Thursday, May 13, 2021

Going green: 5 tips to create an eco-friendly home

(BPT) - With sustainable practices top of mind and a revived shift toward conscious consumption, Americans everywhere are seeking ways to lead a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. From saving …

(NAPSI)—Zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry can be achieved by 2050—and it could cost only about $1 a day. That’s the finding of a new study by James Williams at the …

Growing a Sustainable Future from Pasture to Plate

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4 steps to being a more conscious consumer

(BPT) - Today, it’s not enough for a company to make good products. Savvy consumers want to know the businesses and brands they patronize make a positive difference. Do they produce products in …

Re-imagining Home Sales For Healthier, More Sustainable Living

(NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stop the spread of the virus have shifted how people think about a lot of things, including their homes. With shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns …

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As carry out surges during the pandemic, landfills are filled with disposable containers

When the world could no longer eat together in restaurants at the beginning of 2020, many of us turned to take-out, delivery and fast food. Online meal delivery revenues in the United States are projected to reach $26.5 billion this year, a 20 percent increase over 2019.

What are the most environmentally friendly alternatives for food packaging?

What are the safest and most environmentally friendly disposable food containers and products available?

How to pick safer disposable materials

How can anyone evaluate one-to-one replacements for disposable food service ware designed to be less harmful to health and the environment? It’s not easy. Orb Media has created a basic …

Want to go green? These 3 energy choices have big impact

(BPT) - This Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating climate action, partnering with companies and … Read More

Deliciously easy sustainable eating

(BPT) - Today, consumers are beginning to use one more guideline to determine how to spend their food dollars: sustainability. The … Read More

5 ways to travel more sustainably

(BPT) - The pent-up global demand for travel is undeniable. Travelers around the world are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pack … Read More

Simple, smart steps to fix water leaks and preserve critical resources

(BPT) - What do making coffee, brushing your teeth, doing dishes and washing your car have in common? All these activities require … Read More

Advocate for Climate Change to Help Save the Planet

Climate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children. Read More

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BookTrib's BookBites: Kids Fun, Mystery, Life Lessons and Riveting Memoir

(NewsUSA) "Veronica Viggle and the Bubble Gum Machine: A Mad Scientist Story" by Louis Goldman A graphic novel for children (and adults) "with illustrations that jump off the …

World's Most Expensive Sneakers Will Order Your Pizza

(NewsUSA) - March Madness returns this year, after a pandemic-imposed hiatus in 2020. As a result, basketball fans, sneaker fans, pizza fans, and anyone else might be feeling a little extra …

BookBites: Waxing Pathetic, CIA Intrigue, and Gone to The Dogs

(NU) “The Beirut Protocol ” by Joel C. Rosenberg Trapped behind enemy lines. Brutally tortured and threatened with death. And the worst is yet to come. Special …

The 4 Life Skills Kids Learn from Kundalini Yoga Class

(BPT) - A growing number of children are practicing yoga. In 2012, 3.1% of American children were taking yoga classes, and that number more than doubled to 8.4% in 2018. With many schools and parents …

10 tips on how to take dad fishing

(BPT) - What are two things that dads all over America would love to do the most this coming summer?Spend time with their kids … and catch fish.So, if you’re looking for a unique way to …

BookBites: Mike Bond's Historical Saga "America" Is a Coming-of-Age Masterpiece

(NewsUSA) "A masterful storyteller." -Sacramento Bee "One of the 21st Century's most exciting authors." -Washington Times "Mike Bond's books are a national …

Thinking of selling your boat? Low inventory has buyers on the lookout

(BPT) - The best time of year to sell a boat fast and for the most money is before the height of the boating season, plus any time when demand for boats is strong and supply is low. That means, if …

National Poppy Day: Help meet essential needs of veterans and military families

(BPT) - For many Americans, a run to the grocery store is a simple task. You quickly grab items off the shelf with the next week of meals in mind. By the time you get up to the checkout counter, your …

Why would millions at risk of heart attack or stroke be prescribed medications not proven to reduce cardiovascular risk on top of statins?

(BPT) - As the world looks with hope to the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, there lies another ongoing health crisis that, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), kills more …

How you can help kids in foster care

(BPT) - Did you know there are almost 437,000 children and youth in foster care? According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, 45% of foster children are living in non-relative …

BookBites: A Potpourri of Help and Support, Fiction and Lessons for Children

(NewsUSA) "The Living Room: A Lung Cancer Community of Courage" by Bonnie Addario The words "lung cancer" strike fear in all of us. But where is the hope? It can be found …

Got perks? Get them by investing in brands you love

(BPT) - Loyalty programs and perks are everywhere, but wouldn’t it be great if the companies and brands you invest in rewarded us as shareholders?Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than …

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Going green: 5 tips to create an eco-friendly home

(BPT) - With sustainable practices top of mind and a revived shift toward conscious consumption, Americans everywhere are seeking ways to lead a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. From saving …

As carry out surges during the pandemic, landfills are filled with disposable containers

What are the most environmentally friendly alternatives for food packaging?

How to pick safer disposable materials

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