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Put your fallen leaves and other garden waste to work
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (367+ words) As autumn leaves start to fall, it's a good time to rethink garden waste. With a few simple steps, leaves, clippings and prunings can work for your garden while helping protect your drains and the local stormwater system. Instead of…...
Fabric bags make shopping greener and easier " The Sunshine Valley Gazette
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (340+ words) Marie Joseph, Ros Wickham, Sue Nichols, Jan Park, Dell Sutton, Margaret Evans and Jocelyn make fabric bags on Mondays at the SCILS office at 9 Daniel St, Nambour. Nambour shoppers are being urged to make the switch from heavy-duty plastic bags…...
Earth Talk-Installment 185
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (499+ words) Splash Magazines Worldwide Dear Earth Talk: What is a "net-zero" home? Does it have to be new construction or can I retrofit an older home to be "net-zero"? " Peter B. , Boulder, CO As the impact of climate change becomes more severe,…...
Eden Project founder wants councils to 'rip up asphalt' and let young people grow food
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (613+ words) "I wish more young people had access to land." One urban gardening idea could do a lot more than brighten a neighborhood by replacing paved-over public space with raised community garden beds." One of the main intentions, the Guardian reported,…...
What NC needs to do to make it easier to add solar to your home
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (142+ words) WSOC TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Alex Murdaugh attorneys sue former court clerk NC gave the ACC…...
Repair Hub taking place May 23 at Watauga Library
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (133+ words) BOONE " The Watauga County Public Library is hosting a Repair Hub on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Working to keep items out of landfills and help community members save money on replacements, the Repair Hub is a nonprofit that offers sewing,…...
Reduce waste feed your lawn: Free home composting workshop coming to Bloomington
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (216+ words) BLOOMINGTON " Monroe County residents looking for a simple way to shrink their trash bills, fight climate change, and score free nutrients for their gardens can do it all at an upcoming local event. The Monroe County Solid Waste Management District…...
U of A dorm rummage sale returns after 8 years in Tucson
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (138+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona has officially brought back its dorm rummage sale for the first time since 2018, and it's already drawing big crowds. Tucsonans are shopping at ACE Recycling on South Eisenhower Road for clothing, household items…...
How event florists are reshaping celebrations and making them more sustainable
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (416+ words) From eliminating toxic plastics to sourcing local blooms, find out how experienced event florists are transforming gatherings into greener events. Research Nester reports that the floriculture market was valued at $61. 6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $104. 1 billion by the…...
CMU Dining Launches "Grow & Give" - Dining Services - Student Affairs
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (264+ words) Participants could also choose to register home grown produce from their private gardens as well." For CMU Dining Services Sustainability, the project is about more than gardening: it's"cultivating a strong sense of community, while advancing shared sustainability values aligned…...