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Eco-friendly Back-to-School Tips

Posted on September 10, 2024

  It’s back-to-school season! This means another year of acquiring new school supplies and trying out new recipes for school lunches. While this is exciting, there are ways to do it with the environment in mind. Here are …

Urban Back Lanes

Posted on September 10, 2024

  If you wish to discover the character of a city, then you must study its back lanes. I have studied several cities casually, professionally, and academically, and in each case, my knowledge and understanding of a city were…

Connecting with Nature

Posted on September 10, 2024

  The greens and the blues of the world still surround us. Nature is a big part of our daily lives and its easy to take it for granted. Summer is a perfect opportunity to have a day to sit back, relax, and appreciate your natur…

Energy Efficiency Tip Sheet

Posted on August 16, 2024

  No Cost- Tips Use an indoor drying rack or an outdoor clothesline instead of a clothes dryer. Use the sensory option on your clothes dryer instead of the timer (this also helps reduce static). Air dry your dishes ins…

Environmental education can be defined as “a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem-solving, and take action to improve the environment” (United States Environmental Protection Ag…