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May 6th 2019
3 Ways to Improve Your Backyard Habitat!
Backyard habitats are critical for wild species in human-dominated landscapes. This week, we're highlighting a few of our favorite posts to help you make your yard Nature-friendly this Spring!Learn ho…
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Mar 29th 2019
How You Can Stop Microfiber Pollution!
Microfiber gives new meaning to the expression "It all comes out in the wash!" Have you read about how our clothes can be a source of…
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Mar 8th 2019
Important Updates on Sustainability and Palm Oil
In this post, we discuss RSPO sustainability certifications for palm oil. If you're not familiar with palm oil, check out our introductory post about it from 2015! Sustainability certificati…
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Mar 3rd 2019
What is Soap?
Have you ever wondered what soap is, or been curious about the science behind the bubbles? The magical kettle of soapy stew holds lessons in science for me and you! You don't have to be a…
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Feb 15th 2019
Is Vegan Soap Animal and Environmentally Friendly?
WHAT IS VEGAN SOAP? A LOOK BEHIND THE LABEL!Symbols used on 'vegan' productsIf you use handmade soap, you've probably seen "vegan" on more than one product label. Does that mean your vegan bar soap is…
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Jan 21st 2019
Gifts of the Trees
Take a moment today to appreciate a tree. Choose a tree that has a presence in your daily life. Maybe one you've noticed but haven't given much thought to.Touch the tree. Be present with the tree…
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Nov 7th 2018
Monarchs Arrive at Overwintering Grounds!
The first sighting of a monarch arriving in an overwintering area was announced yesterday! We raised monarchs this year and are excited to hear that monarchs are reaching their wintering grounds west…
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Oct 21st 2018
A Monarch is Born!
Raising monarch butterflies this summer was a magical experience! Why raise monarchs? Why not leave caterpillars alone to grow into butterflies out in the wild? Here are some compelling reasons: Survi…
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Aug 3rd 2018
Coffee for the Planet: How Your Coffee Affects Life on Earth
How do you choose a good cup of coffee?? Not just tasty good, but good for the planet? I used to think that organic Arabica beans were shade-grown and ecosystem friendly. I now know it's not so sim…
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Jul 23rd 2018
How to Stop Your Cat From Killing Birds!
Here's a shocking fact about cats and birds… In the U.S. and Canada, more birds are killed by cats every year than by collisions with windows and buildings…in fact, cats are the #1 cause of bird death…
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Jul 19th 2018
How to Feed Hummingbirds!
Hummingbirds are easy to love! Tiny, brilliant and brave, they light up my day every time I see one! Here are some interesting facts about hummingbirds: They have the fastest metabolism of any animal…
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Mar 26th 2018
Palm Oil Production (Part 2), Challenges for Sustainability
Problems with palm oil evade simple solutions. We may like to think that environmental and social sustainability problems can be solved in the marketplace by requiring responsible standards. Wh…
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