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Packing School Lunch With Zero Waste

Aug 29, 2025 08:00AM

Zero-waste lunch packing with reusable containers and homemade snacks helps reduce landfill waste and encourages healthier eating habits.

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The Greener Guide to Bug-Smart Prevention 
and Home Prep: Prevention Beats a Spray Later

Aug 29, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Patti Beres of Be Green Pro, LLC, shares that the best way to beat bugs this season is through prevention, and provides eco-conscientious green tips to win before they even start to invade.

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Baking Soda: The All-Purpose Dynamo

Jul 31, 2025 08:00AM

Eco-friendly and budget-wise, baking soda shines as a non-toxic staple for cleaning, personal care, and home remedies with wide-ranging applications.

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The Greener Guide to Ants and Aphids

Jul 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Warm weather often reveals a tiny unwanted partnership on garden stems: Aphids sip plant sap while ants harvest their sugary honeydew. Learn simple, green ways to help disrupt this alliance.

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Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Jun 30, 2025 08:00AM

Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces

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The Greener Guide to Mid-Summer Moments

Jun 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Mid-summer moments pass in a blink, but shared wonder roots them in memory. Here's an eco tip that will help set the season's scene.

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Men’s Grooming Goes Green

May 30, 2025 08:00AM

Toxic ingredients and plastic waste in men’s grooming spark a shift toward eco-friendly razors, deodorants and botanical-based body care with lower health and environmental impact.

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The Greener Guide to Landscape 
Fungus: Friend or Foe?

May 30, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Not every fungal guest signals trouble, though some fungi deserve extra attention.

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Composting Basics

Apr 30, 2025 08:00AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Indoor and outdoor composting reduces landfill waste, enriches soil health, cuts methane emissions, and supports sustainable gardening and eco-friendly living.

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Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants

Mar 31, 2025 08:00AM

Native plants conserve water, reduce maintenance, and provide vital support for pollinators, birds and local ecosystems.

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Windowsill Herb Gardening

Feb 28, 2025 08:00AM

Simple steps for growing fresh herbs at home can reduce pesticide use and packaging waste.

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Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Jan 31, 2025 08:00AM

Meaningful, sustainable Valentine’s crafts like birdseed ornaments and melted crayon hearts make gift-giving special.

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New Uses for Old T-Shirts

Dec 31, 2024 08:00AM

Revive old T-shirts with creative DIY ideas. Make scrunchies, tote bags, dog toys, memory quilts, braided baskets, or reusable cleaning cloths.

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The Greener Guide to Nature’s Rhythm: Finding Light in the Darker Days

Nov 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

As December settles in, many of us wake and return home in darkness. While this seasonal shift can feel challenging, it’s also nature’s way of encouraging us to slow down and reconnect.

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Handcrafted Thanksgiving Decor

Oct 31, 2024 08:00AM

Celebrate Thanksgiving with eco-friendly, handmade decorations. Craft an acorn wreath, clove-scented apples, gratitude place cards, and a hand-turkey tablecloth to bring seasonal charm and warmth to your home.

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The Greener Guide to Fall Fertilization for Lawn Health

Oct 31, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

As the colorful leaves of fall signal winter’s approach, now is the time for the most essential step to prepare your grass for the cold. Read now to learn what you should do.

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Smashing Pumpkins: Turning Jack-O-Lanterns Into Compost

Sep 30, 2024 08:00AM

Hosting a pumpkin smash party is a fun way to divert pumpkins from landfills, turning them into valuable compost that enriches the soil and reduces environmental impact.

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The Greener Guide to Preserving Fall Leaves and Making Family Memories

Sep 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Patti Beres with Be Green Pro shares eco-friendly ways to preserve fall memories with this DIY leaf preservation project.

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Benefits and Tips for Planting Native Trees

Aug 30, 2024 08:00AM

As people become increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, planting native trees stands out as an impactful action.

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The Greener Guide to Understanding Lawn Fungus Among Us

Aug 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

This year’s unusually high rainfall has increased lawn and garden fungal diseases. Here’s what you might encounter, particularly in newly established or older lawns weakened by chemical use.

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