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April 29, 2021
Make Your Online Shopping Choices More Sustainable With This 5-Second Self-Check Exercise
When fashion is a passion point in your own personal world, the impact on the…
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Mary Grace Garis
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April 28, 2021
The Pandemic Has Illuminated That We Can Change—And for the Sake of the Planet, We Must
Behavior changes that would benefit the environment have long been framed in the negative and…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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April 28, 2021
The Problem With Ordering Multiple Sizes, and Other Tangible Steps to Know About Shopping Sustainably
It's not new news that choosing sustainable fashion over fast fashion is a smart choice…
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April 26, 2021
Easy, Creative Ways To Reduce Waste Production and Find a New, Non-Landfill Home for Your Items
The pandemic year had led me to realize I can probably part ways with a…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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April 22, 2021
Maya Penn Started Her First Eco-Friendly Business at 8 Years Old—Here's What Keeps Her Hopeful About Sustainability 14 Years Later
Twenty-one-year-old climate activist Maya Penn is one of those people whose impressive résumé may make…
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Erin Bunch
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April 22, 2021
How Every Person Can Practice Food Sustainability in Everyday Life, According to an Activist
In the past several years, more folks have not only begun devoting more thought to…
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Emily Laurence
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April 22, 2021
What You Need To Know About Ocean-Bound Plastic, and the Eco-Friendly Brand on a Mission to Make Good Use of It
Overhauling how you live your life in honor of Mother Earth is an amazing goal.…
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April 21, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About What a 'Regenerative Meat' Label Means on Your Food
If you're a meat eater who cares where your food is coming from, there's a…
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Emily Laurence
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April 21, 2021
Your Favorite Minimalist Brand Is Officially Launching Eco-Friendly Swimwear and We Couldn't Be More Excited
With summer's glow on the horizon (with the fingers-crossed possibility that we might get to…
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Mary Grace Garis
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April 21, 2021
Is Going Plant-Based the Only Way to Eat More Sustainably? An Expert Weighs In
If eating sustainably conjures up images of plant-based food in your mind, that checks out.…
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April 19, 2021
Miranda Kerr Was Ahead of the Game on Clean Beauty—Here's What She's Focusing on Next
When Miranda Kerr launched Kora Organics in 2009, the model-turned entrepreneur was talking about clean…
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Annie Tomlin
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April 19, 2021
Many Corporations Are Announcing Sustainability Initiatives—But How Can We Hold Them Accountable?
The growing awareness of the imminent threat of the climate emergency (in conjunction with the…
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Erin Bunch
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April 15, 2021
Toothpaste Tablets Are the Low-Waste Travel-Friendly Alternatives to Tubes
There's a lot of room for improvement when to comes to toothpaste packaging. Squeezing tubes…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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April 15, 2021
'I'm a Climate Policy Activist, and Here's the First Step Every Person Should Make To Become More Eco-Conscious'
While many of us try to do our part to live life more sustainably, is…
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Mary Grace Garis
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April 15, 2021
I'm a Marine Biologist and Environmental Activist, and Here's How You Can Help Fight Climate Change At Home
If every climate-change-related headline, well-designed social graphic, or documentary has left you shouting "What can…
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April 15, 2021
6 of the Latest Sustainable Sneaker Launches—To Keep the Planet Happy and Your Feet Fresh
Accessories can transform any look, and in our opinion, one of the best accessories is…
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Tamara Pridgett
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April 13, 2021
The Easiest Way To Figure Out Where To Start When Going Plastic-Free Costs $0
I want to do my part to save the environment, but I often feel overwhelmed…
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Mary Grace Garis
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April 12, 2021
2 Experts on the Sustainability Tips That You Haven't Already Heard Before
Sustainability is one of those things that feels somehow both extremely simple and extremely complicated…
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April 12, 2021
A Breakdown of Sustainability-Oriented Buzzwords, To Help You Understand What You're Actually Buying and Supporting
Along with feminism, Black Lives Matter, and just about any and every other politicized social…
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Erin Bunch
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April 08, 2021
3 Realities of Practicing Food Sustainability That Go Beyond Farmers' Markets and Canvas Totes
Every Saturday morning, I wake up early—even before my dog—filled with a sense of excitement…
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Alicia Kennedy
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April 07, 2021
Why Everyday Sustainability Activism Starts With You, the Individual
From a young age, kids are typically primed to care about the Earth (think: recycling…
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Diandra Marizet
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April 06, 2021
Remove the Earth Day T-Shirt From Your Digital Cart: Here's What's Required of Effective Sustainable Fashion
Writing about sustainability in the fashion industry is my passion and focus 365 days a…
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Alden Wicker
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April 05, 2021
Now's the Time To Make Room in Your Home for Sustainable Habits—Here's How
The home is a critical space for being able to recharge and relax, and that's…
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March 25, 2021
9 Bamboo Cooling Sheet Sets That Make You Never Want to Leave Bed
