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Eco Christmas Tree 101: Best Practices for Live and Cut Trees

There is nothing like the smell of a Christmas tree. Once you bring it into the home, a Christmas tree will bring holiday joy when you add lights, decorations, and a beautiful star to top off the awesomeness. But to get the most out of the experience, you will need to learn how to take […]

11 Green Gifts for Gardening Inspiration for This Holiday Season

If you’re trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, you may be wondering how that translates into holiday gift-giving. You would never give present made of plastic or non-recycled goods? Take heart, because we’ve put together an incredible list of green gifts your loved ones will appreciate and are eco-friendly. We compiled a list for […]

Organic Halloween Candy: Ideas for Natural and Safe Treats

Moms today are more concerned than ever about what they feed their kids, which is why you’re looking into organic Halloween candy. Right? Now, that’s not to say that moms of the past didn’t care about the health of their children. We just know more now. And we know that organic foods keep our kids […]

Brazil’s Balsonaro Desperately Accuses Leonardo DiCaprio Of Setting The Amazon Ablaze

Brazilian President Jair Balsonaro is so desperate to escape criticism over the devastating Amazon wildfires that he actually accused actor Leonardo DiCaprio of paying environmentalists to start the fires to embarrass him. As deforestation in the Amazon increased, fires were set to speed up clearing to pave the way for cattle ranches. The fires have […]

Vancouver Becomes Latest City To Ban Styrofoam Containers

In yet another win for the environment, Vancouver just became the latest city to ban the use of Styrofoam containers. Styrofoam is one of the worst offenders when it comes to needless trash that pollutes the planet. Millions of these containers are used every day, particularly in foodservice, and is often thrown away. It then […]

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Company makes totally sustainable and recyclable sneakers

If you are a fan of sustainable fashion and want your clothes to be environmentally friendly and recyclable from a company that employs sustainable manufacturing practices, a pair of shoes from Thousand Fell may be just what you are looking for. Shoes are usually made of materials such as plastic and rubber that take a […]

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Solar-Powered Device Turns Salt Water Into Drinking Water For Thousands In Kenya

One of the greatest challenges in many parts of the world is providing clean drinking water for people. For millions, a lack of water can literally be the difference between life and death. A possible solution to the problem is turning seawater into drinking water, but the cost of doing so is usually exorbitant and […]

Coldplay Seeks To Make Their Concert Tours Environmentally Friendly

In an effort to promote environmentally friendly concerts, rock band Coldplay is pushing pause on touring until concerts become more carbon neutral. Bands and solo artists travel the world all the time to entertain their loyal fans, but that comes at a steep environmental cost when you consider flights, bus transportation and electricity usage at […]

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Animal Cruelty Is Now A Federal Crime In The United States

In a major victory for animals across the nation, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (PACT) officially became law this week. For decades, activists have been seeking stronger animal cruelty laws at the federal level, something they got in 2010 when former President Barack Obama signed a 2010 bill into law. Unfortunately, that bill […]

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France Becomes First Country To Ban All Single-Use Plastic Cutlery, Plates, And Cups

France has become the first country in the world to ban plastic cutlery, plates, and cups with the passage of a law that takes effect in 2020. Exceptions will be made for any items made of compostable or biosourced materials, according to the Washington Post: “The new law is a part of the country’s Energy […]

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