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To see the article as it appears in print, please load the pdf file HERE Tweak Your Holiday Traditions to Make them Green(er) Janis Petzel No matter which holidays your household celebrates, the joy comes from spending time with family and friends, sharing traditions and special food, and exchanging gifts. But all […] By Matt Power, Editor-In-Chief of Green Builder Media originally posted here Perhaps we’ll never agree on masks, vaccines and lockdowns, but can we please agree that a ventilated home is the safest way to gather this year? Image: pexels.com I’m not going to spend much time laying out the situation. We’re facing a […] theodysseyonline.com Jessie Haas “Historically, we’ve tackled the biggest challenge—that of meaning, and the question of how to live a life—through the concept of ‘practice’ in the form of a religion, cultural tradition or disciplines like yoga or martial arts. Given the stark facts, this approach might be the most useful. Practice has value […] Photo courtesy of Solavore Works.
The best gift for the Holidays is a gift of life. You can do this by joining in on the campaign to help women in three Third-World countries. A woman receives a free solar oven when you buy one for yourself between now and the end of […] A new study released by HealthyStuff.org found elevated levels of toxic chemicals in popular Halloween costumes, accessories and even “trick or treat” bags. Dangerous chemicals like phthalates, flame retardants, vinyl (PVC) plastic, organotins, and even lead. TAKE ACTION: Tell big retailers – our children deserve a safe toxic-free Halloween. They tested 106 types of Halloween […] With Thanksgiving and the holiday season on the horizon, now is the time to stock up on all of your holiday goodies. Farmstands are overflowing with goodness: from sweet fall storage veggies, to crisp greens such as kale and collards, brussel sprouts to fresh and local cheeses, meats, and eggs. Many variety of apples are […] Shelburne Vineyard and Marquette grapes as harvest approaches. By George Harvey The thoughts that come up when we consider Vermont agriculture include dairy products, maple syrup, apple cider, and vegetables from small farms. One thing that does not come readily to mind is grape wine. Perhaps that will change, as we have the […] Use any winter squash that you may have grown — such as Delicata, Butternut, Acorn… or this one that was our ‘Mystery Squash’, that appears to be a cross between Delicata and a Pumpkin. … We are calling them Pumpinatas. Cut in slices, tossed with olive oil and salt. Cover and roast in a 350º […] While the holidays are festive and fun, they can take a toll on the environment. All that shopping, decoration, food preparation and travel adds up to more carbon emissions and more waste. But there are ways to minimize our impact and still celebrate the season in grand style. For starters, buy fewer gifts. Homemade, personal […] 1. Say NO! to artificial Christmas trees. Here’s why: The average artificial tree lasts 6 to 9 years but will remain in a landfill for centuries. Think a real tree poses a greater fire hazard? Think again. Artificial trees are made with polyvinyl chloride, which often uses lead as a stabilizer, making it toxic to […] |
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