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Follow the Frog in H.O.P.E.
That little green frog is a symbol of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Twelve resolutions for the new year
The New Year always brings resolutions at my house. I’ve had the same resolutions year after year, generic goals like getting healthier, losing weight and exercising more. This year, I made a bucket list of things I want to do, specific things that may help others or the planet, or both. Maybe if I focus on a greater good, a global good if possible, those other things will fall into place.
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Government gifts for going green
From the ‘cash in your trash’ philosophy, the financial benefits of recycling, to the issue of reduced utility bills by making a few efficiency changes, to incorporating re-usables instead of disposables, we’ve covered the baby steps, the low hanging fruit. Now, let’s think a little bigger.
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Kissing my sugar blues goodbye
There is a historic, unprecedented march that started in New York City on Oct. 1 and will arrive at the White House in time for World Food Day, Oct. 16. It is the “Right2KnowMarch”, a grassroots movement addressing genetically modified food concerns and promoting growth of the U.S. organic food industry.
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COLUMN: The Green Traveler journeys to Haiti
I was honored to go to Haiti this summer, where I was wide-eyed and awestruck. I witnessed the extremes of environmental health: highly hazardous conditions on one hand and primitively sustainable practices on the other.
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Common items you cannot trash
You may not realize that there are other state laws on items prohibited in the landfill. Some things are also banned from the recycle bin, so look at available options before discarding these common items.
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There's cash in your trash
Starting in July, Kannapolis and Concord are moving into the 21st Century of recycling with new, improved curbside pick up programs. Kannapolis launches it’s program July 1. Both cities will start accepting commingled materials, so there is no sorting involved.
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COLUMN: Embrace the Green season – Carpe Diem!
All things “green” are in season this month. Green festivals are abundant, and ‘going green” has never been easier! Mother Nature agrees: green trees and flowers are blooming, grass is starting to grow, gardens are being planted. Green is definitely in style this time of year!
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COLUMN: Environmental education helps us all breathe easier
Most of us are aware that the Charlotte Metropolitan area has poor air quality and “high ozone danger” on many days, especially in summertime. When a friend of mine recently told me she was uprooting her family to move to Idaho, because it was the only state where she found clean air, I felt sad -- then mad -- so the research began.
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Plastic Poisoning of a Generation
I am a card-carrying member of the “Plastic Generation” and not very proud of it.
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The sweet smell of toxins
Most of us associate smells with how clean something is or how new it might be. We’re accustomed to numerous smells in a days’ time and don’t realize that even the pleasant ones can be dangerous. If it doesn’t smell, it can’t be too clean, right? Not necessarily.
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The Good, the Bad and the Toxic
As an optimist, I live in a constant state of hopefulness, so I always like to dwell on the good news. When it comes to our planet, we need all the good news we can get! So let’s start there first.
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Talking trash
If you’ve ever driven by Charlotte Motor Speedway, you probably noticed the mountain behind it, which happens to be the highest elevation in Cabarrus County, commonly known as “the dump”.
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Back to school (the eco-educational way)
The excitement of going back to school is in the air. As summer wraps up and you start preparing for the big day, there are ways to make this year more “ECO-nomical and ECO-friendly”. There are many lessons to learn even before the first bell rings.
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The green traveler
I’ve always wanted to go to Europe, and got the chance this summer… visiting small German villages, as well as large cities like Munich and Vienna.
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Make 'green' your summer theme
Most of us are making plans this summer that involve the great outdoors. Whether they include an exotic island, a mountain or beach trip or time with friends and backyard cookouts, we rely on the earthly blessings of good weather, warm sun and fresh air. While we enjoy these pleasures, we should be sensitive to the needs of the very earth serving them up.
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Green Houses: Not just for plants anymore!
Sitting on my porch on this beautiful spring day, I am enjoying the clean, fresh air. A light wind reminds me to breathe deep and I do so with pleasure. Shades of green all over the yard, the smell of fresh cut grass. Oh, the sweet signs of spring….
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40 years of celebrating Mother Earth
April 22nd marks an important milestone, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
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