How to curb our wasteful holiday celebration behaviors American Hiking Society – Small steps taken by everyday folks can add up to create a substantial and sustainable effort towards protecting and preserving our natural resources. We can ALL be conservationists! If you’re not sure how to
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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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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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Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind. FAO of the United Nations – An international day celebrated every year worldwide to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Day adopts a different theme each year in order
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Fighting inequality for a resilient future United Nations – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations, while celebrating how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to natural
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Experience Solar in Your Community! American Solar Energy Society – Empowering thousands of people and organizations around the country to showcase the benefits of the renewable energy and sustainability features on their properties, the National Solar Tour (NST) is an annual event organized by the American
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