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The Buzz on Sustainability Buzzwords
What does that actually mean? A glossary of common environmental sustainability buzzwords.
18 minutes ago

DIY: Melted Crayon Hearts
A simple Valentine’s Day project to recycle used and broken crayons. While there is something really satisfying about opening a brand new...
Feb 2

Environmental Awareness Calendar 2025
A calendar of environmental events, initiatives and additional resources for 2025!
Jan 16


Powering Your Home on Renewable Energy
A quick guide to understanding green energy aggregation programs in Ohio.
Nov 22, 2024


Eco-friendly Halloween Decor
Celebrate the spooky season with natural and recycled materials.
Oct 11, 2024


Not Your Usual Cup of Coffee
Bella’s Beans, a small-batch coffee roaster in Granville, Ohio, has a big-picture vision for its community and the planet.
Oct 3, 2024


Embrace a Lazy Mindset this Fall Cleanup Season
Four beneficial reasons to Leave the Leaves during this fall cleanup, and ideas on how to do it while maintaining a polished landscape.
Sep 26, 2024


The Mini-Meadow Experiment: Creating Pollinator-Friendly Yards
Transform a traditional turf lawn to a native wildflower meadow for pollinating insects and birds.
Sep 19, 2024

Houseplants to Love
Beautiful and easy houseplant varieties and eco-friendly care practices. While we enjoy the many ways summer immerses us in the outdoors—
Jul 25, 2024


A New Option for Hard-to-Recycle Items
The Hefty ReNew program aims to complement traditional curbside recycling. Despite my best recycling efforts, ultimately there is a list...
May 31, 2024


Travel Greener this Vacation Season
Part II: Road or air—Eco-friendly tips for getting there. Whether you head out on the open road or kick back for a plane ride across the...
May 17, 2024


Travel Greener this Vacation Season
Part I: Sustainable travel tips for preparing to leave. Summer is around the corner, and there’s no better way to enjoy a break from the...
May 14, 2024


How to use Goodwill as a path toward sustainability
A look behind the scenes at how one Licking/Knox Goodwill store processes donations.
May 3, 2024


Where to Recycle Car Seats
Don’t miss Target’s annual car seat trade-in event. If you have a used car seat collecting dust in the garage or your child is ready to...
Apr 16, 2024


Tackling Food Waste at Home
10 Ways to set yourself up for success when it comes to minimizing food waste. In the United States, an estimated 44 million people face...
Apr 12, 2024


A Second Life for Solar Eclipse Glasses
What to do with your solar eclipse glasses after the big celestial event. As anticipation builds for the total solar eclipse sweeping...
Apr 4, 2024


DIY: Coffee Sleeve
Enjoy that java on-the-go even more wrapped in an eco-friendly coffee sleeve. Coffee consumption is a significant part of American...
Apr 1, 2024


The Colossal Waste of Junk Mail
How to opt out and reduce the unwanted paper flow in your mailbox. Day after day, a routine scenario plays out: the USPS truck cruises up...
Mar 29, 2024


DIY: Art Supply Organizer
Organize that plethora of pencils and art supplies once and for all with this upcycled art supply organizer. Yarn-Wrapped Pencil Holder...
Mar 26, 2024


3 Household Items You Might Not Be Recycling
Don't miss the opportunity to add these less-obvious items to your recycling routine. Participating in a curbside recycling program is a...
Mar 17, 2024
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