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The (Literal) Ins and Outs of Curbside Composting

Posted on March 3, 2021April 3, 2021by Mary Katherine Glen
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Curbside composting bins divert organic materials from overburdened landfills. But what should go in them? And what should stay out?

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How to Make Green Pasta with Radish or Turnip Tops

Posted on February 23, 2021August 24, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
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Reduce wasted food, eat delicious chewy pasta and prepare for St. Patrick’s Day next month, all with one simple recipe!

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Why I’m not Excited About Coca-Cola’s 100% Recycled Bottle

Posted on February 16, 2021May 11, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Coca-Cola is rolling out its new 100% recycled PET plastic bottle along with its old push for consumers to clean up after the company.

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  • Zero-Waste Basics

11 Easy Kitchen Tricks with Tools You Already Own

Posted on February 9, 2021November 19, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Need a new gadget to execute a kitchen task? With a bit of creativity, you may fashion a fix using stuff you already have on hand.

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7 Easy Zero Waste Steps That Cost Zero Dollars

Posted on February 4, 2021September 13, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Living a lower waste lifestyle should save money, not bankrupt you. These seven zero-waste steps cost zero dollars.

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You Saved All Your Vegetable Scraps for Broth. Now What?

Posted on January 28, 2021September 13, 2021by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Good job saving your vegetable scraps for making free broth. Now what do you do with it? Here are 9 ideas.

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  • Zero-Waste Basics

One Woman Making a Difference

Posted on January 21, 2021September 14, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

After working on global climate solutions, Stephanie Miller wanted to reduce her own footprint. She began with a request at her dry cleaners.

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  • Zero-Waste Basics

Forever Chemicals Everywhere: How to Avoid PFAS

Posted on January 13, 2021January 19, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Toxic forever chemicals (PFAS) are everywhere. These strategies will help you reduce your exposure to them.

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8 Reasons to Be Cautiously Optimistic about the Environment in 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021September 8, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Despite the fact that although 2020 has ended and the chaos has not, we have reason to be more optimistic about the environment in 2021.

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