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The holiday season is once again upon us and with it, the time of giving. There is nothing more special than someone unwrapping the present you put time and energy into and watching their face light up. Unfortunately, all this gift giving also amounts to roughly 25 million extra tons of waste. No need to …
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Native plants are flora that have adapted over thousands of years to a particular area. This often happens in relation to other vegetation, creating a unique plant community. There are numerous benefits to using native plants. They provide shelter and food for the local wildlife. These plants are more likely to thrive in their native …
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I love Halloween, and there is no better way to celebrate than a spook-tacular soirée that would make even the Addams Family proud. But like most holidays, it also means a lot of waste from the throw away candy wrappers to the cheap costumes you will never wear again. I’ve got you covered with all …
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With climate change and renewable energy increasingly being covered by top news outlets, sustainability publications are a great way to figure out where to focus for the latest in the green industry. These sustainable trade publications specialize in environmental reporting and cover green topics in a lot more depth and breadth. So if you’re looking for …
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Even though I graduated college 2 years ago, I still get excited when stores start to display their back to school supplies. There is just something about the excitement that fall brings combined with new and interesting stationery. Motivation is high and goals are set. Unfortunately, this time is also now synonymous with an increase …
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The environment has made headlines a lot in the past couple of years, and most of the time it seems like it’s not good news. It may feel like there’s nothing you can do about it, but the truth is every person is important in helping mitigate climate change. It can be easier than you think …
Whether you’re a full time vegan or just a Meatless Monday kinda vibe, hang on because I tried the vegetarian/vegan options at the most popular fast food joints and ranked them for you. So next time you’re on the go (or just craving a burger) you know exactly where to stop and what to get.
