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Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly: How Milkweed and City Gardens Can Help

Jan 31, 2025 09:26AM ● By The Field Museum of Chicago staff

Urban milkweed gardens play a critical role in saving monarch butterflies and supporting ecosystems.

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Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Jan 31, 2025 09:00AM

Meaningful, sustainable Valentine’s crafts like birdseed ornaments and melted crayon hearts make gift-giving special.

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New Uses for Old T-Shirts

Dec 31, 2024 09:00AM

Revive old T-shirts with creative DIY ideas. Make scrunchies, tote bags, dog toys, memory quilts, braided baskets, or reusable cleaning cloths.

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Green Gadgets for the Home: Smart Choices to Save Money and Preserve Resources

Nov 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Deborah Bevilacqua

Here is a look at some of the products and technologies created to reduce carbon footprints, protect the planet and safeguard the environment for future generations. .

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Green-Home Design Tips: Healthy Options for a Sustainable Sanctuary

May 30, 2024 09:26AM ● By Brian Johnson, BBEC, EMRS, BBNC

Discover how eco-friendly homes prioritize sustainability and health to enhance well-being through thoughtful planning, healthy construction practices, and environmental responsibility.

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Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Mar 29, 2024 09:31AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Whether playing Scrabble under the shade of a tree, strolling along the banks of a lake with friends or planting flowers and herbs in a raised garden bed, adding that outdoor element to any activity is a win-win.

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Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats

Mar 29, 2024 09:31AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), “Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.”

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Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 09:00AM

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.

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The Organic Gardening Game Changer— Vermicompost

Feb 29, 2024 09:31AM ● By Master Gardener Christian Robinson of Revival Gardening

If you want to be sure you’re cultivating the healthiest environment for your plants, use Vermicompost (also known as worm castings) an organic fertilizer and soil amendment that will help you do just that.

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Lifestyle and Health in Your Home

Jan 31, 2024 09:31AM ● By Sharon Kurtz, owner of Organique Design

Beyond the functional elements of color and furnishings, think about air quality, light, water, nourishment, and even the temperature. These are not just elements; they are the secret ingredients to a vibrant life.

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