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We Earthlings: Burger Wisely, If You Burger At All

What connects us all? Nature and our shared relationships through nature. Share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories (click the image for a larger, high-resolution poster). Would...

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Russian Volcano Brings Life to North Pacific Ocean Pastures

Editor’s note: Originally published on russgeorge.net, this article was republished in shorter form with permission from the author. The Kamchatca Kuril Islands’ Raikoke volcano erupted on the longest...

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Maven Moment: Beating the Heat in Mid-Century Brooklyn

My Grandma Jennie loved her tea. I have vivid memories of her sipping it even on hot August days. I remember asking her, “Grandma, how can you stand to drink tea on such a hot day?” She shot me a sharp...

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Buy or DIY: Summer Beauty Survival Kit

Share this idea! With summer in full swing, most of us find ourselves reaching for sunburn soothers, dry skin remedies, and frizz-taming hair masks. Get everything you need all in one place with a...

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Earth911 Quiz #67: Do you know the paint recycling steps?

Share this idea! Paint is a common household and workplace material that can be recycled, donated, or disposed of responsibly. Oil- and water-based paints pose different challenges when recycling, and...

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Sustainable Spa Staycation at Glen Ivy Hot Springs

Share this idea! A vacation may be all Belinda Carlisle and the Go-Go’s ever wanted, but today’s travelers are opting for less go-go and more stay-stay in the form of staycations. Staycations can occur...

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Celebrate the Sustainable Spinoffs from the Space Program

Share this idea! Fifty years ago (July 20, 1969), the Apollo 11 lunar lander touched down on the moon’s surface. Humanity took its first steps beyond our planet. Years of work and technological...

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Earth911 Inspiration: Nature Is Not a Place To Visit. It Is Home.

Share this idea! Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. This week’s quote is from poet Gary Snyder:...

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Earth911 Podcast, June 3, 2019: It Is the Time for Trees at the Arbor Day...

Share this idea! Listen to “Earth911 Podcast, June 3, 2019: It Is The Time For Trees at the Arbor Day Foundation” on Spreaker. Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation, joins Earth911 to talk...

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Shopping Your Values: Buy Local

Share this idea! This article is the fifth in a six-part series focused on helping consumers choose products that align with their values. Where did this come from? The origin of a product, or...

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Sustainable Personal Care Products for an Earth-Friendly Bathroom

Share this idea! Many of us pack our bathrooms with personal products, from cotton swabs to shampoo, that we use daily and repurchase regularly. These products can be problematic from an environmental...

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We Earthlings: Recycle Your Motor Oil, Don’t Dump It

Share this idea! What connects us all? Nature and our shared relationships through nature. Share We Earthling posters to help your friends think recycling first (click the image for a larger,...

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Capture the Light With a DIY Outdoor Mason Jar Chandelier

Share this idea! The Mason jar is enjoying a true revival since the days of holding Grandma’s sweet tea and preserving stewed tomatoes, watermelon pickles, and strawberry jam. Nowadays, Mason jars are...

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Maven Moment: Icebox Cake

Share this idea! My grandmother’s “icebox cake” was one of my favorite desserts growing up. She made it by layering graham crackers and warm pudding in a pan and setting the pan in the refrigerator so...

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Infographic: 8 DIY Natural Repellents for Household Bugs

Share this idea! Summer is a time for hanging out by the pool, spending time with the kids, and enjoying the long, sunny days. Unfortunately, summer is also the time that many household bugs begin to...

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Earth911 Quiz #63: Recycling How-to Challenge!

Share this idea! Do you know the steps for recycling these common household and automotive products? Test your recycling how-to knowledge in this week’s quiz. If this quiz raises questions or presents...

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A Tourist’s-Eye View of Norway’s Green Lifestyle

Share this idea! Norway has a strong environmental reputation. Oslo’s aggressive climate change goals, public transportation infrastructure, and circular economy innovations made it the 2019 European...

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Earth911 Inspiration: Five minutes of our impact on the Earth took our...

Share this idea! This week’s quote is from author Bill McKibben about our environmental impact: “We have the same impact in five minutes that our ancestors had in a year.” Earth911 inspirations. Post...

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Eco-Friendly Travel Tips for the Summer

Share this idea! The travel industry is the fastest growing in the world — that’s right, the world. With this in mind, it is becoming more and more apparent that we need to make adjustments as we...

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Earth911 Quiz #63: Recycling How-to Challenge!

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