Sustainability

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Saved By the Bell: Kristen Bell

Actor, Singer, activist, entrepreneur, and now children’s-book author Kristen Bell wants to save the world — or at least make it a better place for all.

By Claire Connors

Family/Parenting/Kids Sustainability

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6 Ways Life Time Work Is Going Green

From reducing plastic to conserving energy, learn about the sustainability efforts happening at every Life Time Work location.

By Emily Ewen

Sustainability Work

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What’s Your Diet’s Carbon Footprint?

And did you know choosing a serving of peas instead of asparagus can result in a 48 percent decrease in water use?

By Michael Dregni

Sustainability

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6 Tips to Find Sustainable Seafood

Look for smaller, more abundant species, buy a share in a community-supported fishery, and four other tips to find sustainable seafood.

By Heidi Wachter

Sustainability

17 Types of Seafood to Avoid

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.

By Heidi Wachter

Cooking & Food Detox

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Are Some Fishing Methods More Sustainable Than Others?

Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here's why.

By Heidi Wachter

Sustainability

Is There a Sustainability Difference Between Freshwater and Saltwater Fish?

Overfishing happens in both oceans and lakes.

By Heidi Wachter

Nutrition Tips Sustainability

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4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home

Do you know what you're breathing in your home? Here's how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.

By Jacqueline White

Allergies Detox

New USDA “Bioengineered” Food Label: What You Need to Know

Here are some of the loopholes and exemptions you might know about.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Food Culture Sustainability

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How Much Does Pollution Affect Seafood Quality?

Fish are frequently contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Here are some tips on how to avoid toxins when you eat fish.

By Heidi Wachter

Nutrition Tips Sustainability

The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace principles help us protect and care for our wild spaces.

By Courtney Helgoe

Nature Play/Recreation

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How to Find Sustainable Seafood

Fish offers a host of health benefits, but pollution, overfishing, and human-rights abuses have muddied the waters. Learn how to make more sustainable choices.

By Heidi Wachter

Cooking & Food Food Culture