tag:www.swflnaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=2Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-02-02T12:41:51-08:00urn:uuid:d1ae7f7c-2631-4b04-a4fc-f0b4d46889312023-05-17T18:29:29-07:002024-02-02T12:41:51-08:00Greener Grilling2023-05-31 06:30:00 -0700Kristy MayerThe aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a65f98fe-a2b9-4247-ae25-181ef87cdb412023-04-18T18:55:39-07:002023-06-05T15:11:17-07:00Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard2023-04-28 06:30:00 -0700Sheryl DeVoreThe exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e0e53bd-b800-4dfe-ace1-5b3c7a3b754c2023-03-16T18:36:32-07:002023-05-01T07:49:59-07:00The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living2023-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheila JulsonBorn in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6048582e-1d17-4119-b7fe-3cd72283e88a2023-03-17T12:54:22-07:002023-08-31T07:13:12-07:00A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture 2023-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiThe COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f5176c6-0ea1-475b-b6a2-e1f6c03f09fa2023-02-16T11:26:40-08:002023-04-04T13:19:14-07:00Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps2023-02-27 06:30:00 -0800Marlaina DonatoEverything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bce01595-5879-470c-8b5c-54c082d2ecbe2023-01-16T13:23:45-08:002023-08-10T10:35:28-07:00Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home2023-01-31 06:30:00 -0800Tom O'Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBNReducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bb77d402-070e-4a14-9eb6-64b1515853ff2022-12-11T16:30:37-08:002023-07-03T14:17:54-07:00The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics2022-12-30 06:30:00 -0800Sandra YeyatiMost clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:228c96ee-1c5e-454c-8504-eb2af6c7cd812022-11-15T13:57:32-08:002024-02-02T12:43:23-08:00Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season2022-11-30 06:30:00 -0800Kirby BaldwinThe holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a73ccca0-25db-4899-bc87-9a2fac4778482022-10-19T08:22:13-07:002022-12-06T16:21:26-08:00Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health2022-10-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheryl DeVoreAlthough some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6a523671-ca60-42d3-8ca7-23eb157eb1a32022-09-12T10:26:25-07:002022-11-05T05:36:35-07:00Sustainable Sanctuaries: Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home2022-09-30 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiHow to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet when upgrading, remodeling building or buying new houses.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a9199695-6bcc-47cf-a9a0-7db9709f3e642022-09-21T08:25:43-07:002022-11-01T19:12:16-07:00Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure2022-09-30 06:30:00 -0700Carrie JacksonThere is strong evidence of a correlation between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposures and various health conditions. Here are ways to reduce exposure.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5f9a047f-1449-4834-af26-ba4c02cfb1c02022-08-17T14:03:07-07:002022-10-06T07:09:51-07:00Conscious Consumerism: The Rise of Sharing and Reselling2022-08-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheila JulsonLocal shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b36472b6-096a-4d50-bb3c-63e0f75c69922022-07-18T16:17:30-07:002022-09-30T13:50:34-07:00The Greening of Packaging: Cleaning and Personal Care Products Go Eco2022-07-29 06:30:00 -0700Sheryl DeVoreConsumers are demanding that home cleaning and personal care products come in environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and plastic use.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a74a02e9-c35f-44d6-97a3-fb3ae902b9632022-06-17T19:46:38-07:002022-08-26T19:38:34-07:00Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters2022-06-30 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiBees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03c6b961-c19d-4969-b09f-a4ca7d927cda2022-05-11T13:37:18-07:002022-08-26T19:45:11-07:00Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox2022-05-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheila JulsonFor those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>