tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Tucson Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-14T15:58:16-07:00urn:uuid:b759f25d-8820-4bd5-ba9d-e8830110252a2024-02-25T17:42:48-07:002024-03-14T15:58:16-07:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-02-29 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesPollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T09:10:39-07:002024-03-01T18:42:15-07:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 07:00:00 -0700Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T13:41:54-07:002024-03-01T13:31:53-07:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesAmericans 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9a2ec9a4-ea2a-4789-9988-7eff9c0d6df02024-01-01T19:59:22-07:002024-01-01T20:16:30-07:00Electromagnetic Fields as Home Health Hazards: Is it time for an EMF assessment?2023-12-31 09:00:00 -0700Erica MillsGMOs, Red Dye #40, glyphosate, asbestos, mold—and now EMFs? Like these other environmental toxins, electromagnetic fields negatively affect our health if we are exposed to too much for too long.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T11:42:52-07:002024-02-07T17:24:26-07:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 07:26:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f4145e5-029e-41db-9468-bb45be3395692023-12-19T13:40:36-07:002024-02-02T13:35:43-07:00Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof2023-12-29 07:00:00 -0700Kris UrquhartWhile a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T18:04:08-07:002024-02-02T13:36:05-07:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T18:11:04-07:002024-01-01T07:38:53-07:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 04:30:00 -0700Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e71e1dbe-10cf-40f9-b931-652d2d155f5f2023-11-01T21:25:23-07:002023-11-01T21:25:26-07:00Volunteer with Community Gardens of Tucson2023-11-01 12:04:00 -0700Erica MillsThe Community Gardens of Tucson invites the Tucson community to volunteer opportunities most Saturday mornings<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f83918d5-6c57-4486-8f22-73c1db9a29262023-11-01T21:08:38-07:002023-11-01T21:08:41-07:00SENERGY360: Pioneering the Green, Non-Toxic Future of Building2023-10-31 12:01:00 -0700Brian JohnsonSENERGY360 is a licensed construction firm and triple-certified Building Biologist on a mission to build a greener, non-toxic future today<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa3a83f7-2706-4764-8697-3cff5693866a2023-11-01T21:13:30-07:002023-11-01T21:14:02-07:00New Statewide Solar Policy Could Reshape Arizona’s Energy Future2023-10-31 12:01:00 -0700Erica MillsIn October, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) held a meeting to discuss the value of solar. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bd3035c6-4229-4551-91b3-467cc5fe699a2023-11-01T21:00:48-07:002023-11-01T21:00:51-07:00Hold the Plastic, Please2023-10-31 12:00:00 -0700Kevin GreenePlastic has transformed our daily existence<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c7d93ac1-8278-474e-8244-e1ceeefdbab72023-11-01T21:05:19-07:002023-11-01T21:05:22-07:00Green Sustainable Building Practices: Creating Healthy, Eco-Friendly Spaces2023-10-31 12:00:00 -0700Brian JohnsonIn the world of construction, a new paradigm is emerging—one that goes beyond the commonly understood “green” building practices.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58f7cb18-f656-4f54-8244-137ae30ee2082023-10-19T11:34:38-07:002023-12-31T22:52:21-07:00Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym 2023-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Kiki PowersTraditional 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:819430b5-984a-4d5f-b912-b56048ffe85e2023-10-19T12:00:49-07:002024-01-01T15:46:58-07:00The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff2023-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Carrie JacksonFinding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>