How to curb our wasteful holiday celebration behaviors Green Citizen – Did you know that during the holiday season, we Americans throw away a whopping one million extra tons of trash each week? All the festive food, journeys to see family, and the mountains of gift
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Soil and water, a source of life United Nations – Over 95 percent of our food originates from the precious link between soil and waters. Vital for nutrient absorption by plants, soil water binds our ecosystems together and this symbiotic relationship is the foundation of our
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Let’s transform the world through radical generosity Giving Tuesday – Touted as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world,” #GivingTuesday is a year-round movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. Whether
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Grab your friends and family and set a course for the trail nearest you American Hiking Society – Hiking can be simple on National Take a Hike Day, and you can enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of hiking right in your neighborhood. Grab a
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What You Can Do To Reduce Waste Environmental Protection Agency – America Recycles Day (AKA National Recycling Day) is a national observance to promoting recycling across the nation, and is the signature recycling program of Keep America Beautiful. The EPA recognizes the importance and impact of
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The NPSOT 2023 Fall Symposium is coming to Nacogdoches, Texas! Native Plant Society of Texas – The mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas is to promote conservation, research and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example. With
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The environment often remains the unpublicized victim of war United Nations Environment Programme – Established in 2001 by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is an international day urging people to speak
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A celebration of all of the benefits of a plant-based diet The Vegan Society – A global event celebrated annually on November 1, World Vegan Day celebrates the benefits of veganism for animals, humans, and the natural environment through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting
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Paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans Native American Heritage Month – What started as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in
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Creating a sustainable world for all life and future generations EarthX – In an effort to expand environmental awareness in the local community, EarthX EXPO has become the world’s largest green gathering in the days surrounding Earth Day in April. Dedicated to educating and inspiring people
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