Category: Quality of Life
Composting Champs: US Cities and States Leading the Way
Select cities and states are diverting organic waste from landfills, creating valuable compost for public use. Hooray for composting champs!
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An Easy Guide to Backyard Composting
Turn food scapes into rich soil. Here is an easy guide to backyard composting to help you on your journey to live more sustainably.
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Reduce Waste in Your Kitchen with These Simple Tips
Do you use paper towels or plastic wrap often? Reduce waste in your kitchen and try these useful eco-friendly alternatives.
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A Food Waste Recycling Solution that Changed a Nation
Food systems have a high environmental cost — more than 820 million people go hungry every day and many producers struggle to stay afloat. In high-income countries, 35% of the food is thrown out by consumers. Let’s look at South Korea for inspiration on a food waste recycling solution.
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Wildflowers are Essential to a Healthy Ecosystem
Wildflowers are beautiful, colorful, and essential to a healthy ecosystem.
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Getting to the Root of Greenwashing and How to Avoid Falling Victim
Greenwashing is the practice of making exaggerated or misleading claims about a company’s environmental, social, or governance practices.
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Companies Are Taking Steps to Make a Positive Impact
Many companies are making a positive impact by reducing their carbon footprints and assessing their sustainability and business impact.
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Raising Chickens in Your Backyard Can Be Fun and Helpful to the Environment
Raising chickens has picked up steam as a popular hobby in recent years, with big benefits including fresh eggs and a better environment.
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Spotlight on McConnell’s Farm and Market in Southwestern PA
McConnells’ Farm and Market, located in the Aliquippa area, is one of several CSAs in southwestern Pennsylvania. It’s one of our favorites.
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Community Supported Agriculture A Win For Farmers and Families
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a growing, mutually-beneficial partnership between local farmers and their community.
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Tofu 101: How to Master this Versatile Protein
If you’ve been disappointed or intimidated by tofu, you’re not alone. Follow these tips to master this versatile protein.
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Stay Fit Without a Gym Membership
Sure, having a gym membership can help with your fitness goals. But it’s not required! There are lots of ways you can stay fit without a gym.
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