tag:www.naturalmke.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=12Green Living Green Living | Natural MKE Page 12Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:13:11-05:00urn:uuid:48455245-f803-4a86-a437-17cbb33e676d2019-08-16T00:13:11-05:002019-08-16T00:13:11-05:00Rebirthing Books: New Life for Old Friends2018-10-31 11:04:00 -0500AnonymousRather than letting books collect dust at home, we can donate them to local, national and international efforts that redistribute them to readers and underfunded libraries worldwide.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:75b06b6c-f8f9-4a09-8174-49397299ebfb2019-08-15T23:04:15-05:002019-08-15T23:04:15-05:00Corporate Conscience: Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints2018-09-28 10:58:50 -0500AnonymousMcDonald’s plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 165 million tons in 12 years, and Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer plans to wholly rely on renewable sources for energy in seven years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1508d4ff-56b1-4e3e-8d85-9403208d13472019-08-15T23:33:53-05:002019-08-15T23:33:53-05:00Debris Drop-Off: Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters2018-09-28 10:58:47 -0500AnonymousThe number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland has dropped by 30 percent following those countries setting fees on bags.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e42c997c-71aa-4721-9281-111b30acd3612019-08-16T00:05:40-05:002019-08-16T00:05:40-05:00Last Straw: Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless2018-09-28 10:58:46 -0500AnonymousTo end the pollution caused by 500 million discarded plastic straws daily in the U.S., eateries are forgoing them, cities are banning them, and groups are selling bamboo and silicone replacements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e4ec13f-8a7a-4b64-bbdb-7c6e043e7b9e2019-08-15T23:18:13-05:002019-08-15T23:18:13-05:00The Rise of Blue Zones in America: Places that Encourage Healthy Living2018-09-28 10:57:29 -0500Avery MackBlue Zone cities nationwide are making life for their citizens longer and better by encouraging healthy eating, regular exercise and activities that further connection.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ff0a05f-4ced-45d3-98bb-764babc44db82019-08-15T23:58:24-05:002019-08-15T23:58:24-05:00Zero Waste Lifestyle: Ways to Make Far Less Trash2018-08-31 11:10:31 -0500Avery MackLight-years beyond the idea of basic decluttering is the concept of zero waste, which means adopting everyday strategies like halting junk mail and adopting gently used, pre-loved items in order to live lightly on the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:83e1c08b-9721-48ee-97f8-b672ada334372019-08-15T23:21:27-05:002019-08-15T23:21:27-05:00Sunny Success: New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources2018-08-31 10:51:39 -0500AnonymousInvestors worldwide invested more in solar power than in any other single energy technology in 2017.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1560f563-919c-44a6-8bd1-312dafca22ec2019-08-15T23:47:55-05:002019-08-15T23:47:55-05:00Flower Power: Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative2018-08-31 10:51:37 -0500AnonymousBritish farmers are planting wildflowers to understand if the presence of pest-eating insects can make their use of pesticide a last rather than first resort.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a898ceb0-a3b2-4128-8f87-6ae6b22ab46a2019-08-16T00:15:21-05:002019-08-16T00:15:21-05:00After Plastic: New Eco-Packaging Options Underway2018-08-31 10:51:36 -0500AnonymousAs leading industries turn their attention to adopt sustainable principles, engineers and inventors are developing product packaging bioplastics that readily degrade.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:836c24fa-a90b-4cad-a732-414125b29d1c2019-08-15T23:37:00-05:002019-08-15T23:37:00-05:00Green Shoes: Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles2018-08-31 10:51:35 -0500AnonymousLiving an eco-lifestyle extends to the shoes on our feet, with strategies that include better maintenance, eco-friendly materials and sustainability-savvy shoemakers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ff12c6d-bfee-47b5-98b7-2adbdbfbdeda2019-08-16T00:14:53-05:002019-08-16T00:14:53-05:00Plog On: Picking Up Litter While Jogging Becomes a Winning Trend2018-07-31 11:29:45 -0500AnonymousPlogging, Sweden’s latest fitness craze, is catching on in Europe and the U.S., as joggers not only clean up trash but also burn more calories in the process.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:898f6e97-af84-449f-9f84-125523c25cc12019-08-16T00:16:27-05:002019-08-16T00:16:27-05:00Hyperloop Hyper-Speed: Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel2018-07-31 11:29:45 -0500AnonymousPlans are underway in Europe for a vacuum-tube mode of transport capable of zooming people and freight safely overland at 700 miles per hour.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:029d1d7b-3f0e-4af1-ae58-7533697a33262019-08-15T23:04:06-05:002019-08-15T23:04:06-05:00Rethinking Toiletries: Using Less Saves Both Money and the Planet2018-07-31 11:29:42 -0500AnonymousIt’s easy to load up on pricey personal care products that ultimately get little use, but a few key strategies can simplify daily life as well lower expenses and waste.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e89b89fa-75a5-4258-859d-5810f9e78a2b2019-08-16T00:19:35-05:002019-08-16T00:19:35-05:00Waste No Water: Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation2018-07-31 11:29:38 -0500April ThompsonAs potable water gets scarcer worldwide, American communities are creatively exploring ways to encourage people to be always water wise.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ea0d1de5-c64e-4dbd-b164-7dae26747ada2019-08-23T11:29:52-05:002019-08-23T11:29:52-05:00Cedarburg Garden Walk Showcases Stunning Landscapes2018-07-03 01:25:39 -0500AnonymousThe 10th annual Cedarburg Garden Walk, sponsored by the Cedarburg Woman’s Club, takes place this year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14 and 15.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8b3b3595-0b7e-4ace-aefc-fc6473f8d5122019-08-23T11:29:51-05:002019-08-23T11:29:51-05:00New Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging and Training Facility in Wisconsin2018-07-03 01:25:35 -0500AnonymousThe lab is designed to charge electric vehicles and provide hands-on training at MREA’s headquarters in Custer, Wisconsin.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:80d59d32-b2f9-49a5-8baa-0a0e14a239de2019-08-15T23:44:03-05:002021-03-11T14:25:18-06:00Art that Inspires Action: Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty2018-06-29 11:28:20 -0500Avery MackBy using marine debris, steel, twigs and even snow, artists are incorporating the natural world into their work while simultaneously sending out an SOS from the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bec39ca0-4a06-4c4b-a378-2c0309a79b602019-08-15T23:06:23-05:002019-08-15T23:06:23-05:00Meat Menace: Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil2018-06-29 11:02:00 -0500AnonymousNew data shows that emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with three large meat producers emitting as much as some oil companies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2537033d-acfe-4a13-8ca0-6159485f5e992019-08-15T23:07:53-05:002021-03-02T14:40:21-06:00Loving It: Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution2018-06-29 11:02:00 -0500Rachael OppyMcDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end, and Dunkin’ Donuts is phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b1e1870-24b4-4f37-9209-eac209bff7482019-08-15T23:35:58-05:002019-08-15T23:35:58-05:00Natural Pools: Swim Amidst Stones and Plants2018-06-29 11:01:00 -0500AnonymousNatural pools, which may be built of stone and clay and filtered with aquatic plants, turn out to be both eco-friendly and price competitive compared to conventional swimming pools.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalmke.com">Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine</a></small></p>