Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion Are Christmas Tree Farms Sustainable?
"Some builders are looking to wood construction as a renewable form of building. But like Christmas trees, the devil is in the details—what kind of wood, how is it grown, and so on. It seems to me that the more we are in tune with natural processes…"
5 hours ago
Liza Kirby replied to Alison Clary's discussion Are Christmas Tree Farms Sustainable?
"Alison--Great discussion of Christmas tree life cycles and the trade-offs! Could there be an opportunity to re-imagine this iconic holiday tradition?...perhaps converting trash to trees and creating a new art form. :)"
yesterday
Alison Clary replied to Liza Kirby's discussion Fun Holiday Experiences
"SO many wonderful activities to choose from here! Thank you for an excellent resource!"
yesterday
Alison Clary replied to Jim Gunshinan's discussion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Not Energy Smart, Yet
"Very informative and educational article, Jim!"
yesterday
Alison Clary replied to Sarah Nep's discussion Less is More – Holiday Style
"Sarah, I loved this article. It made me relax more just by reading it!"
yesterday
Alison Clary posted a discussion
We’ve posted many articles on how to make Christmas greener, and these discussions invariably address the dilemma of choosing an artificial tree vs. a real tree. Whether you are religious, spiritual, or secular, the Christmas tree is a popular…
Nov 29
Jim Gunshinan replied to Alison Clary's discussion How Sustainable Is Cotton?
"Good to know more about a product we all know and love to cozy up with."
Nov 2
Liza Kirby replied to Alison Clary's discussion How Sustainable Is Cotton?
"Great explanation of different types of cotton fibers, eco-friendly alternatives, and the farm-to-fashion supply chains!"
Oct 28
Alison Clary replied to Liza Kirby's discussion Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
"What an outstanding resource! You've provided an amazing amount of pertinent information and excellent suggestions. Inspiring photos too!"
Oct 27
Alison Clary posted a discussion
The fashion industry places a heavy burden on the planet. It is responsible for 10 percent of global greenhouse emissions and is the second largest consumer of the world’s water supply. The huge number of resources required to manufacture clothing…
Oct 27
John Kujanek replied to Alison Clary's discussion Tips For Keeping Halloween Scary But Sustainable
"Excellent article!"
Oct 5
Alison Clary replied to Liza Kirby's discussion 10 Fall Gardening Tips
"Liza, Thanks for a lovely and uplifting article with lots of helpful information for planting in fall!"
Oct 4
Liza Kirby replied to Alison Clary's discussion Tips For Keeping Halloween Scary But Sustainable
"Wonderful ideas for eco-friendly Halloween costumes, decorating, and treats!"
Oct 2
Alison Clary posted a discussion
 Halloween is one of the spookiest times of the year for the environment. Mass-produced fast fashion composed of cheap, one-use polyester costumes; plastic candy wrappers and packaging; throwaway porch and party decorations; and pumpkins left to rot…
Sep 29
Alison Clary posted a discussion
Regardless of the season or amount of time spent at the beach, on the slopes, or retrieving the daily newspaper, our skin accumulates a lifetime of effects from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Sunscreen helps protect skin and prevent sunburn, the…
May 26
Alison Clary replied to Alison Clary's discussion What's The Dirt On Greenwashing?
"Wow, I appreciate that feedback so much!"
May 12
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