tag:www.wakeupnaturally.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-28T20:25:24-04:00urn:uuid:6bc617e2-580f-4843-9239-58b78a55ec7d2024-03-25T16:12:28-04:002024-03-28T20:25:24-04:00Heal Our World Checklist2024-03-29 09:00:00 -0400Kris UrquhartOur current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b759f25d-8820-4bd5-ba9d-e8830110252a2024-02-25T19:42:48-05:002024-03-14T18:58:16-04:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-02-29 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesPollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T11:10:39-05:002024-03-01T20:42:15-05:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 09:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T15:41:54-05:002024-03-01T15:31:53-05:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesAmericans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T13:42:52-05:002024-02-07T19:24:26-05:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4f4145e5-029e-41db-9468-bb45be3395692023-12-19T15:40:36-05:002024-02-02T15:35:43-05:00Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof2023-12-29 09:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartWhile a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T20:04:08-05:002024-02-02T15:36:05-05:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T20:11:04-05:002024-01-01T09:38:53-05:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>