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22 Resolutions for a Green New Year
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

22 Resolutions for a Green New Year

There’s no better time than the present to think about ways you can have a positive impact on the planet. Anyone can make a world of difference by implementing just a few small changes. Pick and choose from our list of ideas to have your most eco-friendly year ever.

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How to Have An Eco-Friendly Holiday
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Have An Eco-Friendly Holiday

December is known as the most wonderful time of the year, and if you put a little thought into it, it can also be the greenest. However you celebrate, you can do your part to deck the halls with boughs of holly, recycled materials, and more. We’ve gathered our favorite tips to ensure your festivities are memorable, enjoyable, and sustainable.

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How to Have a Green Thanksgiving
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

How to Have a Green Thanksgiving

It's a wonderful time of year to reunite with loved ones and share your gratitude. You’re also in luck if you’re a fan of pie. Just remember to show your appreciation for the environment while you’re at it. Follow our advice to have your most eco-friendly holiday yet.

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Eight Ways to Recycle Your Pumpkins
Taylor Schwensohn Taylor Schwensohn

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.

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Asked and Answered: Hallogreen Edition
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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.

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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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