tag:www.nalancaster.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=14Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks Page 14Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-02T15:40:21-05:00urn:uuid:2537033d-acfe-4a13-8ca0-6159485f5e992019-08-16T00:07:53-04:002021-03-02T15:40:21-05:00Loving It: Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution2018-06-29 12:02:00 -0400Rachael OppyMcDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end, and Dunkin’ Donuts is phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3b1e1870-24b4-4f37-9209-eac209bff7482019-08-16T00:35:58-04:002019-08-16T00:35:58-04:00Natural Pools: Swim Amidst Stones and Plants2018-06-29 12:01:00 -0400AnonymousNatural pools, which may be built of stone and clay and filtered with aquatic plants, turn out to be both eco-friendly and price competitive compared to conventional swimming pools.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:43b111c2-c141-4890-a017-484e0df92c312019-08-16T00:10:25-04:002019-08-16T00:10:25-04:00We Need Clean Waters: Streams and Rivers Are Life Links2018-05-31 11:43:23 -0400Avery MackEfforts are underway around the country to make polluted waterways clean again and to instill local appreciation for their many helpful roles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:269ae60a-1876-4689-a121-fbf6746e10862019-08-16T00:14:21-04:002019-08-16T00:14:21-04:00Livable Communities We Love: Good for People and the Planet2018-05-31 11:43:00 -0400John D. Ivanko and Lisa KiviristAcross the country, cities from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to Portland are finding fresh new ways to create engaging street life for residents while eco-upgrading their green spaces, services and infrastructure.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6ec4ba09-7f45-4ebd-9893-5c032c25232d2019-08-16T00:35:28-04:002019-08-16T00:35:28-04:00Quick Quarters: Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing2018-05-31 11:41:31 -0400AnonymousHarnessing technology and cleverness, homebuilding startups in the Ukraine, Italy and Lebanon are offering tiny, energy-neutral, quick-built houses at low cost.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:51341b91-cb44-4494-b54f-e1cf8bacf0362019-08-16T00:27:27-04:002019-08-16T00:27:27-04:00Boston Ban: Plastic Bags Get the Boot2018-05-31 11:41:28 -0400AnonymousJoining a nationwide movement, Boston has banned single-use plastic shopping bags, requiring shoppers to bring their own totes or pay for eco-friendly bags.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:882d58b1-3712-49f3-b25e-078699993f202019-08-16T00:40:04-04:002019-08-16T00:40:04-04:00Eco-Upgrades for America’s Landmarks: Monuments and Parks Adopt Sustainable Practices2018-04-30 11:42:23 -0400Avery MackFrom the Grand Canyon to the Gateway Arch to the Empire State Building, America’s landmarks are making the old new again with Earth-friendly changes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:770531c2-2bc3-43d9-b608-e11e8615d63a2019-08-16T01:17:45-04:002019-08-16T01:17:45-04:00Obsolete Packaging: Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays2018-04-30 11:17:36 -0400AnonymousA British supermarket chain plans to drastically lower its use of plastic packaging in 1,000 of its own-label products.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ff27d26f-eb01-43e9-b218-016cb890d09e2019-08-16T01:21:42-04:002019-08-16T01:21:42-04:00Recycling IQ: Take a Quiz to Help the Planet2018-04-30 11:17:33 -0400AnonymousIs this item trash, garbage or recyclable? As important as recycling is, it can sometimes be confusing. A short quiz offers answers to help sort out discards.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1b09c638-e947-4ff4-ae69-737eabffec102019-08-16T00:22:55-04:002021-03-11T15:39:39-05:00Healthy Climate, Healthy People: Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health2018-03-30 12:57:00 -0400Lisa MarshallAs the Earth slowly heats up, we’re being affected by rising allergens, disaster-related trauma and the increase in insects carrying dangerous diseases.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>