tag:www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=6Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh Page 6Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-31T09:49:38-04:00urn:uuid:84963107-17e8-4668-81bb-2a6a854ef2f42020-11-11T12:22:37-05:002021-03-31T09:49:38-04:00Pay Where We Play: Boosting the Hometown Economy2020-11-27 09:30:00 -0500Sandra YeyatiSpending money on purchases from local businesses in the community is so important to help to build robust hometown economies. Here are ways to support your region with your buying power.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3a33742a-532a-4e0b-b371-774cc5fbf9b92020-10-15T15:20:27-04:002021-03-31T09:49:40-04:00The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options2020-10-30 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiGreen burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1c93f539-a7cd-497d-9d64-16481f57b3132020-09-14T15:51:56-04:002022-02-28T09:40:36-05:00Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin2020-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Yvette C. Hammett"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8e890f5d-2c8f-41fa-bada-4cef25206d8a2020-08-24T18:37:34-04:002022-03-31T10:55:22-04:00Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out2020-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Yvette C. HammettThe environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ce0970dc-6eb3-4f12-91a3-8880940143072020-07-15T16:52:44-04:002023-02-28T18:05:30-05:00The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe2020-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Kimberly B. WhittleDespite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:459b6b13-917a-482a-8a11-ec5e407aae482020-06-08T14:54:42-04:002022-03-31T10:56:51-04:00Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonThe use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dc3c8198-4f1f-412a-ade4-6bf96066c9c02020-05-22T12:49:45-04:002023-02-28T18:10:25-05:00Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road2020-05-29 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiTravel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92977dd9-3d85-4b3a-88ae-a8aea161fa7d2020-04-27T14:37:27-04:002022-03-31T11:00:30-04:00Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing2020-04-30 09:30:00 -0400April ThompsonFlower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b352a5b-1f01-4e90-8506-29c31f753e8e2020-03-25T19:36:06-04:002021-07-07T13:25:10-04:00Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis2020-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie MarshallAround the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5c8ab2ea-3be6-48c5-87e3-0c63689409762020-03-26T15:59:09-04:002022-03-31T11:03:16-04:00Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action2020-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiAwakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsswpa.com">Natural Awakenings SW PA, Greater Pittsburgh</a></small></p>