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Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

How to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles.

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Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Jeremiah Castelo

Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

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Sunflower Health Foods Customer Appreciation Event

Sep 04, 2021 12:19PM ● By Sheila Mahan

Sunflower Health Foods,, in Gainesville will host their annual Customer Appreciation event from October 21 through 23 with food and product demonstrations, free product samples and gift basket raffles. Every customer receives a thank-you gift.

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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

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Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Create a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.

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Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Laura Paisley Beck

Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.

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Traveling for the Planet: Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

How to be green when choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other travel activities to make your tourism sustainable and eco-friendly.

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Women’s Wellness Depends on Whole Foods

May 01, 2021 04:56PM

Sponsored Content Laura Varich, M.D., is the founder of Fresh Physician, a website that grew out of her desire to turn the tide of chronic diseases such as weight gain, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and others rampant in society.

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Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.

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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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