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Dreaming Of A Green Christmas

During the holidays, the to-do lists seem endless and last-minute shopping binges inevitably occur. With an estimated 25 percent increase in waste generated between Thanksgiving and New Year’s,...

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Green Ways Of Getting Around In Charlotte

As Charlotte has evolved into an urban center, city dwellers have access to reliable, environmentally friendly alternative transportation options. As much of Charlotte is an extension of a suburb, bus...

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Greenest Neighborhoods In Charlotte

Communities groups and neighborhoods are now embracing sustainable development to increase quality of life and minimize communal ecological footprints for Charlotte burrows. Check out the greenest...

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Local Markets To Buy Organic Food In Charlotte

Charlotte’s consumers are becoming more aware of what they eat and want more organic and local nutritious options. While Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and even Wal-Mart offer organic products for Charlotte...

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Detoxify Your Bathroom Products

How safe are the products we use each day and are there safer alternatives? Just focusing on the beginning of the day, how many products do we use and what are the chemicals in these items? We get up...

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Tips For A Zero Waste Household

One of the biggest ways to live sustainably is to follow the urban metabolism method. It is basically mimicking an ecosystem where everything is utilized so there is no waste, i.e. the circle of life....

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Green Experts To Follow On Twitter Now

Almost everyone uses social media these days. It’s a great way to stay connected, learn what people are doing and feel involved in each other’s lives. It can also be used as a tool to keep ourselves up...

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Five Eco-Friendly Vacations In The US

The last thing we want to be thinking about on vacation is whether or not we’re harming the earth. Luckily, there are a few getaway destinations that alleviate this concern by providing eco-friendly...

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Green Reads: Five Books For The Sustainable Minded

What is better than curling up on the couch with a blanket and getting lost in a good book? Here are few books that are good reads with a good purpose. They provide information about how you can live...

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Greenest Companies To Work For In Charlotte

In the Charlotte area, many companies are now incorporating sustainability into their work culture and company practices. The following companies embrace the best green business mentalities in terms of...

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Green Landscaping In Charlotte

Charlotte gardeners should consider adopting sustainable purchasing behaviors and landscape installments for their Queen City gardens. Climatic Parameters To understand how to buy the most ecologically...

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Recycling Programs In Charlotte

Interested in recycling in the Charlotte area? Learn about public and private recycling programs as well as community initiatives for recycling education and involvement. Recycling programs reduce...

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Save Water And Energy: Better Ways To Do Laundry

There are simple practices you can adopt to minimize your use of water and energy while still getting your clothes clean. Water is a precious resource and we should not waste it. Follow these tips to...

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Top Eco-Friendly Architects In The US

Building sustainable cities is very popular these days and many people are jumping on the bandwagon of making their homes or company buildings more eco-friendly. Here are a few architects from around...

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All-Natural Foods That Kids Will Love

We do not have to feed our kids processed sugar to keep them happy. There are plenty of foods out there that are tasty, healthy and all natural. Here are some food ideas to help keep your child...

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Tips To Conserve Water Use In The Home

Water is a necessity for all living things and it is considered to be a renewable resource because it can be reused and we acquire more of it when it rains. As the human population continues to grow,...

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What’s Best For The Environment: Do This, Not That

When trying to determine what is best for the environment, there are several options we are faced with. Here are some helpful and simple pointers to lead a greener lifestyle. Paper or Plastic? One of...

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Green Furniture Stores In Charlotte

Looking to re-upholster your couch with eco-fabrics? Searching for the perfect mattress? These stores and collections support environmental design through their use of eco-friendly products and...

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Ways To Cut Heating Costs This Winter In Charlotte

With temperatures already dipping below freezing at night and a quick winter flurry appearance a few weeks ago, Charlotte residents need the heating system to stay warm. To help regulate high...

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Ecotourism Spots In Charlotte

Ecotourism has become a popular way to explore and enjoy a destination. Two hours from the mountains and three to six hours from the beach, Charlotte is situated between two main tourist attractions....

