tag:www.nasrq.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=19Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte Page 19Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T01:00:34-04:00urn:uuid:e7cc483c-66a7-4e44-acf7-818460ddedaa2019-08-16T01:00:34-04:002019-08-16T01:00:34-04:00Protecting Pollinators: Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides2016-12-28 13:43:47 -0500AnonymousAfter losing 60 percent of its beehives last year, Maryland has become the first state to pass a law severely restricting pesticide use.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e7bdf786-c3aa-42cc-b941-7c997ab965502019-08-16T01:07:08-04:002019-08-16T01:07:08-04:00Bird Buffet: Making Feeders Safe for Wild Birds2016-12-28 13:43:25 -0500AnonymousWhen avians crowd together to eat from feeders they can pick up parasites and viruses from each other, but there are ways to ensure their safety and our viewing pleasure.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:646d642e-5796-4e81-ae6d-916d68ecb9ca2019-08-16T01:18:25-04:002019-08-16T01:18:25-04:00Good Move: Officials Urge Chinese to Cut Meat Consumption2016-11-30 12:33:52 -0500AnonymousChina is using a campaign by Hollywood icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron.to urge its citizens to eat half as much meat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ed444a9-974d-4567-b883-2c404bdb460f2019-08-16T00:35:05-04:002019-08-16T00:35:05-04:00Solar Sidewalk: Missouri Debuts Energy-Generating Pavers2016-11-30 12:33:51 -0500AnonymousIn literally groundbreaking news, photovoltaic pavers are to grace a sidewalk section of a rest stop on iconic Route 66.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a58c6d6-18ab-4bd3-b608-1a2c2720edaa2019-08-16T00:10:38-04:002019-08-16T00:10:38-04:00A Gorgeously Greener Holiday: Fresh Thinking About Décor2016-11-30 12:33:00 -0500Avery MackWith a little creativity, we can decorate with eco-friendly holiday trees, wreaths and table settings that festively marry cherished traditions with contemporary delights.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6ca549de-4e49-4c74-a845-2b79086cc95f2019-08-16T00:47:47-04:002019-08-16T00:47:47-04:00Eco-Toy Story: Safe, Fun Gifts for Kids2016-11-30 12:33:00 -0500AnonymousPlanet-friendly toys are both more sustainable and often more entertaining for youngsters.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:191e1a82-22eb-4b63-bcf6-12bf42daa8b82019-08-16T00:26:14-04:002019-08-16T00:26:15-04:00Bleep Cheap: Quality Clothes are Planet-Friendly2016-10-31 11:13:19 -0400AnonymousRather than buying inexpensive faddish items for special occasions and sticking them in the back of our closets, there are smart ways we can shop well and stay green.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bcd9792b-bb5a-4da8-b6cc-970e9cccaa0a2019-08-16T01:05:44-04:002019-08-16T01:05:44-04:00One-Person Pamper Party: Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew2016-10-31 11:13:11 -0400April ThompsonIn these stressful times, it’s critical to practice the ancient art of self-pampering in salons, spas and our own homes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:78e3ceed-82f1-4295-a163-ea6c4361e3f12019-08-16T00:34:52-04:002019-08-16T00:34:52-04:00Biodegradable Bottle: Algae-Based Jars Quickly Decompose2016-09-30 10:59:57 -0400AnonymousAn Icelandic student has invented a water bottle made of red algae and water that, unlike plastic bottles, will decompose naturally and quickly.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:32f5bef2-a11b-4c53-b96f-49d15eb5250b2019-08-16T00:55:22-04:002019-08-16T00:55:22-04:00Bright Idea: Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly2016-09-30 10:59:56 -0400AnonymousMIT scientists have found a way of recycling the energy within incandescent light bulbs, aiming to make them even more efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>