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A Sustainability Crossroads: From One Car to Two
After nearly five years as a one-car family, we now have two — and life is much easier.
Sep 18, 2025


The Mini Meadow Experiment: Year Two
Progress continues in creating a pollinator-friendly haven. Year Two progress: Black-eyed Susan, Yellow Coneflower, Lanceleaf Tickseed and...
Sep 4, 2025


Takeaways from a Recycling Center Catwalk
I have always wanted to visit a recycling center, and recently I had the chance to tour a facility considered the largest and most technologically-advanced on the continent.
Jun 18, 2025


The Illusion of Spring’s Blooms
Since I started to see plants for the first time— I mean really see them: studying their characteristics and learning about their unique...
May 22, 2025


What I Have Learned After One Year of the Perennial Wildflower
It has been a while since I last wrote a blog, and I want to be candid about why. I started this blog with the intention of sharing...
May 19, 2025


The Buzz on Sustainability Buzzwords
What does that actually mean? A glossary of common environmental sustainability buzzwords.
Mar 28, 2025


DIY: Melted Crayon Hearts
A simple Valentine’s Day project to recycle used and broken crayons. While there is something really satisfying about opening a brand new...
Feb 2, 2025


Environmental Awareness Calendar 2025
A calendar of environmental events, initiatives and additional resources for 2025!
Jan 16, 2025


Powering Your Home on Renewable Energy
A quick guide to understanding green energy aggregation programs in Ohio.
Nov 22, 2024


Eco-friendly Halloween Decor
Celebrate the spooky season with natural and recycled materials.
Oct 11, 2024


Not Your Usual Cup of Coffee
Bella’s Beans, a small-batch coffee roaster in Granville, Ohio, has a big-picture vision for its community and the planet.
Oct 3, 2024


Embrace a Lazy Mindset this Fall Cleanup Season
Four beneficial reasons to Leave the Leaves during this fall cleanup, and ideas on how to do it while maintaining a polished landscape.
Sep 26, 2024


The Mini-Meadow Experiment: Year One
Transform a traditional turf lawn to a native wildflower meadow for pollinating insects and birds.
Sep 19, 2024


Houseplants to Love
Beautiful and easy houseplant varieties and eco-friendly care practices. While we enjoy the many ways summer immerses us in the outdoors—
Jul 25, 2024


A New Option for Hard-to-Recycle Items
The Hefty ReNew program aims to complement traditional curbside recycling. Despite my best recycling efforts, ultimately there is a list...
May 31, 2024


Travel Greener this Vacation Season
Part II: Road or air—Eco-friendly tips for getting there. Whether you head out on the open road or kick back for a plane ride across the...
May 17, 2024


Travel Greener this Vacation Season
Part I: Sustainable travel tips for preparing to leave. Summer is around the corner, and there’s no better way to enjoy a break from the...
May 14, 2024


How to use Goodwill as a path toward sustainability
A look behind the scenes at how one Licking/Knox Goodwill store processes donations.
May 3, 2024


Where to Recycle Car Seats
Don’t miss Target’s annual car seat trade-in event. If you have a used car seat collecting dust in the garage or your child is ready to...
Apr 16, 2024


Tackling Food Waste at Home
10 Ways to set yourself up for success when it comes to minimizing food waste. In the United States, an estimated 44 million people face...
Apr 12, 2024
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