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How To Determine If Becoming A Vegetarian Is The Right Choice

It seems that more and more people are becoming vegetarians or vegans these days, including many famous people such as Mike Tyson, Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Brand and Bill Clinton. Studies have shown...

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5 Things To Reuse And Repurpose

Oftentimes we buy food or items that are stored in durable containers that we feel bad about just throwing away, so we hold onto them and use them to store something else. Well, there are many products...

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How To Save Energy At Work

Many people lose sight of saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint when they are not at home due to limited options available, such as recycling. However, if you are at work and want to...

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Celebrity Philanthropists For The Earth

When you talk to people who are not as involved in conservation or environmental issues, they can often make you feel like an outcast – as if it is wrong or abnormal to care about the earth. There are...

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Green Parenting: Ways To Reduce Your Children’s Carbon Footprint

As the human population increases, so does greenhouse gas, waste, habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity. However, our children do not have to have detrimental effects on the earth. We can use...

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Outdoor Education Spots In Charlotte

The ecological benefits and services of the natural environment can always become a learning space for those who wish to indulge. In Charlotte, there are several ways to embrace outdoor education and...

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Three People Leading The Green Movement In Charlotte

Passionate leaders in Charlotte have established nonprofits, volunteer programs and community initiatives to promote and enhance sustainable living in the greater Charlotte area. Even though Charlotte...

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Interview With Green Business CLT Joules’ Lori Collins

Lori Collins is the executive director of Charlotte’s CLT Joules, an energy accelerator business network with a mission around innovation and entrepreneurship in energy. She sheds some light on the...

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American Cities With The Best Public Transportation Systems

One of the best ways to cut down on our carbon footprint is to use mass transportation, which of course is much easier to do when cities offer convenient transit options. As cities continue to grow,...

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The New Bike Share Trend: Is It Working?

If there is a short, semi-local trip you have been wanting to take and have wondered if there is a more eco-friendly way of getting to your destination, you may be in luck. Cities everywhere are taking...

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Making The Transition To Green

More and more people are becoming part of the environmental movement. The negative effects humans have on the earth are becoming more obvious as weather patterns change due to global warming, species’...

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How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree

It is that wonderful time of the year again where we decorate the Christmas tree, search through the crowded mall for the best gifts and bake delicious Christmas cookies that we try not to eat...

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Ask A Charlotte Chef: Farm-To-Fork Philosophy

Charlotte chef Chris Coleman of Harvest Moon Grille sheds some light on the best farmers’ markets in Charlotte and the importance of farm-to-fork dining. Chris Coleman is the executive chef at Harvest...

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Treehugger: Best Arboretums In Charlotte

Not to be confused with the Arboretum shopping center, these arboretums are the best places to find trees in the Charlotte area. Trees serve as a significant part of the carbon cycle by absorbing and...

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Ways To Learn About Green Living In Charlotte

If you are looking to get involved in the Charlotte environmental movement and green community, there are many opportunities in the Queen City to pursue your interest. There are different avenues to...

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Reusing Plastic, It’s Fantastic

We are exposed to plastic items everywhere, these plastic items can take years to biodegrade, depending on the type of plastic. So what are some items around our house that may have multiple uses? The...

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Food Uses You Never Knew Existed

There are many articles out there about what foods you should eat or avoid and what they can do for your body nutrition-wise. However, there are some other ways to use food that can be beneficial, but...

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Going Green Without Spending The Green

Sustainability and living an eco-friendly lifestyle is often considered to be something only the most affluent citizens may participate in, but it does not have to mean expensive, organic foods, solar...

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Great Green Inventions From The Past 10 Years

The popularity of the green movement seems to be growing and with so many people becoming involved, new inventions are consistently being developed to promote sustainable living. Some of these new...

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Farm To Table: The Who’s Who Of The Culinary Scene

When you go out to eat, it is almost impossible to find something healthy with minimal calories. Some salads are even loaded with fats and produce that came from different parts of the world, making...

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