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Less Impact, Deeper Purpose: Tips for Leaving a Lighter Footprint

May 29, 2026 ● By Zak Logan

Sustainable living habits, from reducing consumption to mindful purchasing, lower environmental impact while fostering purpose, stronger relationships and a more intentional lifestyle.

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Sustainable Men’s Fashion

May 29, 2026

Eco-conscious menswear prioritizes durable fabrics, low-impact materials and timeless design, reducing waste and microplastics while promoting ethical, long-lasting wardrobe choices.

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Bug Off: DIY Natural Insect Repellent for Ticks, Mosquitoes and More

May 05, 2026 ● By Jordan Peschek

Growing awareness around tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease has heightened interest in effective insect protection, while others simply seek more natural ways to stay comfortable during the warmer months. Try this DIY bug repellent.

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Wings and Wonder: The Healing Effects of Birdwatching

Apr 30, 2026 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Birdwatching boosts mental health, cognitive function and emotional resilience, with research linking nature observation to reduced stress and improved well-being.

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Giving an Old Bike New Life

Apr 30, 2026

Eco-friendly bicycling habits extend beyond riding, with tune-ups, resale, donation and creative upcycling offering sustainable ways to reduce waste and keep bikes in use.

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A Deeper Approach to Lyme Disease Gains Attention This Season

Apr 30, 2026 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Brookfield Health and Wellness continues to support individuals navigating the complexities of Lyme-related illness through a comprehensive, root-focused model of care.

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Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Mar 31, 2026 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Earth Day 2026 centers on “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting local and global events, clean-energy advocacy and community action built around environmental protection.

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Home Sweet Sustainable Home: Strategies for Saving Money and the Planet

Mar 31, 2026 ● By Marlaina Donato

Affordable home sustainability can start with unplugging devices, sealing drafts, borrowing tools and making low-cost swaps that cut energy use, waste and household expenses.

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Natural Skincare Recipes

Mar 31, 2026

DIY natural skincare uses pantry staples like oats, honey and aloe vera to cut plastic waste, lower costs and simplify routines, with patch testing advised even for gentle ingredients.

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Sustainable Pantry Solutions: Maximize Space, Minimize Waste

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Zak Logan

Smart pantry organization with glass storage, bulk buying and eco-friendly containers reduces food waste and supports sustainable kitchen habits.

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Homemade Natural Cleaners That Work

Feb 27, 2026

Simple DIY natural cleaner recipes using vinegar, baking soda and essential oils cut toxins, reduce plastic waste and freshen homes safely.

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7 Best Air Purifiers for Cleaner, Healthier Home in 2026

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Jordan Peschek

Looking for the best air filter to help you breathe easier at home? Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies, have pets, or want to reduce dust and odors, choosing a reliable air filter with a HEPA filter can make a world of difference.

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Small Acts, Clear Skies: Daily Changes That Lighten Our Pollution Load

Jan 30, 2026 ● By Zak Logan

Daily choices—like skipping gas-powered tools, using low-VOC products and improving ventilation—can reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution

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The Collaborative Magic of Repair Fairs

Jan 30, 2026

Volunteers at global repair fairs help fix broken household goods, reducing waste and encouraging DIY skills, community connection and environmental responsibility

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The Greener Guide to January’s Simple Starts

Jan 01, 2026 ● By Patti Beres

January favors new beginnings with a big a reach. Start the year with habits that warm homes, steady landscapes and lighten the load on waterways and wildlife.

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Clean, Nonstick Cookware: Transforming the Kitchen for Human and Planetary Health

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Marlaina Donato

Concerns over PFAS in cookware are prompting a shift toward cast iron, stainless steel and true ceramic for safer cooking and reduced toxic exposure.

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Simple Habits for the Greenest Year Yet

Dec 31, 2025

Small changes like composting, shorter showers and plant-based meals offer big gains in cutting waste, lowering emissions and improving health for a more sustainable future.

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DNA Hemp Calls for Cannabis Reform to Protect Wisconsin Farmers

Nov 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

DNA Hemp issues a strong call to action on what they call the “THCA loophole,” arguing it is crippling Wisconsin’s agricultural economy while out-of-state producers reap the rewards

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Dr. Hira Chughtai, Dr. Udoka Holinbeck and Dr. Jamie Mandigo of Bionica Dental Wellness, Delafield
Newest Dentist Joins Bionica Dental Wellness

Nov 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Bionica Dental Wellness, of Delafield, recently welcomed Dr. Jamie Mandigo as the newest member of its skilled team.

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The Greener Guide to Wintering

Nov 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Each Season ushers in a change in rhythm to promote a natural, balanced cycle. Let winter remind us that rest is not for the lazy, but for those committed to a better future.

