🥝 Planet friendly food choices 🫘

We’re always looking for suggestions on lessening our impact on the planet, including through our food choices.

“Most of us know by now which foods are optimal for our health, including plentiful vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. It turns out that a similar plant-focused diet is also best for the planet. …

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🧶 There's plastic in... yarn? 🧣

To share this EarthCare tip with you I must admit to something embarrassing. Until just a few weeks ago I hadn’t realized that nearly all the yarn I've bought over the years is made of plastic. That just wasn’t on my radar.

When a conversation with my son brought it to light, I thought, “Well, I can’t do anything about the past, but I can do something about the yarn I buy from now on.” …

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💫 Spinning food waste into gold 🍲

According to a recent report from the EPA, “Food waste comprises about 24 percent of municipal solid waste in landfills.”

Happily, luckily, and gratefully, many cities and local organizations in Oregon have started curbside services to help turn food waste into compost. …

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🚿 Showers: Water is just the start ⚡

“Showers account for roughly 20 percent of total household water consumption. And water is just the start of it. Your shower burns energy, too. Just under half of a home’s hot water is used for showering.” …

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