July 3 Is Plastic Bag Free Day Do you sometimes forget to bring your reusable bags to the store? Or maybe you have them in your car, ready and waiting, but can’t seem to get into the habit of grabbing them before you go in? It’s happened to us too. In honor of International Plastic Bag […]
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Showing Mother Nature the Love Summertime’s in full swing and vacation season is finally here! Time to go camping, right? We think so too! Before you head out to enjoy the great outdoors with your family, here are six eco-friendly tips to help ensure Mother Nature invites you back again next time. 1 Create a […]
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Choose Reusable! Click to view Could it be time to bag the bag? This eye-opening infographic by Arte Ideas shows the high toll plastic bags are taking on our planet. Alarmed by the impact? You should be. Gyres of plastic debris grow ever larger in our oceans, releasing toxins into the water and harming marine […]
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There are certain signs you notice about an eco-friendly home or neighborhood, like composting bins, for example, or plenty of well-used recycling containers. Throw in a good number of bike paths or user-friendly mass transit systems, and it’s likely the whole town has a passion for our planet. But what does it look like when […]
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Summer will be here before you know it—what better time to pack up a picnic and scoot outdoors with the kids for a little fresh air and family togetherness! And while a picnic may naturally be a bit more eco-friendly than, say, a drive-thru, we have a few tips for greening it up even more. […]
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There’s good news for chocolate lovers! Several studies now link it to a host of health benefits. While the jury’s still out as to exactly how it works in our bodies, evidence shows that chocolate (or at least some of its cacao plant-based ingredients) is good for you! Along with many other plant-based foods like […]
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What’s the Best Kind of Candle? Candles appeal to our senses and offer a soothing alternative to harsh electric lighting. And scented candles can evoke a certain mood or pleasant memory (like Grandma’s cookies baking in the oven). But as popular as candles are, there are a few things to be aware of before choosing […]
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Eco-Friendly Activities for You and Your Family Spring is springing! What better time to venture outdoors with your family and enjoy some fresh air and fun! Biking can provide the perfect “vehicle,” so to speak, combining adventure, activity and a chance to relish the scenery. And as if the thrill of warm spring sunshine and […]
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Common Items That May Be Doing More Harm Than Good You want your home to be a clean, safe haven for your loved ones, but you may not realize that you could be bringing (or have already brought) some pretty toxic stuff into your house. As I mentioned in this January 2016 blog, the air […]
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Eco-Friendly Cities: Portland Ahhh, Portland. If just thinking about the Oregon city conjures up images of a hip culture brimming with great music and a laid-back attitude, delicious coffee available on most corners, lush, green spaces everywhere you look, along with plenty of rain . . . you’d be right. One of the most eco-friendly […]
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