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Q&A with Schelly Marlatt, Executive Director of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Significant change arises from a series of small, committed actions, and that’s certainly apparent in Gwinnett County. Join us for a conversation about litter abatement, sustainability in schools, and how any group can transform graffiti into a work of art.
Eight Ways to Recycle Your Pumpkins
Once you’ve packed up your ghouls and ghosts, you may wonder what to do with the gourds you’ve collected. Whether you’ve carved jack-o-lanterns or left them whole, we have a number of solutions that will save them from rotting in the landfill. Check out our tips on how to dispose of them properly, from tasty treats to bird feeders to everything in between.
Asked and Answered: Hallogreen Edition
Have you been wondering how to make your costume more sustainable? Or perhaps you’d like to apply those same standards to your decor. Look no further: we asked four members of our affiliate network to share their favorite pieces of advice. Read on to get the latest on all things clean, green, and spooktacular.
Q&A with Stacy Smith, Education Specialist at Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful
The way we connect with nature improves our communities more than you might imagine. Join us for a conversation about urban gardening, youth education, and how you can make a difference from your own backyard.
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.
Q&A with Kimberly White, Executive Director of Keep Cobb Beautiful
Have you ever wondered how sustainability might evolve? Join us for a conversation about environmental stewardship, the future of recycling, and what you can do to make a difference.
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.
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.
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.
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.