Category: Mindful Green Living®

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Guide to Secondhand Clothes

The end of summer is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to clean out your closet and prepare for a new season. Do you have old clothes you no longer wear? Do you need new clothes, but are short on funds? Now’s the perfect opportunity for you to recycle and replenish your wardrobe with…
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“Upcycle” Items for the Office

We all have odds and ends around the house that we don’t know what to do with. We could recycle or donate them. Or we can take these ordinary objects and “upcycle” them into furnishings for our home or work. “Upcycling” usually requires little to no additional supplies. Remember, we are incorporating Mindful Green Living…
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Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you have a gift in mind? Gadgets and ties are some of the most common Father’s Day gift ideas. But this year way not try to add your own Mindful twist? Our thriving eco-friendly industry offers a wide range of products that would make great presents for dads that…
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Urban Beehives Save Bee Populations

Urban beekeeping is one of our future keys for not only the survival of bees but for the survival of humankind. Some of Atlanta’s largest companies are participating in saving our planet by investing in bees. AT&T, Delta, Chick-Fil-A, and Cox Enterprises, to name a few, are partnering with an urban beehive startup company, Bee…
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Natural Sun Protection for Your Skin

Thinking about spending some time in the sun this summer? Having the right sunscreen is a necessity that you can afford to skip since too much sun exposure is a summer hazard. At the same time, some sunscreen products you’re using could be hazardous for your health and the environment. Skin cancer is the most…
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Plan a Green Commute

Millions of Americans are saving our planet by adopting green practices like recycling or shopping responsibly. These practices are a start, but in order to make a big impact, we’ll need to reconsider our daily commutes. To reduce our carbon dioxide emissions we need to rethink our daily commutes and consider using eco-travel options. The…
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Mother Earth Day-Celebrate Outdoors

Happy Mother Earth Day, April 22. It’s time to play in the dirt. I’ve been an avid gardener for most of my life. I found getting in the dirt and nature always grounded me.  Gardening has always been a healing balm for my challenging life of stress and depression. Playing in the dirt has helped…
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Eco-Athletic Wear That You and the Planet Will Love

January is the month millions of people hit the gym to start their “get healthy” New Year’s resolutions. This means tons of people are looking for quality workout clothes. If you’re in the market for athletic wear, be sure to look for eco-athletic options. You’ll be investing in your health and the health of the…
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3 Earth Day Projects

Today is Earth Day and this year, with the worries about climate change, there is so much we must do to help the environment. Now is the perfect time to get your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers involved in Earth Day projects. For over 40 years, people have been celebrating Earth Day, a time that…
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Delish Eco-Dining Trend

Local. Sustainable. Organic. These are the buzzwords when we hear and talk about food these days. To practice sustainability as a community, consider the concept of the “local food movement.” It is a collaborative effort by farmers and businesses (markets and consumers) to build more locally based and self-reliant food economies. Many chef-driven restaurants are…
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