THE KGBF BLOG

We interview local leaders, innovators, and changemakers across the state.

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How to Go Green This Easter
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How to Go Green This Easter

It’s that time of year. Are you ready for your (socially distanced) egg hunts and outdoor brunches? You can make your celebration sustainable with a few easy changes to your regular routine. Read our tips and enjoy an eco-friendly holiday!

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Protect Our Waterways
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Protect Our Waterways

According to the EPA, 80% of marine debris comes from land-based sources. By keeping our neighborhoods clean, we can reduce the amount of litter in our streams, rivers, lakes, marshes, and ultimately, our oceans. Read our tips to learn what you can do to help from home, or download our fact sheet.

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Our Favorite Ways to Unplug
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Our Favorite Ways to Unplug

Taking a digital detox can improve your mental and physical health in a myriad of ways, from better sleep to healthier relationships. You might even discover a new hobby! We’ve listed several activities we love that are fun and keep our state clean, green, and beautiful. Try a few for the National Day of Unplugging, or incorporate them into your daily routine.

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A Mission to Inspire: Reconsidering Litter with Chad Livsey
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A Mission to Inspire: Reconsidering Litter with Chad Livsey

Chad adopted a road in his hometown over four years ago, and since then his movement has grown to include an entire city. He’s one of many people across Georgia joining us in our campaign to #reconsiderlitter. Read on to discover how you can make a difference in your own community.

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Five Environmental Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond
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Five Environmental Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond

Most Americans associate George Washington Carver with the peanut, but did you know he was one of the founders of the modern organic farming movement? Are you interested in learning more about agriculture as resistance, the relationships between people of color and outdoor spaces, or the environmental perspectives of poets like Phillis Wheatley and Gwendolyn Brooks? We’ve compiled a collection of diverse narratives that we think should grace your shelves all year long.

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Q&A with Nikki Belmonte, Executive Director of Keep Roswell Beautiful
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Q&A with Nikki Belmonte, Executive Director of Keep Roswell Beautiful

If a recycling center making a socially distanced candy chute for a drive-through collection doesn’t represent the innovation the pandemic has inspired, we don’t know what does. We spoke with Nikki about the importance of getting creative, her passion for the environment, and why nurturing native plants is never a bad idea.

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Four Eco-Friendly Crafts for Valentine’s Day
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Four Eco-Friendly Crafts for Valentine’s Day

We don’t know about you, but we’ve spent a lot of time crafting and decorating over the past year. Whatever you can do for your mental health, right? We’ve pulled together some of our favorite DIY projects from around the internet for you, from heart-shaped bird feeders to wall decorations upcycled from old sweaters. So grab your art supplies, save your recyclables, and get ready to make Mother Earth your number one sweetheart!

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Six Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Winter Wildlife Friendly
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Six Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Winter Wildlife Friendly

In colder months, animals need our help more than ever, but with a few simple steps, you can help mammals, birds, insects, and amphibians thrive. Read our tips below to discover how you can turn your garden, porch, or patio into a place of shelter and refuge.

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How to Get Organized the Eco-Friendly Way
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How to Get Organized the Eco-Friendly Way

Do any of your New Year’s resolutions involve cleaning out closets or drawers? Or perhaps creating more space in that spare room or garage? If you’re itching to get your home in order, but don’t want to toss everything into the trash, read our tips below. You’ll learn how to repurpose items, reduce waste, and adopt a more environmentally responsible lifestyle in general.

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