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Celebrate Earth Day with Outdoor Recreation

Mar 29, 2024 09:31AM ● By Wendy Nadherny Fachon

Outdoor play in a clean, healthy and beautiful environment leads to falling in love with nature, and people will protect what they come to love. Providing people access to outdoor spaces and activities helps them become passionate stewards of the Earth

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North Window Arch and Turret Arch at sunset.

Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

Mar 29, 2024 09:30AM ● By Sara Kaplan

Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities.

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A woman in rustic dress with wildflowers on front of straw bales.

Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Mar 29, 2024 09:29AM ● By April Thompson

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms.

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Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Mar 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

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Footprints of leaves and flowers on grass.

Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 09:00AM

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.

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Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats

Feb 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.

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Forest Stewardship

Feb 29, 2024 09:00AM

Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.

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Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

Jan 31, 2024 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Americans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.

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