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The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. It led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. Yet 45 years later, the need to save the planet is even greater. Here are…
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Every year 68 billion plastic water bottles are consumed in the U.S. The majority of them end up in landfill. Divided among the population, this means a per capita consumption of some 30.8 gallons of bottled water. According to the International Bottled Water Association, the U.S. bottled water per capita was up 5.3% in 2012,…
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We’re recommending vegan wraps for Earth Day. Animal-free foods are more sustainable, so today’s the day for a vegan lunch. These two recipes were sent to us from Red Rock Press, from their book, A White House Garden Cookbook by Clara Silverstein. Both are lettuce wraps, but you can also use tortilla wraps. The first…
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Fresh fruit is even better for you when you’re not consuming pesticides (photo © The Fruit Company). “Organic” doesn’t simply mean that the food is chemical-free; it’s also produced in ways that are good for the planet. The USDA’s National Organic Program certifies products as organic based on farming, handling, manufacturing, distribution and labeling…
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