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Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably

Nov 30, 2021 07:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Sustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.

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Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment.

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Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Jeremiah Castelo

Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

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Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

How to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles.

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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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What is Sugaring?

Jun 30, 2021 11:00AM

Sponsored Content Traditionally, to remove unwanted hair, our choices were shaving, waxing or laser hair removal. Each of these options requires a sacrifice, either in time, resources, damage to our skin or effects on the environment.

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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.

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Champions of Sustainability: Tucson Heroes Helping Save the Earth

May 31, 2021 09:00AM ● By Suzie Agrillo

For the world to change, we need visionaries who imagine ways to improve it. While there are some alarming facts about climate change, this month we’re highlighting some of the creative thinkers and innovative companies in the Tucson area who are focused on solutions.

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Traveling for the Planet: Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

May 28, 2021 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

How to be green when choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other travel activities to make your tourism sustainable and eco-friendly.

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A Complete Vegetable Watering Guide

Apr 30, 2021 09:00AM ● By Thrive and Grow Gardens

How much water do plants really need? When is the best time to water our vegetables? How do we check soil moisture? Learn to make the right call when it comes to that essential task of watering.

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Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

Apr 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.

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Our Home, Our Mental Well-Being: Using the Senses to Refresh Our Space

Mar 31, 2021 07:00PM ● By Clarese M. Basile

Our home impacts our mental well-being. This is important when stress levels are high, there is uncertainty in the world and some individuals are isolated from their supports in the community.

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Woman opening up window to let fresh air into home with plant and air purifier for detoxing
Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Yvette Hammett

Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

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Satellite image of a warming planet Earth from climate change
Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities.

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