5 reasons why private land conservation matters

Importance of private land conservation.

Public lands alone cannot sustain nature’s global diversity. And this should not happen. In the United States, approximately 60% of all land is owned by private landowners, which means private landowners can be heroes in the fight to keep the planet green and preserve everything about nature that we love. We do. We’ve teamed up …

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11 ways to reduce the environmental impact of shopping on Amazon

Shopping cart filled with eco-friendly products

Too much trash!! We’ve all become so accustomed to shopping on Amazon that we usually don’t think twice about it. But the environmental impact of shopping on Amazon — and almost anywhere online, really — is huge. That’s why I want to share 11 ways I’ve been able to reduce the environmental impact of online …

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Don’t Shop Until You’ve Got These Plastic-Free Reusable Produce Bags

Set of plastic-free reusable produce bags filled with fruits and vegetables

Plastic-free reusable produce bags are a must-have way to avoid those flimsy single-use plastic bags you grab while shopping in the bulk produce aisles. I’ve updated this post for Plastic-Free July to remind you how great reusable produce bags are and to help you find bags that work for you. Get a few and do …

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5 ways reusable dish cloths are better than paper towels

Set of colorful reusable dish cloths arranged neatly on a kitchen counter

Paper towels are the easiest throw-away item to replace in your kitchen. We’ve teamed up with Swedish dishcloth company Swedish Wholesale to introduce you to their reusable eco-friendly dish cloths to share 5 ways reusable dish cloths are better than paper towels. 1. They are more convenient. When you stock up on reusable dish cloths, …

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Get rid of clutter with paperless banking and easily send money online

Eliminate clutter with paperless banking and online money transfers Do you want to reduce paper waste and clutter? Start by setting up paperless banking, which also allows you to transfer money electronically online. We’re partnering with WesternUnion.com to show you how to get started with paperless banking send money online easily, Why bother? Paper is …

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Why do plastic water bottles have to go the way of the dodo?

Plastic water bottles have become a scourge on the planet. They pollute the ocean with plastic. Their plastic debris kills birds, turtles and other wildlife. This forces us consumers to spend more money than we should on something as simple as water. And they rob the local people of their own source of drinking water. …

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Why I Ditched Plastic Straws and You Should Too!

Image of a person holding a reusable metal straw

Of the many important reasons why you should ditch plastic straws, should wrinkles be one of them? According to skin care expert, Renee Rouleauif you wish Avoid wrinkles around your mouth You have to give up plastic straws (and other straws too). Apparently, the act of sucking breaks down the skin’s collagen and elasticity. Result? …

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