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The Joy of Local Holiday Shopping: Making the Most of the Human Touch

Nov 28, 2025 ● By Marlaina Donato

Local holiday shopping fosters joy, reduces emissions and keeps more money in hometown economies through meaningful, sensory-rich community connections.

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Eco-Smart E-Waste

Nov 28, 2025

Proper e-waste disposal prevents toxic pollution, saves energy and reduces landfill waste—protecting ecosystems while promoting responsible consumption.

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The Greener Guide to Winter-Ready Lawns & Landscapes

Nov 01, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Take time in November for a few simple rituals that hold habitat in place, keep soil fed and make tools ready for the return of a healthy and vibrant spring landscape.

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Indoor Oasis: How Houseplants Transform the Winter Blues

Oct 31, 2025 ● By Maya Whitman

Houseplants support mood, air quality and sensory calm during winter, offering therapeutic benefits even for those without a green thumb.

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Honoring the Earth and Each Other

Oct 31, 2025

Simple shifts—like reusable tableware, local produce and low-waste meals—can make Thanksgiving more sustainable without losing warmth or tradition

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Creativity Therapy: Discovering the Healing Power of Crafting

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Megy Karydes

Hands-on crafts like knitting and pottery reduce anxiety, boost dopamine and provide mindful calm in a fast-paced, screen-saturated world.

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Sustainable Halloween Costumes

Sep 30, 2025

DIY costumes made from reused clothing, household items and natural materials offer a low-waste alternative to fast-fashion Halloween gear.

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Why Ceramic Implants are the Better Option for 
Replacing Teeth

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Sponsored Content Learn why ceramic implants increase the odds of long-term implant success that not only integrates well with bone, but is also free of any toxic metals and materials that damage your health.

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Seven Tips for Chronic Inflammation

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Sponsored Content More than half the U.S. population is suffering from chronic inflammation, leading to cancer, diseases and other health conditions. Read more to learn how you can get help now.

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The Greener Guide to October Homes and Harvests

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

With school back in session and weather still agreeable, October brings fairs, farm stands and markets with early-fall produce. Now is the perfect time to intentionally decide how to shop.

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Ocean Harvests: Eco-Friendly Benefits of Seaweed

Aug 29, 2025 ● By Maya Whitman

Seaweed farming improves marine ecosystems, sequesters carbon, and offers sustainable food, fertilizer, and plastic alternatives.

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Packing School Lunch With Zero Waste

Aug 29, 2025

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 ● 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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The Harmonious Home Décor: Strategies That Promote Well-Being

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Megy Karydes

Biophilic design, feng shui, and intentional soundscapes transform homes into wellness sanctuaries that support emotional balance and energy flow.

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Baking Soda: The All-Purpose Dynamo

Jul 31, 2025

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 ● 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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The Wellness Power of Watermelon

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Watermelon isn’t just a quintessential summer fruit—it’s a powerhouse of hydration and healing, and hosts many benefits to keep you well this season.

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Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Maya Whitman

Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces.

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Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor

Jun 30, 2025

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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Lakeshore State Park to Add Visitor Center and Boost Outdoor Programs

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Lakeshore State Park in downtown Milwaukee is building support to create a visitor center aimed at enriching the experience of nature in the heart of the city.

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Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

May 30, 2025

Join Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference, Sept. 19–21 in Rosholt, WI. Explore fungi’s vital role with top speakers. Early-bird rates end July 1. Info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com

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Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

May 30, 2025 ● By Marlaina Donato

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world.

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To Your Health Juicery Serves Up Wellness at Local Farmers Markets

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

On Saturdays and Sundays this season, To Your Health Juicery, a mother-daughter-owned organic juice company, will be serving cold-pressed wellness at 3 southeast Wisconsin farmers markets.

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Soap Fixx Co. Offers Earth-Friendly Artisan Goods

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Soap Fixx Co., a local woman-owned business based in Waukesha, offers quality products to customers seeking sustainable self-care.

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Step Into the Hidden World of Fungi This September

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference is scheduled for September 19 to 21 in Rosholt, Wisconsin, and will explore how fungi silently influences soil health and global culture.

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Health Habits for Dental (and Whole Body) Health

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Ample research reminds us that oral health impacts overall health: here are a some oral care tips for healthy mouth and body.

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The Greener Guide to Landscape 
Fungus: Friend or Foe?

May 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

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

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Sustainable Sportswear: Banishing Plastic From Fitness Apparel

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Tom Whittle

Eco-friendly fabrics and smarter laundering practices help reduce microplastic pollution while maintaining performance in activewear.

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Milwaukee Makers Market Celebrates Our Local Makers Community

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The 2025 Milwaukee Markers Market events are held monthly from March through December. Admission is free.

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The Greener Guide to Inviting Pollinators

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Patti Beres

Spring has finally settled in, and gardens are stirring back to life. There’s a special joy in spotting the first bees and butterflies gliding among fresh blooms.

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