Category: Protect the Planet
What to Wear: How to Prepare For a Great Outdoor Adventure
Your winter outdoor adventure requires the right clothing, sturdy boots, a daypack, and a positive attitude. Be prepared. Know what to wear!
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Packing It Out: Learning More About “Leave No Trace”
Leave No Trace brings attention to the conservation, preservation, and protection of our parks and ecosystems.
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Going Green: A Sustainable Wedding Celebration
Discover how an environmentally conscientious couple planned a sustainable wedding without sacrificing their bohemian fairy garden theme.
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How to Upcycle Gently Used Outdoor Recreational Gear
An outdoor enthusiast’s tips for how to upcycle and acquire gently used clothing and recreational gear and enjoy big savings.
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Break the Cycle of Fast Fashion and Change the World
Fast fashion profits big brands while exploiting people and places, driving consumerism, and harming our planet. Let’s break the cycle!
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Fast Fashion is the Environmental Nightmare We Can’t Ignore
The fast fashion industry has a complex supply chain, with many negative impacts on our environment. It’s a nightmare we simply can’t ignore.
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Overcome the Summer Slump and Rebuild Eco-Friendly Habits
Make your back to school a joyful green with OPL’s Eco-Friendly Tips for how students and parents can embrace sustainability this fall.
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Movement of the Monarch: The Importance of Pollinators
Pollinators are essential to local ecosystems. Follow the monarch butterflies as they migrate along their natural pollination route.
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Rising Heat Index, Rising Health Risks: How Climate Change is Affecting More than Just Our Environment
Heat indexes are climbing and heat waves occur more frequently. Global warming is getting serious, and unfortunately, our health is at risk.
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Extreme Heat: OPL’s Founder Shares Insights on Michael Mann’s Global Warming Predictions
OPL’s founder shares her reflections about extreme heat and climate change after reading Michael Mann’s recent book, Our Fragile Moment.
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Hiking with Kids: Tips for a Successful Outdoor Adventure
Hiking can be such a fun and rewarding experience. Bringing kids along may slow your pace but it’s a great adventure together as a family.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and REFILL to Benefit the Planet
Refill your containers with package-free products and reduce the amount of plastic you send to the landfill to benefit the planet.
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