Eco-Friendly Pet Tips In an effort to go green, sometimes we forget that our pets can have an impact on the environment just like we do. Check out the helpful tips below to make sure that you and your pets are doing your part to care for the environment. 1. Go Biodegradable Did you know […]
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Introducing the Safe Haven House You may not realize it, but there are countless toxic chemicals in your home. You can find them in everything from the cleaning products you use every day to the dust particles on your windowsill. According to a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 53 percent of cleaning products […]
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Clean Up the World Events Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity that you and your family can participate in this weekend? Check out these amazing, green events that help promote sustainability while bringing communities together from all around the world! Clean Up the World Weekend (9/18 – 9/20) Clean Up the World is a […]
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Oslo, Norway: One of the Greenest Cities in the World As a city covered in agricultural land, protected forests and waterways, Oslo is one of Europe’s leading eco-friendly cities. Oslo has significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than any other metropolitan cities in Europe, and with the help of its population and the promotion of energy […]
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No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a great time for some eco-friendly activities and adventures you can share with your family. Here’s a fun and educational activity you can do with your kids that will also encourage them to start caring for the environment. Plant a Garden Your kids probably won’t […]
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Disposable Wet Wipes Causing Issues for Local Treatment Plants With an increased desire for convenience and items that are easily disposed of, we may be doing more harm to the environment than we realize. This is especially true with one of the most commonly used products around our homes, the disposable wet wipe. These pre-moistened […]
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Volunteer Together It’s a great time of year for some eco-friendly activities and adventures you can share with your family. Here’s a fun and educational activity you can do with your kids that will also encourage them to support their community. Volunteer to help plant trees or even pick up litter, and teach your children […]
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Pollinators are in Decline Around the World Biodiversity refers to the variety of different types of life found on Earth, and it helps ensure natural sustainability for life on our planet. However, biodiversity has been rapidly declining around the world, and this is having a significant impact on how we live. For example, it’s estimated […]
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“Take Care of Texas” Art Contest Winner Recently, The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality held an art contest as a part of their Take Care of Texas program. Students in grades K-5 all around Texas were asked to submit artwork showing how they help support the environment. Ava White, a 5th grader from Pink Elementary […]
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Hawaii Leads the Way in Reducing Plastic Waste Plastic bags have long been an environmental scourge, collecting endlessly in landfills, polluting oceans, and causing harm to marine life. But as of July 1, 2015, Hawaii has made a groundbreaking move to become the first state in the U.S. to ban grocery stores from distributing plastic […]
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