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by Iryna Auhustsinovich via Stocksy

Fall 2023

Your Green Life

Live green. Sustainable lifestyle tips and tricks for you and your family.

In this Issue

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Five Sustainability Buzzwords and What They Really Mean

Understanding these five sustainability buzzwords will help you see through the greenwashing curtain and make more informed decisions.

Jaxson Schor

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Big Oil's History of Greenwashing

Big Oil has been greenwashing for decades. Here’s how we all can make a difference.

Mary Meade

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Community Gardens Rejuvenate Concrete Jungles

As urban areas grow bigger and hotter, more people are picking up seeds and shovels to join community gardens, which improves lives and strengthens neighborhoods.

Samantha Margot

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Community Building Tip: Go to the Library

Libraries aren’t gathering dust—across the country, they’re hubs for building sustainable and resilient communities.

Eleanor Greene

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ABCs of Sustainable Schools

From book reports to recycling programs, there are many ways to build sustainable schools benefiting students, teachers, and communities.

Anya Crittenton

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4 Sustainable Foods to Green Your Cooking

By replacing high emission ingredients with these four sustainable foods, you can promote sustainability for your kitchen and the planet.

Jaxson Schor

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The Billion-Dollar Furniture Waste Problem

Before buying that new couch, consider one thing: furniture waste.

Mary Meade

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What is Drop Ship Fashion?

The newest trend in fashion obscures sustainability. Learn to steer clear for your closet.

Eleanor Greene

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Is there plastic in my closet?

When someone asks, “what are you wearing?” would you respond with “plastic”? Probably not. But there is plastic in many of the clothes we wear.

Mary Meade

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Do You Need An Electric Car?

First time buyer? Understand what goes into electric vehicles to help you make your choice.

Eleanor Greene and Samantha Margot

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Debunking 5 Anti-ESG Myths

Don’t be fooled by alarmist headlines touting ESG investing myths—there's more good here than critics want you to believe.

Anya Crittenton

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Sustainable Companies Building Community and a Greener Future

Meet two sustainable companies connecting with the community in their mission towards a greener future.

Jaxson Schor

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