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6 Top Plastic-Free, Zero Waste Shopping Sites
Want plastic-free, zero waste shopping that’s NOT on Amazon? Here you go! Why Plastic-Free, Zero Waste Shopping? Plastic is a scourge on the planet. It’s
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6 Ways Organic Chocolate is Worth the Money
Organic chocolate may cost a little more than conventional chocolate. So why pay the price? I’ve come up with 6 ways I justify my organic
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Lab-Grown Diamonds Help You Buy An Engagement Ring That Matches Your Values
Do you love the idea of a diamond engagement ring but cringe at how most diamonds are mined? We’ve partnered with Clean Origin to introduce
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These Eco-Friendly, Pet Safe Ice Melt Options Are Way Better Than Rock Salt
Looking for eco-friendly, pet safe ice melt? Read this before you buy! What’s the best eco-friendly, pet safe ice melt to use around your home?
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The 10 Most Toxic Items at the Garden Center
Follow these precautions to avoid the most toxic garden center items when you visit your nursery. 1) PVC Garden Hoses – Replace with Rubber Hose
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Non-Stick Cookware Alternatives That Won’t Give You Cancer
Research has shown that cooking with Teflon-type cookware could expose you to toxic chemicals that might cause cancer. Specifically, PFOA, a chemical linked to
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Best Non-Gasoline Powered Lawn Mower Options
Gasoline-powered lawn mowers may be powerful. But they’re also a big source of air pollution. For each hour of operation, says the Texas Commission on Environmental
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6 Better, Energy-Saving Ways to Dry Laundry
Drying laundry can be expensive! According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, most households wash and dry up to 300 loads of laundry a year. What
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Paint Your Home “Green” To Stay Healthy and Protect the Environment
Whether you’re redecorating your living room, covering up the screaming Pepto pink you once painted the bedroom, or just doing a little touch-up, there’s more at
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Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Cut Your Energy Bills
The big to-do about the new Inflation Reduction Act boils down to this: Gas out, electricity in. That’s because replacing both natural gas and gasoline
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We Did It! We Capped a Leaking Methane Well!!
WE DID IT!! We capped a leaking methane well! The Martha #1 Well in the Waterford Township of Erie County, Pennsylvania has been capped! The
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Capping Leaking Methane Wells Foils Supreme Court
There are many benefits to capping leaking methane wells. One unexpected one is that it is a way to foil a reactionary Supreme Court that
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3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Cap Leaking Methane Wells
Of all the ways I could have celebrated my birthday this year, why did I focus on the Well Done Foundation and it’s critical work
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Be COOL! Help Diane Cap Leaking Methane Wells
Hi! I just turned 70 (believe it or not!). As the big day (May 29) was approaching, I asked myself three questions: 1)What’s the best
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How You Can Buy Carbon Offsets That Matter
What is a carbon “offset”? And, what’s the secret to how you can buy carbon offsets that make a difference? Here’s everything you need
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Here’s How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Do you have any idea what your “carbon footprint” is? If you’re like most people, the answer is “NO!” … at least not yet. Read
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Obama: Create National Parks To Stop Climate Change, Protect Nature
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How to Save Money on Gas AND Pollute Less
Shocked at how high gas prices are? Here are some ways to save money on gas. These suggestions reduce pollution, too. Burning a gallon
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“NO MOW MAY” GIVES BEES, BUTTERFLIES A CHANCE
This May don’t be in such a hurry to cut your grass. A growing “grass”-roots movement is inspiring people to protect bees by NOT mowing
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Why You Need to Cut Your Carbon Emissions
You probably keep hearing about why you need to cut your carbon emissions. But do you actually know? Here’s a simple explanation. Please share it
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Happy Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day! We join you in celebrating, honoring and enjoying this wonderful Earth of ours. Make Every Day Earth Day!!
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