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Handcrafted Thanksgiving Decor

Oct 31, 2024 08:00AM

Celebrate Thanksgiving with eco-friendly, handmade decorations. Craft an acorn wreath, clove-scented apples, gratitude place cards, and a hand-turkey tablecloth to bring seasonal charm and warmth to your home.

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The Greener Guide to Fall Fertilization for Lawn Health

Oct 31, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

As the colorful leaves of fall signal winter’s approach, now is the time for the most essential step to prepare your grass for the cold. Read now to learn what you should do.

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Smashing Pumpkins: Turning Jack-O-Lanterns Into Compost

Sep 30, 2024 08:00AM

Hosting a pumpkin smash party is a fun way to divert pumpkins from landfills, turning them into valuable compost that enriches the soil and reduces environmental impact.

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Benefits and Tips for Planting Native Trees

Aug 30, 2024 08:00AM

As people become increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, planting native trees stands out as an impactful action.

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The Greener Guide to Understanding Lawn Fungus Among Us

Aug 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

This year’s unusually high rainfall has increased lawn and garden fungal diseases. Here’s what you might encounter, particularly in newly established or older lawns weakened by chemical use.

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The Environmentally Friendly Workplace

Jul 31, 2024 08:00AM

Sustainable measures for a greener workplace to reduce costs, save energy, cut waste, and boost morale.

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Weeding Tips: Chemical-Free Weed Control

Jun 28, 2024 08:00AM

Weeds can turn a serene garden into chaos, but eco-friendly practices can help maintain soil health and biodiversity.

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Saving Our Oceans

May 30, 2024 08:00AM

Celebrate World Ocean Day by taking action to protect our oceans. Find out what you can do to help.

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The Greener Guide to Mindful Pet Waste Practices

May 01, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

Patti Beres, owner of Be Green Pro LLC, in Delafield, provides sustainable tips and practices for pet waste disposal that helps keep our pets, communities and world a greener place.

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Footprints of leaves and flowers on grass.
Heal Our World Checklist

Mar 29, 2024 08:00AM

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future.

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The Greener Guide to Choosing a Lawn Care Professional

Mar 01, 2024 12:00AM ● By Patti Beres

With Spring upon us, consider these tips for selecting an eco-friendly professional landscape provider this year to ensure quality results and maximum time for enjoyment of home and family.

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Forest Stewardship

Feb 29, 2024 08:00AM

Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands.

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Hydroponic plants are fun and easy to grow at home.
Growing Hydroponic Produce at Home

Jan 31, 2024 08:00AM

Hydroponics, a method of gardening that does not use soil, is a fun, easy and eco-friendly way to grow fresh produce all year round.

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Keeping Holiday Parties Green
Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Nov 28, 2023 05:30AM

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand.

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Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill
Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill

Oct 31, 2023 08:30AM

Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives.

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Eco-Friendly Yard Cleanup
Eco-Friendly Fall Yard Cleanup

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM

This winter, consider allowing at least some of this fallen foliage to remain where it lands. This will benefit the local ecosystem and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in landfills.

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Eco Travel 101
Eco Travel 101

Aug 31, 2023 08:30AM

While checking places off the travel bucket list, keep in mind these traveling tips for leaving small footprints across the Earth.

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Sustainable Families—
Sustainable Future

Aug 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Pattie Beres, of Be Green Pro landscape services, shares strategies for green living for our community to help kids live greener too, including composting and participating in local events.

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Controlling Indoor Air Pollution
Controlling Indoor Air Pollution

Jul 31, 2023 08:30AM

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling.

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Natural Ant Control
Natural Ant Control for the Home

Jun 30, 2023 08:30AM

Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives.

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