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Green Fitness
Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Oct 31, 2023 ● By Kiki Powers

Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment.

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Joys of Minimalism
The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Oct 31, 2023 ● By Carrie Jackson

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.

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How Humans Can Live Longer Without Taking Drugs, Help Lower Global Temperatures & Save the Planet

Oct 01, 2023 ● By Dr. Eric Weisman

Non-GMO plant-based protein diets for humans also significantly reduces progressive arterial blockage disease which is the number one cause of death in the U.S. and Canada.

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TRANSFORMING TRASH INTO TREASURE
Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Sep 29, 2023 ● By Gisele Rinaldi

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary.

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Healthy Tree Stewardship in the Face of Seasonal Droughts

Sep 01, 2023 ● By Patti Beres

Trees play a vital role in our ecosystems and offer many benefits, but seasonal drought conditions threaten their well-being. Here are a few strategies to nurture healthy tree stewardship.

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Understanding Light Pollution
Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies

Aug 31, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

At Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way.

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Sustainable Families—
Sustainable Future

Aug 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Pattie Beres, of Be Green Pro landscape services, shares strategies for green living for our community to help kids live greener too, including composting and participating in local events.

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Dentistry From a Whole-Body Approach

Aug 01, 2023 ● By Dr. Udoka Holinbeck

A whole-body approach is a philosophy that recognizes this strong oral-systemic connection that is consciously aware and mindful of the patient's overall health in creating treatment plans.

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Refreshing Watermelon Fruit Juice

Aug 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

The human body is approximately 90 percent water, and with summer heat, hydration is vital for our health: Watermelon is packed full of nutrients & the hydration we need for the summer heat.

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Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges
Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Carrie Jackson

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet.

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Regenerative Farming
The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Kelcie Ottoes

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet.

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Fighting Climate Change in the Garden
Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Reversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden.

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Natural Tricks To Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Patti Beres

Using natural repellents and prevention methods are a safe and effective way to take necessary precautions against tick and mosquito-borne diseases while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Patti Beres from Be Green Pro in Delafield, Wisconsin shares insight.

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Kudos: Blue Ribbon Organics Makes Strides in Plastic Reduction

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Four years ago, leadership at Caledonia-based Blue Ribbon Organics chose to prohibit the composting of manufactured materials labeled compostable.

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Doctor in the Kitchen: Creamy Green Basil Smoothie

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

This month, Dr. Sarah Axtell of Lakeside Medicine brings us this creamy green basil smoothie recipe that has a sweet herby flavor of summer and is packed full of antioxidants.

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Local Body Care Products Company Offers Chemical-Free Insect Repellant

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Nourish Natural Products has developed Organic Bug Spray, a zero-chemical spray that helps repel mosquitoes, ticks and other biting insects in Wisconsin and the Midwest where buggy summers are everpresent.

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The Green Team Wisconsin
The Green Team’s Sustainable Landscaping and 
Socially Conscious Ethos

Jun 01, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Since forming The Green Team sustainable landscaping company in 2007, they have been committed to beautifying green spaces that is both sustainable and honors the environment and community.

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DNA Hemp, West Bend Farmers Market at Alternate Location for 2023 Season

Jun 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

DNA Hemp will be at multiple farmers markets this summer and fall, including the West Bend Farmers Market at its alternate location, the Menomonee Falls market and the Thiensville market.

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Clover Spreads Plant Education With Informative Website Page

Jun 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Clover, a locally owned shop that sells live plants and plant-care products, has an informative page on their website that educates plant owners about plant care topics for a thriving home.

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Socially Conscious Investing
Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds

May 31, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

When choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people.

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Green Grilling
Greener Grilling

May 31, 2023

The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.

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Organic Seedling Sale at Winterspring CSA Farm

May 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Winterspring CSA Farm, in West Bend, WI, will hold its annual seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 13, and is taking orders for their CSA to feed 300+ families with healthy food each week.

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Gardening Therapy
Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Roxy’s Natural Cleaning: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Roxy’s Natural Cleaning: 2023 Green Directory

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April 2023 Publisher Letter

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Jordan Peschek

More natural ingredients, more natural products, more clean communities, more healthy families. Healthy People, Healthy Planet. We’re all in this together.

