3 important climate wins you may not have heard about:
Read more🦉 Eco wisdom 👀
Seven nuggets of wisdom from 2023. …
Read more🥬 Keep your greens GREEN 🥗
We try to limit our use of one-time plastic containers, especially those hard plastic clamshells that contain various specialty greens and cherry tomatoes. We struggle with this because the food appears to remain fresh and in better condition longer in the plastic clamshells. Argh! …
Read more🚗 Drive below 65: Save energy + money 💵
Can you really save fuel by driving slower? Yes! …
Read more🪥 Noticing how we use water
How is it that so many of the regular tasks of life like washing our hands, brushing our teeth, showering, washing the dishes, and doing laundry involve water? …
Read more🛢️ Get your shift together (shifting away from fossil fuels) 🔥
“What if you knew you could be part of the solution to climate change—and that you could save money in the process?” …
Read moreWorld Vegan Day
World Vegan Day is observed on November 1st each year. It marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of veganism …
Read moreBreak Free from Plastic Pollution Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, recently worked with Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act …
Read more🥡 Reduce your food-related plastic waste 🧋 🍱
Trying to reduce your food-related plastic waste? Here are three approachable ideas. …
Read more✈️ Which climate change actions are most effective? 🥗 🔆
Although we would have preferred a little less judgment in the title, here’s an interesting article that debunks some common misperceptions about personal climate change action, and highlights high-impact actions. …
Read more🛀🏽 “Re-Solution” your personal care 🧴
Check out this UC Davis website for inspiration and tips: 18 Simple Things You Can Do About Climate Change. One doable action we found helpful…
Read more🏡 Green home improvement 🌳
Long lists can feel overwhelming, but perhaps you’ll find inspiration here to start with (see the post for practical suggestions). …
Read more🌍 👣 Shrink your Climate Footprint (while upping your Compassion Quotient)
Did you know that: “Meat and dairy, particularly from cows, have an outsize impact [on climate change] …
Read more🥡🍴 Order takeaway wisely
Can’t face cooking today? Make sure nothing more than your takeout food is delivered. When you order, request no napkins, plastic utensils, prepackaged condiments, and anything else you have on hand. …
Read more👕 Thrift or reuse clothing
Consider buying clothing from thrift stores and vary and expand your wardrobe by swapping …
Read more👖 Fast fashion 👔
Did you know? Fast Fashion and the Environment: Americans throw away 14 million tons of clothing each year—a figure that’s doubled in the last 20 years. …
Read more🥑 Save resources by eating more plants
Did you know that eating just one animal product-free meal per month saves an average of 366 gallons of water, 13 lbs of grain, and 6 lbs of CO2?
Read more📽️ Watch informative documentaries
These (and many more) environmental films are available on streaming services like Netflix…
Read more🧑🏽🌾 Form a "Share Group" for tools
Rather than buy every garden tool, why not form a “Share Group” to borrow and lend tools and other infrequently used household items?
Read more🧽 Green your clean
A non-toxic mix of 2.5 cups water, ¼ cup white vinegar, and ½ teaspoon dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle works great for household cleaning jobs.
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