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How to Be a Sustainable Student
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Be a Sustainable Student

Some of you may have resumed classes recently yourself. Others might be getting back into a routine with children who’ve returned to school. Whatever your situation, it’s that time of year, and we’re here to show you how you can live and learn green.

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How to Be An Eco-Friendly Reader
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Be An Eco-Friendly Reader

Good stories can inspire us, teach us, and make us more empathetic. They have the power of transporting us to other places and expanding our minds. Over the past year, we’ve shared some of our favorite green publications with you along with excellent perspectives by authors of color. Now, just in time for National Book Lovers Day, we’re sharing ways you can celebrate your love of literature sustainably. Find a cozy spot, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to indulge your inner bookworm.

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Five DIY Projects for a Sustainable Summer
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

Five DIY Projects for a Sustainable Summer

Have you been itching to get your hands on some fun, eco-friendly activities you can complete in just a weekend? Perhaps you’d like to green your yard or make upcycled crafts for your patio. Whatever your fancy, we’ve pulled together some ideas for you, from an upcycled birdhouse to gardening essentials to candles made from fruit. So grab some gloves, get your shopping list ready, and prepare to do beautiful things.

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Five Plants Georgia Pollinators Love
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

Five Plants Georgia Pollinators Love

Have you ever wondered what you should place in your garden to attract butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and more? Last year, we shared ten easy changes you can make to help our pollinator friends. This year, we wanted to give some specific planting tips. Check out our recommendations below to transform your outdoor space. We promise your yard or patio will be abuzz with beauty (pun intended), during #pollinatorweek and beyond.

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How to Celebrate Memorial Day Sustainably
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Celebrate Memorial Day Sustainably

This weekend, many of us will flock to Georgia’s scenic beaches, forests, and mountains to enjoy a long weekend away from home. Others might venture out locally for a picnic or visit to the pool. However you celebrate, we hope you keep it green. We’ve gathered together our favorite tips so you can enjoy the environment and protect it all at once.

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How to Have a Sustainable Mother’s Day
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Have a Sustainable Mother’s Day

This weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives, but it can also be an opportunity to honor the environment. Are you interested in doing something special for your own mom and Mother Earth? Check out our tips below and get ready to go green.

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22 Ways to Reconsider Litter and Recycle Right This Earth Day
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

22 Ways to Reconsider Litter and Recycle Right This Earth Day

Are you looking for ways to improve and beautify your community this Earth Day? We invite you to #reconsiderlitter and #RecycleRightGA! We’ve partnered with our friends at the Georgia Recycling Coalition to bring you 22 activities to enjoy on the 22nd. Check out these ideas and learn more about our two campaigns.

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