You never quite appreciate good bed sheets until you've experience what a difference they can…
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Mary Grace Garis
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March 21, 2021
Never Buy Cotton Balls Again and Use These Reusable Makeup Remover Cloths Instead
At the top of the list of products I never remember to buy sits cotton…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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March 20, 2021
Can't Keep a Plant Alive? This 'Self-Watering Garden' Will Do All the Work for You
Many of us can attest to the fact that there are few things so heartbreaking…
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Saanya Ali
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March 18, 2021
Deb Haaland Promises Environmental Justice as Secretary of the Interior
Today is a historic day for environmental justice. Deb Haaland, a member of New Mexico's…
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Kayla Hui
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March 07, 2021
This Black-Owned Natural Deodorant Brand Is the First To Use Only Ocean Waste Plastic In Its Product Packaging
Each year, between eight and 10 million tons of plastic gets dumped into the oceans.…
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Zoe Weiner
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March 01, 2021
4 Sustainable Tencel Sheet Sets So Soft You'll Forget All About Cotton
When you sink into soft, luxurious bedding, it's like your body breathes a sigh of…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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February 25, 2021
Hundreds of People Share This One Refrigerator, Thanks to Two Women Who Keep It Stocked
You know those oranges rolling around in the bottom of the produce drawer in your…
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February 24, 2021
The Legal Cannabis Industry Owes Reparations—And 'Green Girl' Leah Thomas Is Leading the Way
Leah Thomas—one of our 2021 Changemakers—was 23 when she started recreationally using cannabis. She was…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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February 20, 2021
It Takes 37 Gallons of Water to Make Just One Roll of Toilet Paper: These Are the 5 Best Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper Brands to Swap In
You've found the perfect reusable straw, cutlery set, tote bag, and water bottle, and started…
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Saanya Ali
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February 15, 2021
8 Oversize Tote Bags To Make Shopping Chicer, Easier, and Greener
I love carrying an oversize tote bag. But for the most part it's empty. All…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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February 12, 2021
Sponge Cloths Are the Swedish Dish-Towel-Sponge Hybrids You Didn't Realize You Needed
The first time I saw a sponge cloth I was incredibly confused. The material was…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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February 08, 2021
Take This Quiz To Find Your Signature (Non-Toxic) Bathroom Scent, and Kick Off 2021 With a Spritz
A bathroom scent that reminds you of the cool-vibe restaurant restrooms where you used to…
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January 26, 2021
What Being a 16-Year-Old Climate Activist Has Taught Me About Being a Successful Entrepreneur
When I began my journey as a climate activist while in the sixth grade, I…
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Sarah Goody
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January 22, 2021
The 14 Best Reusable Water Bottles That Will Keep You Keep You Sipping All Day Long
I'm a bit of a Goldilocks when it comes to the perfect reusable water bottle.…
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Saanya Ali
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January 20, 2021
How To Turn Your Old Candle Into a New Planter
If you toss your candles into the recycling bin once you hit the bottom, you're…
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Tehrene Firman
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January 17, 2021
This UK-Beloved Beauty Brand is Carbon Neutral, and Now Available at Target
A quick glance around your bathroom at the products littering every surface can make you…
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Erin Bunch
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January 09, 2021
7 Food Waste Apps for Saving Money *and* the Planet
Food waste is a serious problem. It's estimated at being between 30 to 40 percent…
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Tehrene Firman
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January 08, 2021
The New Food Waste App 'Too Good To Go' Is Saving 130,000 Meals Per Day
Food waste is one of the most often overlooked contributors to climate change; it's believed…
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Erin Bunch
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December 25, 2020
How To Turn Any Single-Use Plastic Container Into a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Planter
Anyone whose home is filled with plants knows buying a pot for every single one…
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Tehrene Firman
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December 14, 2020
Why a 'Freezer Trash Bag' Is an Upcycler's Best Friend for Combatting Food Waste
Food waste is a tricky topic, because, at least IMO, it makes just about everyone…
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Erin Bunch
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December 08, 2020
Plastic-Free Beauty Is About To Do a Solid for the Environment
“Plastic is a serious issue in the beauty and personal-care industry,” says Luana Bumachar, vice president…
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Zoe Weiner
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December 08, 2020
Upcycled Products Are Coming To Shrink Your Food Waste
The pandemic taught Americans to get scrappy in the kitchen. Looking to save money (and…
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Emily Laurence
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December 06, 2020
6 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products With Reusable Glass Bottles
As someone who cleans to relieve stress, I find so much pleasure in using pretty…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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December 01, 2020
How To Keep Your Tabletop Christmas Tree Looking Truly Evergreen All Year Round
My affection for tiny Christmas trees means I keep them lit well beyond December. (I…
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Mary Grace Garis
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November 27, 2020
