, 2024 06:30AM ● By Sara Kaplan

Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities.

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Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Mar 29, 2024 06:29AM ● By April Thompson

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms.

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Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.
A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Mar 29, 2024 06:26AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

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Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 06:00AM

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.

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Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats

Feb 29, 2024 07:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.

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Forest Stewardship

Feb 29, 2024 07:00AM

Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.

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Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

Jan 31, 2024 07:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Americans 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.

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Seniors in the Great Outdoors
Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Dec 29, 2023 07:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Keeping Holiday Parties Green
Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Nov 28, 2023 04:30AM

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.

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Clothing Donation Tips
Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Nov 28, 2023 04:30AM ● 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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