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Ekologicall is Among Vendors at Ballantyne Farmers Market

May 30, 2024 07:44PM

Ekologicall, Charlotte zero waste and refill shop since 2019, will be one of the local 30 vendors of the Ballantyne Farmers Market in Brixham Park

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Saving Our Oceans

May 30, 2024 09:00AM

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

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Green Profiles 2024

Apr 01, 2024 10:22AM

Charlotte Area conscientious businesses and organizations striving to protect the environment and help us reduce our collective carbon footprint

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Secure Paper Shred Season in Charlotte

Mar 30, 2024 01:20PM

Social security numbers, accounting information, aged tax filings and other sensitive data should not make it into the hands of dubious people or systems

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Sustain Charlotte Holds Annual Awards Event

Mar 30, 2024 01:02PM

The 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards, a night of dinner, inspiring stories and celebration of the achievements of local leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region, will be on April 24 at The Revelry, in Charlotte

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia Hosts Two Special Events

Mar 30, 2024 12:33PM

Flower Power, an Earth Day celebration, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20 and Strawberry Jamboree will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4 on the Shiele’s Farm

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Sustain Charlotte Petition for Greater Funding of Resources

Mar 30, 2024 12:21PM

Sustain Charlotte is circulating a petition asking the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to fully fund greenways, parks, nature preserves and recreation centers

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Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.
A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Mar 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

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

Mar 29, 2024 09:00AM

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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Just Say No To Neonicotinoids

Feb 29, 2024 09:45AM ● By Jennifer Hankey

"Be sure to avoid any plants (particularly those meant for pollinators) that are treated with neonicotinoids," says Jennifer Hankey, owner of Green Queen Pest & Cleaning in Charlotte

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Pollinators Are Not Pests

Feb 29, 2024 09:35AM ● By Justin Orders

According to Charlotte's Justin Orders, "Beekeepers with acres of land or those living in a city apartment all have the responsibility and opportunity to help pollinators."

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Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal

Feb 29, 2024 09:28AM ● By April Thompson

Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments.

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Secure Your Green Profile in the April 2024 Issue

Feb 27, 2024 09:48AM

Charlotte/Greater Charlotte need to know the great things you are doing for the environment!

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - The Wonderful World of Mulch and Compost

Jan 31, 2024 09:31AM

Mecklenburg County makes compost and mulch products from local yard debris like grass, leaves and tree materials

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Turmerry Bedding Store Opens in Charlotte

Dec 30, 2023 12:17PM

Turmerry offer GOLS-certified organic latex products that have been highly rated by Forbes, The Spruce, Wired, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider and other publications along with the Sleep Foundation

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Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - It's Cart Sticker Time!

Dec 01, 2023 02:11PM

The stickers clearly show what should go inside the recycling cart and contain a QR code that connects to WipeOutWaste.com for more information

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Wood Furniture Scorecard Rates Responsible Business Practices

Dec 01, 2023 10:00AM

The nonprofits Sustainable Furnishings Council, located in North Carolina, and National Wildlife Federation Release the 2023 Wood Furniture Scorecard

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