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Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds

May 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

When choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people.

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Greener Grilling

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.

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Gardening Therapy

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Young Climate Activists

The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT

A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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Sustainability Saving Earth and Water

Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps

Feb 27, 2023 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.

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Green Living Sustainable Living home toxins

Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Jan 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.

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Leather alternative purse made out of mushroom mycelium

The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Dec 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

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Homemade crafted snowman and reindeer made out of wood

Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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Chart of various sources of PFAS forever chemicals

Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

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Exterior of eco-friendly home on corner lot with solar panels on roof

Sustainable Sanctuaries: Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

How to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet when upgrading, remodeling building or buying new houses.

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Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

There is strong evidence of a correlation between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposures and various health conditions. Here are ways to reduce exposure.

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Person using tools wearing protective gear standing outside of Asheville Tool Library

Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.

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Person shopping green packaged personal care items in store holding skin scrubber to face

The Greening of Packaging: Cleaning and Personal Care Products Go Eco

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Consumers are demanding that home cleaning and personal care products come in environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and plastic use.

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Pollinator house with small holes for faux hives for bees near yellow flowers

Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates.

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