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Pathway to Plant-based Eating You may already have heard of some compelling reasons why plant-based eating is beneficial: Carbon Footprint of Foods* Perhaps you have already been convinced of the reasons why plant-based eating may be better for the world and for your health, but you are concerned that a commitment toward this may be sacrificial—reducing your pleasure in living.  But many people who have embarked on this journey have experienced health improvements and have found that it has opened…

by Lou Anne Darin, Mother Earth Community member  December is a busy month and trying to be environmentally conscious during the holiday season may seem like a difficult task but here are a few ideas that I’d like to share with you.              I’ll start by talking about Christmas trees.  The most sustainable thing you can do is to buy a living tree and put it in the ground after the holidays.  If that works for you, that’s terrific, but don’t…

By Lou Anne DaRin I thought I’d say a few more words on composting because it’s such an important issue.  Have you heard about the Drawdown List?  It is a list experts have put together on things that could be done to have a positive impact for the Earth.  Number three on that list is food waste!  I recently learned that 50% of what is in landfills is made up of food waste and yard waste (30% food waste, 20%…

There are greener ways to travel than jumping in your car all the time. Be mindful about your transportation.

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