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Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance

Jun 30, 2025 06:26AM ● By Maya Whitman

Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces.

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Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Jun 30, 2025 06:00AM

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces

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Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

May 30, 2025 06:26AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world.

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Spring Clean Your Liver

Apr 30, 2025 12:00PM ● By Dr. DeeAnn Saber and Dr. Emily Takeuchi Miller

As the days get longer and the air fills with the scent of blooming flowers, many of us feel the urge to clean out closets, open the windows, and refresh our space.

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Sustainable Sportswear: Banishing Plastic From Fitness Apparel

Apr 30, 2025 06:26AM ● By Tom Whittle

Eco-friendly fabrics and smarter laundering practices help reduce microplastic pollution while maintaining performance in activewear.

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Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy

Mar 31, 2025 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign.

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Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet

Mar 31, 2025 06:26AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

This year’s Earth Day calls for a global shift to renewable energy to combat climate change and create jobs.

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Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future

Mar 31, 2025 06:26AM ● By Tom Whittle

Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life.

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Drought-Resistant Gardening: Conserving Water in the Backyard

Feb 28, 2025 07:26AM ● By Sue Markgraf

Water-wise gardening techniques and drought-tolerant plants can conserve resources while maintaining healthy landscapes.

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Windowsill Herb Gardening

Feb 28, 2025 07:00AM

Simple steps for growing fresh herbs at home can reduce pesticide use and packaging waste.

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Scent Pollution: The Hidden Health Hazard in Everyday Products

Jan 31, 2025 10:00AM ● By Rain Dvorak

Many of the products we use daily—from perfume to laundry detergent—are filled with unregulated chemicals that can harm our health.

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Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly: How Milkweed and City Gardens Can Help

Jan 31, 2025 07:26AM ● By The Field Museum of Chicago staff

Urban milkweed gardens play a critical role in saving monarch butterflies and supporting ecosystems.

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Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Jan 31, 2025 07:00AM

Meaningful, sustainable Valentine’s crafts like birdseed ornaments and melted crayon hearts make gift-giving special.

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The Upcycling Lifestyle: How To Make Anything New Again

Dec 31, 2024 07:26AM ● By Maya Whitman

From fashion to furniture, unleash creativity while reducing waste. Discover how repurposing can inspire sustainability and spark joy.

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New Uses for Old T-Shirts

Dec 31, 2024 07:00AM

Revive old T-shirts with creative DIY ideas. Make scrunchies, tote bags, dog toys, memory quilts, braided baskets, or reusable cleaning cloths.

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