tag:www.nacfl.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=4Green Living Green Living | Central Florida Natural Awakenings Magazine Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2023-02-28T18:32:43-05:00urn:uuid:51f19eae-f00b-4339-a218-5e499778b83c2019-12-13T12:45:49-05:002023-02-28T18:32:43-05:00Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure2019-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyEcotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0b644ca5-4757-4d91-a7d4-7a424863e46d2019-10-16T15:11:06-04:002022-04-29T09:57:16-04:00Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture2019-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyAdd character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:028c4410-df95-44a1-a915-e0e72eeaba452019-09-26T09:08:05-04:002021-03-31T16:41:19-04:00Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy2019-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyThe “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eec617c1-2fde-466a-b0be-0b3767b7bfbb2019-08-26T21:43:52-04:002022-03-31T11:10:17-04:00Sustainable Scrubbing: Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning2019-08-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppySafe and effective non-toxic, green cleaning solutions using natural ingredients that are good for our health and the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ee3f3f03-ed2d-4a7f-84e1-debfd7f849802019-08-27T15:22:08-04:002022-04-29T10:13:55-04:00The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies2019-08-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyThe growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73ffaa4c-ef02-4243-9f6f-8b0fbbb35a4f2019-08-16T00:54:13-04:002020-05-06T12:29:17-04:00Help For Home Gardeners: Extension Agents at Your Service2019-06-28 14:23:00 -0400Yvette C. HammettNationwide, local extension agents offer soil testing and instruction in organic methods, making rain barrels, choosing native plants and a host of low-cost and no-cost services.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ddf730a2-1eb3-46ae-885d-ac9bd5bb5c342019-08-16T00:38:21-04:002021-06-14T14:49:07-04:00Crops in the City: Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground2019-06-28 12:38:00 -0400April ThompsonEntrepreneurial innovators are tapping into new technologies and markets to grow fresh, healthy food within cities, turning so-called ‘mean streets’ into ‘green streets.’<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8a2d50ca-5c5f-4983-843a-7261ff488ae32019-08-16T00:12:06-04:002020-05-06T12:28:28-04:00Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing2019-02-28 11:48:00 -0500Rachael OppyGetting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:181b31f9-bcee-404f-92f1-6b522c4e69412019-08-16T00:10:09-04:002021-03-11T11:40:52-05:00Green Cars Update: Plug Into the Latest Trends2018-11-30 12:10:37 -0500Jim MotavalliPlug-in or hybrid or battery electric? Here’s a practical guide to what’s happening with electric vehicles and to which one might suit our needs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>urn:uuid:399ec9af-272d-4a97-8f82-ccf571c0e7ca2019-08-16T00:49:01-04:002021-04-21T13:32:57-04:00Healthy Eye-Catching Eco-Wear: It’s in Style and Easy Care2017-06-30 11:23:44 -0400Avery MackWrinkled cotton T-shirts used to define planet-friendly clothing, but today’s fashion designers are producing distinctive eco-lines that feel good and look great.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nacfl.com">Natural Awakenings Central Florida / Orlando</a></small></p>