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The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce.

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Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites.

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The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Jim Motavalli

As global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles.

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Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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