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Winterspring CSA Farm: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Serving the Greater Milwaukee Area throughout a 20-week summer season, Winterspring CSA Farm feeds over 200 families each week, seeking to connect people to the land through nourishing food.

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Treetop Explorer, LLC: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Open Climbs and Adult Climbs are great ways to detach from the stressors of the day, rejuvenate and find inner peace.
 Climbs are offered around Waukesha County and are appropriate for ages 7 years to adult.

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DNA Hemp: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

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

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Clover Plant Shop: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Clover is a locally owned shop in Milwaukee that sells live plants and plant care products, and strives to be approachable to all experience levels. The Clover team cultivates plants and partnerships.

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Winterspring Community-Supported Agriculture Launch and Seedling Sale

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Winterspring will hold its annual seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 13. Winterspring has also partnered with farms to offer eggs, mushrooms and flower bouquets as add-on options.

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Spring Salad Spotlights Flavors of Fresh Garden Peas

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

With spring comes the freshest, most tender peas of the season. Peas are in the legume family, similar to a bean, and they boast the health benefits of potassium, folate and fiber.

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Il Bosco: Eco-Boutique: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Il Bosco, Italian for “the forest”, is an inspiring, artistic, green and fashion-forward eco-boutique in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee.

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Eco Harmony Landscape & Design LLC: 2023 Green Directory

Apr 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

As a full-service hardscape and landscaping company, Eco Harmony specializes in the design and construction of low-maintenance landscaping and patios.

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A plant getting rained on.
Trees Can Benefit From Adding Biodynamic Compost Tea

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content Biodynamic compost tea treatments can be purchased online and at garden centers, although they can be made less expensively at home using the same technique as making sun tea in a large glass jar or pitcher.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT
A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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Earth Day 2023
Earth Day 2023: Investing In Our Planet

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sandra Yeyati

This year’s Earth Day theme—Invest in Our Planet—reminds us that it is not enough to merely celebrate our ancestral home for one day. Find online events to participate here.

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Young Climate Activists
The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.

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someone pulling out radishes from their garden.
How to Start Seeds Outside in March for Cool Weather Vegetable Crops

Mar 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content Are you ready to get your garden started early this year and enjoy just-harvested cool weather veggies?

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Savory Tomato Soup: Makes a Heart-Warming March Dinner

Mar 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

The rich taste will bring back memories of the abundant garden or farmers market and fill your cells with energy captured from the warm sun.

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Sustainability Saving Earth and Water
Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato

Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.

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Tiffany Hinton-Cutivating Guts-seed starting
Indoor Seeding to Win This Midwest Gardening Season

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content February is the perfect time to start seeds for this year's Midwest vegetable garden. The process is simple and with a little prep, you'll be ready to plant summer crops in your garden this May.

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Roxy’s Natural Cleaning Offers Special Spring Pricing

Feb 01, 2023 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Roxy’s Natural Cleaning, LLC, servicing southeast Wisconsin, is running special pricing for spring cleaning services booked from February through April.

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Green Living Sustainable Living home toxins
Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.

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Leather alternative purse made out of mushroom mycelium
The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.

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Homemade crafted snowman and reindeer made out of wood
Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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Chart of various sources of PFAS forever chemicals
Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Sheryl DeVore

Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.

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Saving our Soil with Gardening in 3 Easy Steps

Oct 02, 2022 ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content These three tips are an excellent start to improve your harvest next year, in your Wisconsin or Illlinois backyard or raised bed garden, even in the suburbs. Autumn is the time to begin.

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Local Mom Starts Kids Gardening Club

Oct 01, 2022 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Cultivating Guts owner Tiffany Hinton has started the Little Witches Moon Gardening Club, a live nature school that meets monthly.

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Enroll Now for Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Water and Environmental Programs

Oct 01, 2022 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) cert. program for water technician and the Environment Health and Water Quality Technology associate degree program begin the week of Jan. 15, 2023.

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Hand holding out smart phone next to bluetooth speaker and headphones sitting on table next to papers and potted plant
Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

There is strong evidence of a correlation between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposures and various health conditions. Here are ways to reduce exposure.

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