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Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities.

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Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Yvette Hammett

Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

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Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food.

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Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more.

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Saying ‘I Do’ to the Planet: Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Ways to green up your wedding through eco-friendly, sustainable invitations, venues, flowers, vegan food, favors and other planning details.

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Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change.

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Local Barber Business
Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Spending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power.

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Shop Local with The Shoogie Company

Nov 01, 2020 12:05PM

The Shoogie Company products are 100 percent natural, almost totally organic, made in Ocala and good for you.

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Naturally Pure and Locally Made Grooming Aids

Nov 01, 2020 11:29AM

Naturally Pure by Christen provides high-quality, natural soap and body products free from harmful chemicals.

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The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Green burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways.

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Life Unplastic, Gainesville: The World is Full of Too Much Plastic

Oct 04, 2020 05:39PM

Life Unplastic, in Gainesville’s Thornebrook Village, offers a wide range of products for daily living from washable/reusable sponges to locally crafted shampoo bars. They also have a growing list of “refillable” items at a bulk/refill bar that can eliminate packaging altogether for common cleaning supplies, personal care items, pet treats, loose leaf teas, beans, herbs, spices and oils/vinegars.

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Campaign for Clean Florida Water Continues

Oct 04, 2020 05:13PM ● By Linda Sechrist

The Nature Network (FRONN) and the Rights of Nature worldwide movement are collaborating to legally recognize the entitlement of ecosystems to exist, flourish and evolve naturally; the inalienable rights of human beings to clean air, clean water and healthy ecosystems; and the constitutional authority of local governments to declare and defend these rights.

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Recycled Plastics
Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.

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Vegan Car Interior
Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives.

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A Man For All Seasons

Jul 31, 2020 09:27PM

Brian Donnelly is the co-owner of Sun State Organics, Growmor and Herbal Crafters, in Indiantown. He says, “All three companies work together to grow, process and formulate wellness products.

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