Earth Day: Celebrating Our Planet
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Earth Day: Celebrating Our Planet

Earth Day is an important reminder of our responsibility to care for our planet. By taking action to reduce our carbon footprint, supporting environmental organizations, and celebrating the beauty of nature, we can help to protect the Earth for generations to come. Let's all work together to restore our Earth and create a more sustainable future for all.

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Is a Canvas Reusable Tote Right for You?
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Is a Canvas Reusable Tote Right for You?

A canvas grocery tote is a durable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. Made from natural materials, canvas totes can be reused many times, reducing the amount of plastic waste in the environment. They are perfect for carrying groceries or other items and come in a variety of sizes and designs to fit your needs.

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What’s the Ocean Garbage Patch and Why is it Important
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What’s the Ocean Garbage Patch and Why is it Important

Ocean garbage patches pose a significant threat to marine life, as animals can mistake plastic debris for food and ingest it, leading to injury or death. The plastic and other debris in the ocean can also break down into microplastics, which are small particles of plastic that can be ingested by marine life and enter the food chain, potentially affecting human health. The accumulation of plastic and other debris in the ocean also has negative impacts on the environment, including the release of harmful chemicals and the creation of dead zones where no marine life can exist.

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20 Ways Plastic Straws Are Bad For The Environment
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20 Ways Plastic Straws Are Bad For The Environment

Plastic straws have been around since the late 1930s and millions of people use them each day. It is estimated that billions of straws are disposed of each day worldwide. This contributes to the massive environmental problem. Plastic straws have a significant environmental impact. Here are a few ways in which they contribute to environmental degradation:

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How to Use Stainless Steel Straws to Make Your Next Event A Smashing Success
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How to Use Stainless Steel Straws to Make Your Next Event A Smashing Success

Stainless steel straws can help make your next event a smashing success. Not only do they show your guests that you care for the environment, but it also shows that you care about your guests’ teeth and well-being. Not only are they beneficial, but they can look really cool and add a touch of elegance and class to your event. Whether planning a wedding or a barbeque, stainless steel straws are a great party favor.

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Tips for Reusing Old Magazines
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Tips for Reusing Old Magazines

There are many reasons people love magazines, but what happens when you are trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Magazines may not be the best option. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to reuse magazines that can benefit others. Here are several tips to get you started.

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Stainless Steel Straws Make Great Party Favors
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Stainless Steel Straws Make Great Party Favors

Stainless steel straws make excellent party favors and your friends and family will love them. Here are 5 easy tips to make the most of your party while providing an eco-friendly approach and ditching single-use straws.

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5 Recycling Myths Debunked
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5 Recycling Myths Debunked

According to the latest data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018, the United States recycled 9.1% of plastic generated. This means that the remaining 90.9% of plastic waste was either sent to landfills or incinerated.

It is important to note that the United States has historically struggled to recycle plastic effectively, as it lacks the necessary infrastructure to manage the volume of plastic waste generated. Many types of plastic are also difficult to recycle due to their composition and lack of markets for recycled materials.

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Planting an Eco-friendly Herb Garden
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Planting an Eco-friendly Herb Garden

Growing your own herbs can be eco-friendly and rewarding. Take your green thumb and cooking to the next level by growing your own herbs. Here are a few tips to get you started.

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How to Paint Slate Coasters
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How to Paint Slate Coasters

Crafting can be fun for many reasons. For some people, crafting is a way to express their creativity and imagination. For others, it's a way to relax and unwind, to escape the stresses of daily life and lose themselves in the process. Crafting can also be a way to connect with others, whether through sharing finished projects, participating in craft groups, or collaborating on a shared project. If you want something new and not too bad with a paintbrush, you may like painting slate coasters. Slate is easy to work with, and the results are great.

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Climate Shifts: Relocating for Climate-Related Reasons as a Remote Worker
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Climate Shifts: Relocating for Climate-Related Reasons as a Remote Worker

With the advent of remote working, we have more control than ever over where we live and how we earn. What this means, in the face of climate change, is that we can relocate to secure the futures of ourselves and our families. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at that process and how you can strategize for the changes to come.

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8 Sustainability Tips and Tricks to Create an Eco-friendly Lifestyle
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8 Sustainability Tips and Tricks to Create an Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Making minor changes to how you live your daily life can help you feel better and be more eco-friendly. Here are 8 easy to implement tips and tricks that can lessen the impact you have on the environment. By starting small, you can gradually increase your efforts. Many of us have become wasteful and are in need of a reality check. It’s time to make changes, even small changes, to create a world that will be around for our grandchildren.

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10 Things To Know About Stainless Steel Straws
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10 Things To Know About Stainless Steel Straws

Stainless steel straws have many benefits over single-use straws and some of the other options available. Metal straws can last a lifetime and be used hundreds of times. They are reusable, durable, and easy to maintain. They come in many different sizes and can handle various beverage types with ease.

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How to Easily Decorate Slate Coasters
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How to Easily Decorate Slate Coasters

There are numerous ways to customize slate coasters. It can be as simple as using a chalk marker to write your guests’ name or you can make them even more unique by decorating by decoupaging them with extra materials you have laying around or making a quick trip to the dollar store. In this article we are going to look at how to customize slate coasters with simple paint, glue and napkins. The results will surprise you and this may be your next big idea for holiday gifts.

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8 Sustainability Tips and Tricks Anyone Can Do
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8 Sustainability Tips and Tricks Anyone Can Do

Building new habits doesn’t have to be difficult. Especially when it comes to being more eco-friendly. When you take on these 8 sustainable tips, you will feel better about yourself and the environment.

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5 Sustainable Eco-Friendly Products That Can Make a Huge Change
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5 Sustainable Eco-Friendly Products That Can Make a Huge Change

Some of the biggest eco-friendly changes happen with items we use every day and sometimes take for granted. Consider replacing single-use paper towels with cloth towels. Swap out your regular batteries for rechargeable ones. Ditch single-use plastic straws for reusable stainless steel straws. There are numerous alternatives that only require a small change in order to take advantage of their sustainable benefits.

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Recycling, Composting, and Biodegradable What is the difference? When to do what?
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Recycling, Composting, and Biodegradable What is the difference? When to do what?

Recycling, composting, and biodegradable. What’s the difference and when to worry about it? Many items we consume each day can be either recycled or composted. And just because something is biodegradable doesn’t mean it should be sent to the landfill. Sure some biodegradable items will decompose, in time, without harming the environment but many items will actually harm the environment such as food waste, creating methane, and releasing it into the atmosphere. Learn how to better manage your waste and make the future safer and cleaner for everyone.

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Reusable Products That Are Light On Your Wallet
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Reusable Products That Are Light On Your Wallet

Ditching single-use plastics and other products don’t need to be expensive. There are many affordable options on the market today that offer quality reusable products that are designed to last a long time.

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How to Abandon Plastic - A Personal Recount
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How to Abandon Plastic - A Personal Recount

There are so many different products that contain plastic it is impossible to get away from plastics altogether. However, you can drastically reduce the plastic you consume on a daily basis that will have a huge effect on saving our environment. The more people that get on board the bigger the movement. You can make a difference and there are is a lot of low-hanging fruit when it comes to reducing plastic usage.

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Top 10 Sustainable Start-ups And What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Learn
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Top 10 Sustainable Start-ups And What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Learn

Sustainability and saving our planet from climate change, starvation, and pollution can come in many different forms. You may think you have a crazy idea - take a look at a few of these start-ups. From eating crickets, growing algae in your backyard, apps, fuel additives, etc. If we are going to make a difference we need more creative ideas like these.

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