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I am addicted to resolutions. I make a new goal each month, and promptly abandon them for a new and “improved’ resolution the next month. Over the course of last year, I resolved to be more adventurous, to drive less, to lose weight, to give up all plastic items, to start composting, to spend less, … Continue reading
I was pretty good about keeping my carbon emissions low throughout the year – I rode my bike or took public transportation to work every day, I purchased wind energy from my power company to power my home, and I combined my exercise routine with my shopping and I walked to the grocery store. But … Continue reading
Thanks to our outstanding guest blogger Juliet for this week’s post! Juliet is a strategic communications consultant with a strong focus on issues related to the environment and public health. An accomplished marketing and communications executive, she has nearly 20 years’ experience in branding and communications strategies, public relations, social marketing and public awareness campaigns. … Continue reading
It happens to the best of us: you are standing in line at the over-crowded post office, shifting your nicely wrapped packages from one aching arm to the other, listening to the same tired holiday showtunes being piped in from the tinny speakers…. and you catch yourself downright hating the holidays. I know that it’s … Continue reading
This past month we’ve discussed all things trashy: compost, refuse, plastic, recycling, and pollutants. We’ve highlighted great regulations that have made a positive and noticeable impact on the environment and communities, and also highlights some great resources to help you reduce your plastic footprint. Over here at Redefining Eco, we are passionate about the environment, and about … Continue reading
Today’s post is written by our guest blogger, Juliet. The Anacostia River. Though it is quite literally in the backyard of our nation’s capital and provides a natural oasis in our highly developed landscape, it has suffered greatly from environmental degradation. The Anacostia is home to many species of fish and wildlife. However, it is … Continue reading
Thanks to our outstanding guest blogger Juliet for this week’s post! Juliet is a strategic communications consultant with a strong focus on issues related to the environment and public health. An accomplished marketing and communications executive, she has nearly 20 years’ experience in branding and communications strategies, public relations, social marketing and public awareness campaigns. … Continue reading
I love to compost. My husband and I compost in our backyard, and we love the fact that we only throw away one tiny bag of garbage a week. (Sometimes we throw away two tiny bags of garbage, but still…) We compost nearly all of our refuse, and so far haven’t had any issues with … Continue reading
Last weekend was horrible. Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone touched by the chaos and devastation that “Superstorm Sandy” brought with her, and we hope that the road to recovery is swift and that many people help you along the way. If you were fortunate to escape major damage from the storm and … Continue reading
My environmental non-profit is installing new carpet, and for the past month we’ve been prepping for a “non-move.” We have been packing everything up in boxes and crates and moving bookcases and filing cabines from office to office to clear up space for the carpet installation. Though we aren’t going through a physical move and … Continue reading
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