tag:www.healthylivingmichigan.com,2005:/categories/green-livingGreen Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-14T18:58:16-04:00urn:uuid:b759f25d-8820-4bd5-ba9d-e8830110252a2024-02-25T19:42:48-05:002024-03-14T18:58:16-04:00Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats2024-02-29 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesPollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd576415-8ee9-414f-b478-ca010fd9b78c2024-02-26T11:10:39-05:002024-03-01T20:42:15-05:00Forest Stewardship2024-02-29 09:00:00 -0500Kris UrquhartActions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:60adf259-36d4-4fda-ab33-56eb36c2d91d2024-01-24T15:41:54-05:002024-03-01T15:31:53-05:00Lowering Our Battery Footprint: A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies2024-01-31 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesAmericans buy and discard about 3 billion lithium-ion and alkaline batteries annually. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6980bac-7eea-4813-825b-b6b887ae31632023-12-18T13:42:52-05:002024-02-07T19:24:26-05:00Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors2023-12-29 09:26:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesSpending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b43e3e2a-7d4e-41ff-8a9a-24adb94595042023-11-16T20:04:08-05:002024-02-02T15:36:05-05:00Keeping Holiday Parties Green2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kristy MayerLet’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1a2876c0-63f8-488a-86d1-122c61cf8a4a2023-11-16T20:11:04-05:002024-01-01T09:38:53-05:00Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Kelcie OttoesDonating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58f7cb18-f656-4f54-8244-137ae30ee2082023-10-19T14:34:38-04:002024-01-01T00:52:21-05:00Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym 2023-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Kiki PowersTraditional 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:819430b5-984a-4d5f-b912-b56048ffe85e2023-10-19T15:00:49-04:002024-01-01T17:46:58-05:00The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff2023-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonFinding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c7491ee3-f768-4da9-a24e-2194acdbd5492023-09-16T13:07:03-04:002023-10-31T11:02:34-04:00Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Gisele RinaldiMotivated 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:05d0d389-fc2a-47fe-997e-3df7296f58212023-08-16T16:35:02-04:002023-10-02T10:29:42-04:00Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheryl DeVoreAt 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.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.healthylivingmichigan.com">Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine</a></small></p>