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Spring is officially here, and that means it is time to start planting our Victory Gardens! Learn more about how Victory Gardens came to be and why they are vital in the fight against climate change.

When we think of water conservation, we think of ways to conserve water around our house. We don’t realize that food, energy and material good can be very water intensive to produce. Check out this post to learn more about your hidden water consumption.

In honor of Global Recycling Day we wanted to talk about some common recycling misconceptions and provide some tips on how to become better recyclers and stewards of the Earth.

For my turn, I am writing about a different way to think about “swapping” your current lifestyle/product use with more sustainable alternatives.

Sustainable swaps are a great place to start your sustainable journey. Check out Ashley’s Top 3 Sustainable Swaps to learn more ideas of how you can make simple swaps in your life to become more sustainable.

The most realistic way to start your journey into sustainability is to start with 1 or 2 small changes. Here are a few simple swaps that, if realistic for your lifestyle and budget, we recommend trying out.

Newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden promised a lot in his first 100 days – including a comprehensive, aggressive and exciting climate plan. But what does that mean for us midwesterners?

Think about it…when was the last time you threw out food because you couldn’t eat it all, or it went bad? Did you know the food you just threw away will rot away in a landfill and contribute to climate change? Learn more on how we can curb our food waste to curb our greenhouse gas emissions.

While ordering take-out is convenient, easy, and helps local restaurants, especially during Covid, it comes at the cost of single-use plastic and polystyrene foam. Learn tips and tricks to make your take-out a little more sustainable.

While we refresh our resolutions, dreams, and wonder what a new administration will bring to our country, lots of us are undergoing a full clean-out of closets and homes. But while you purge your closet, it’s crucial to be conscious about where your clothing goes and who’s impacted by your donations.