How To 'Flash' Your Leftovers for Restaurant-Quality Meals
Sometimes it's really easy to get excited about leftovers (pizza! greasy noodles!) and other times,…
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Erin Bunch
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November 19, 2020
If You Care About the Climate Crisis, You Must Care About Environmental Justice—Here's Why
The climate crisis may have only recently found its way onto the radar of many,…
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Erin Bunch
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November 12, 2020
3 Ways To Evaluate the *Real* Sustainability of Your Favorite Beauty Brands
From formulation to packaging, beauty products go through more processes than I can count before…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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November 09, 2020
Eco-Conscious Carbon Footprint Scores Are Coming to a Fast-Casual Menu Near You
There was a time—not terribly long ago—where calorie counts on menus were a novelty, not…
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Emily Laurence
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November 09, 2020
4 Executive Orders Joe Biden Will Sign To Instantly Make the World a Healthier Place
Upon his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, President-elect Joe Biden has…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 09, 2020
‘I’m a Biochemist, and Here’s Everything To Know About a COVID Vaccine So Far’
The world is waiting anxiously for a COVID-19 vaccine, but how do vaccines even work?…
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Erin Bunch
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October 30, 2020
9 Ways To Make Everything You Do in the Bathroom More Eco-Friendly, According to a Sustainability Expert
Your bathroom is due for an eco-friendly makeover. Get this: Humans flush 270,000 trees down…
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Mary Grace Garis
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October 29, 2020
8 Rechargeable Vibrators Under $40 That'll Help You Orgasm Without Hurting the Environment
A big reason your vibrator might not be the most recyclable good in your household…
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Mary Grace Garis
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October 28, 2020
Why Does the Science Around COVID-19 Keep Changing?
One of the most challenging aspects of this extraordinarily challenging year has been trying to…
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Erin Bunch
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October 22, 2020
When Will the Pandemic End? Answers From an Epidemiologist
Remember thinking COVID-19 might disrupt our lives for a few weeks? Seems like a distant…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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October 20, 2020
Allbirds Just Launched Its Clothing Line With Fabric Made From Discarded Crab Shells
Anyone who's ever run their fingers across a pair of Allbirds wool sneakers has probably…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 19, 2020
6 Stunningly Timeless Pieces of Eco-Friendly Cashmere Under $200
Not all cashmere is equally luxe—or eco-friendly. But that doesn't mean you'll need to spend…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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October 15, 2020
4 Wet Wipe Alternatives That Are So Much Better for Your Butt
Toilet paper doesn't always feel like enough to get clean after pooping. And while wet…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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October 15, 2020
7 Things to Know About Trump's Perspectives and Policies Regarding Climate Change
The climate emergency is one of the greatest challenges ever posed to humanity—if not the…
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Erin Bunch
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October 14, 2020
Your Guide To Living a 'Normal' (But Safe) Life Right Now, According to a Top ER Doctor
If I could sum up the year 2020 in one phrase, it would be "garbage…
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Jessie Van Amburg
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October 07, 2020
7 Eco-Friendly Sex Tips To Make Your Pleasure More Sustainable
Between the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the transportation we use, it's…
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Rae Ritchie
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October 04, 2020
Choosing the Best Olive Oil for Your Health and the Environment
Shopping for olive oils can be tricky. With so many different options on store shelves,…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 02, 2020
How To Harvest All Kinds of Seeds In Your Garden
There's something really magical about growing your own garden. Instead of getting all your produce…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 30, 2020
This Dentist-Approved Refillable Floss Pick Finally Got Me To Floss Regularly—And It's More Sustainable
The only time my teeth get a proper floss is at my annual cleanings. Not…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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September 28, 2020
The 2020 Election Will Absolutely Affect Your Well-Being: Here's What's At Stake in 4 Key Areas
A letter from the editor: Most simply, wellness is the active pursuit of good health.…
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Jill Filipovic
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September 24, 2020
California Is Set To Ban New Cars That Run on Gas by 2035
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for California to phase out new…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 23, 2020
The Apocalypse Is Now: We Need Immediate Action Against Climate Change To Survive
This unprecedented-in-our-lifetime global state of emergency is not an aberration, and it won’t end as…
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Erin Bunch
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September 22, 2020
5 Climate Change Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now
Climate change is an increasingly divisive topic due in part to widespread misinformation. All the…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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September 18, 2020
The 5 Golden Rules of Camping To Protect the Great Outdoors
Right now, camping is one of the best possible ways to get out of the…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 16, 2020
Teen Climate Activist Ivy Jaguzny Won't Let 'The West Coast Is Burning' Become the New Normal
The fires currently burning across the West Coast are the worst that 18-year-old Ivy Jaguzny…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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