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Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy

Mar 31, 2025 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign.

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Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future

Mar 31, 2025 08:26AM ● By Tom Whittle

Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life.

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Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, the worldwide annual event that fosters environmental awareness and champions conservation initiatives designed to curb climate change.

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The Greener Guide to Earth Day – Every Day

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Every April, Earth Day arrives as a gentle call to notice the quiet hum of the planet, resonating a life force through every living thing.

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Be Green Pro: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Be Green Pro, in Delafield offers Green Lawn, Tree & Garden Care, and Pest Control services that help us create a healthier, more green community.

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Roxy’s Natural Cleaning: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Roxy's Natural Cleaning LLC offers services that help create a cleaner, healthier home for you and your family.

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Eco Harmony Landscape & Design: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Eco Harmony Landscape specializes in the design and construction of low-maintenance landscaping and patios and serves the greater Milwaukee area.

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DNA Hemp: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

DNA Hemp has been cultivating a hemp “farmacy” since 2019 and offer a line of full-spectrum CBD products from Wisconsin-grown hemp cultivation, using organic farming methods.

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Driftless Seed Supply: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Driftless Seed Supply is making contributions to environmental sustainability through its commitment to regional seed stewardship, using a collaborative approach with Midwest farmers.

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To Your Health Juicery: 2025 Green Profiles

Mar 31, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Founded by a mother-daughter duo, To Your Health Juicery shares the healing benefits of planet-friendly, local and organic cold-pressed juice to our Milwaukee community.

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Rock the Green’s 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration and 30th Annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup

Mar 17, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Saturday, April 26, Milwaukee Riverkeeper will host the annual Spring Cleanup event to restore our local rivers in over 80 locations, followed by Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration.

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Foraging for Herbal Remedies in the Late Midwest Winter

Feb 28, 2025 09:00AM ● By Linda M. Conroy, MSS, MLSP

Winter in the Midwest offers a chance to forage for healing plants. Cottonwood buds, gathered in February and March, are used to make balm of Gilead oil, known for its anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Drought-Resistant Gardening: Conserving Water in the Backyard

Feb 28, 2025 08:26AM ● By Sue Markgraf

Water-wise gardening techniques and drought-tolerant plants can conserve resources while maintaining healthy landscapes.

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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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Bionica Dental Wellness Moves to New Delafield Location

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Officially opening in Delafield on Feb. 17, renowned holistic and biologic dental office Bionica Dental Wellness has moved to a state-of-the-art facility at 2574 Sun Valley Drive, Suite 100.

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Milwaukee Makers Market Kicks Off 2025 Season

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Makers Market & Marketplace, founded in 2017 by local artist Ryan Laessig, returns for its 2025 season with monthly events from April through December across Milwaukee.

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Driftless Seed Supply Strengthens Local Food Systems

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Producing regionally adapted, open-pollinated seeds, Driftless Seed Supply ensures that farmers & gardeners have access to varieties suited to the region’s unique climate and soil conditions.

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To Your Health Juicery Brings Organic, Cold-Pressed Juice to Milwaukee

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

To Your Health Juicery, a mother-daughter-owned organic juice company, is on a mission to share the healing benefits of cold-pressed juice.

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The Greener Guide to Lush Lawns and Landscapes

Feb 28, 2025 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Spring will soon breathe new life into landscapes, and new grass from seeding, sodding and renovating. Here are some tips for nurturing a lush, vibrant lawn from the ground up.

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Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly: How Milkweed and City Gardens Can Help

Jan 31, 2025 08:26AM ● By The Field Museum of Chicago staff

Urban milkweed gardens play a critical role in saving monarch butterflies and supporting ecosystems.

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