tag:www.swflnaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=3Green Living Green Living | Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers Page 3Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-06-01T12:58:48-07:00urn:uuid:752c46f5-bc69-4174-a5f2-83f93e900c7a2022-04-14T09:05:50-07:002022-06-01T12:58:48-07:00Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters2022-04-29 06:30:00 -0700Maya WhitmanGrowing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7de0972c-8dcd-4f81-976f-9e9f08a48a622022-03-09T10:00:44-08:002022-12-30T08:13:06-08:00Why We Need Wild Places: How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes2022-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheryl DeVoreSaving wild places is critical for human health and well-being. Here are ways to create spaces, including our lawns, that are hospitable to wildlife and native species.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a1aa9222-e074-4085-8486-b74c098e5b622022-03-10T11:50:29-08:002022-12-30T07:51:56-08:00Technology Meets Nature: Apps Bring Us Closer to Flora and Fauna 2022-03-31 06:30:00 -0700Sheryl DeVoreWe can enhance our nature experiences with these smartphone apps that identify plants and animals, interact with scientists, share knowledge and observations, and contribute to science.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4fa1e6d6-0190-4a26-9146-625671cb77572022-02-02T08:52:52-08:002022-05-04T08:42:42-07:00The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet2022-02-28 06:30:00 -0800Sandra YeyatiFarmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e8e84e37-e9c5-4fff-abce-1fa9bb2b9afd2022-01-12T09:11:14-08:002022-03-01T19:10:58-08:00Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet2022-01-31 06:30:00 -0800Sandra YeyatiFueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:731110f5-15f5-4b4e-bfa7-1c5a934916602021-12-07T12:48:04-08:002022-02-01T17:41:28-08:00The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year2021-12-30 06:30:00 -0800Jim MotavalliAs global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:15c2c7e9-5f2c-4a48-baec-c23dc5e533692021-11-11T14:10:13-08:002023-02-01T04:32:24-08:00Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably2021-11-30 06:30:00 -0800Sandra YeyatiSustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:330fc36d-0a14-43bd-b024-07ebf360a2c62021-10-20T11:10:15-07:002022-01-01T17:52:56-08:00Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings2021-10-29 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiWhat to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute 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:845a179e-d518-4dd1-8038-d1daa1fc2a5c2021-09-09T11:28:29-07:002024-03-03T06:09:01-08:00Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth2021-09-30 06:30:00 -0700Ronica O’HaraHow to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f160f8f-b21a-4caa-9fe8-fb6929f4fea62021-09-15T09:50:24-07:002022-01-01T18:01:50-08:00Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse2021-09-30 06:30:00 -0700Jeremiah CasteloWater scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dbdbcb5d-7e39-43bc-b029-a0d7288552f82021-08-18T09:18:47-07:002021-10-30T15:01:05-07:00Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans2021-08-31 06:30:00 -0700Amy CoyleFrom classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cf8d23fb-baa2-46b6-9b36-08863e29ef402021-07-19T10:30:48-07:002021-10-06T15:12:07-07:00Pollinator-Friendly Yards: Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants2021-07-30 06:30:00 -0700Betsy S. FranzCreate a pollinator-friendly yard with these gardening and landscape tips for choosing native plants, mowing less often, and avoiding pesticide use.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:794b7d9d-a38f-4d6b-b459-56502a435ad72021-06-14T11:36:29-07:002022-01-01T17:58:51-08:00Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening2021-06-30 06:30:00 -0700Laura Paisley BeckUrban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:61af6476-9293-4d1c-8783-40c6241195c52021-05-17T11:15:57-07:002022-01-01T17:56:15-08:00Traveling for the Planet: Sustainable Ways to Explore the World2021-05-28 06:30:00 -0700Sandra YeyatiHow to be green when choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other travel activities to make your tourism sustainable and eco-friendly.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ee448ba9-d35b-42f3-aa95-e2c8524201ba2021-04-21T09:59:39-07:002021-06-01T21:21:44-07:00Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet2021-04-30 06:30:00 -0700Kajsa NickelsThe “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>