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Top Apps to Help You Live More Sustainably

Top Apps to Help You Live More Sustainably

From finding nearby water bottle refill stations, to calculating your carbon footprint, to connecting with surplus food headed for the landfill, these apps help you live more sustainably.  Tap Have you ever spent the better part of an outing wandering around, looking for somewhere to fill up your reusable water bottle? Or spent money on […]

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    <strong>TikTok Campaign Targets Controversial Alaska Willow Oil Project</strong>

    TikTok Campaign Targets Controversial Alaska Willow Oil Project

    With 161.5 million views and counting on TikTok alone, the #StopWillow social media campaign has left no question of the groundswell of opposition to the proposed oil development project Willow on Alaska’s remote North Slope. Social media users have been using the hashtag to voice their resistance to President Joe Biden’s failure to keep his […]

    9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Orchids

    9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Orchids

    If you’ve ever cared for an orchid, you know that they’re pretty special. From their practically microscopic seeds, to their tasty seed pods, to their worldwide range, these flowering beauties are nothing short of amazing. Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about them.  1. They Are the Largest Family of Flowering Plants  […]

    REI to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Its Products By 2026

    REI to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Its Products By 2026

    Outdoor retailer REI Co-op has announced new product standards for its more than 1,000 brand partners, including requirements for measuring greenhouse gas emissions and setting goals to reduce emissions; working toward equity with inclusive products and product sizes and equal pricing across sizes; and eliminating all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from cookware and textiles by Fall 2024.