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Location-Based Coupon App Reduces Paper Waste
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All About Compost
From the bare basics of kitchen waste-reduction to garden yield expertise straight from the pros, we’re knee-deep in compost this month. Join us in celebrating nature’s version of recycling – and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
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Eco-Friendly DIY: Garden Tool Caddy
Want to add a splash of color to your garden-grungy tools and give new life to your recyclables at the same time? This super simple DIY tutorial will give you a modern and eco-friendly twist on an ordinary gardening basket and provide helpful organization to leave you virtually hands-free to care for your seedlings.Published in Garden
How to Plan a Waste-Free BBQ
A holiday weekend is the perfect excuse to invite friends and family over for a backyard barbecue. And while it’s great to recycle all those beer cans and tubs of spinach dip once the party is over, why not go further and try to reduce your waste at the source? Before you fire up the grill, here are six simple ... read morePublished in Household
7 Tips for Green Travel
Written by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, The Daily Meal Traveling abroad often means abandoning your routine at home, as well it should. But the “what happens there, stays there” mentality shouldn't pertain to everything, especially when it comes to staying green. Being green at home can so easily become part of a daily routine that it shouldn’t be neglected when traveling abroad. Here are ... read morePublished in General
