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Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 09:00AM

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 09:26AM ● 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 09:00AM

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 09:26AM ● 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 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

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

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Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof

Dec 29, 2023 09:00AM

While a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too.

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Keeping Holiday Parties Green
Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM

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 06:30AM ● 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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Green Fitness
Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment.

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Joys of Minimalism
The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.

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