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15 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Today

Climate change is happening. It’s real, it’s scary, and it’s undeniable. Our earth is giving us warning signs left and right, imploring us to change our ways before it’s too late. Some recent news stories I’ve come across: State of Emergency Declared After 50 Polar Bears Invade Russian Town Massive cavity opening in Antarctic glacier …

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The 5 R’s of Zero Waste: Change Your Buying Habits Forever

If you’re familiar with the zero waste movement, you may have already heard of the 5 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot, in that order. This method originated from Bea Johnson, the founder of the zero waste lifestyle movement. In 2013, she published Zero Waste Home. This book brought the phrase “zero waste” into …

Reduce Waste Sustainability

10 Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money

Food waste is a growing concern around the world. Throwing out edible food isn’t just a problem for your wallet, it’s a problem for the environment. 1/3 of all food produced worldwide goes to waste. Over 50% of America’s produce goes uneaten. Discarded food is sent to landfills, where it produces 34% of the world’s …

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A lesson in mindfulness: capture the moment or live in it?

As I reflect on all the personal growth, changes and lessons that 2018 has blessed me with, I sit down to pen my New Year’s Resolutions. While my list has some pretty standard goals on it (get back in shape, eat healthier, buy less, make more), there’s one resolution that stands out at me. Take …