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Author: Patricia Beaumont

Sustainable Swimwear

Posted on August 5, 2020August 1, 2020 by Patricia Beaumont

many swimsuit companies that use recycled fabrics or even materials from things like old fishing nets. There are plenty of options online for your perusal.

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged beach, Clothes, fishing, style, suit, swim, womenLeave a comment

12 Air Purifying Plants that will clean your air – Guest posting

Posted on May 20, 2020May 14, 2020 by Patricia Beaumont

We need fresh air to live a healthy and full life, but it’s fast becoming a luxury. Residents of many major cities around the world are plagued with smog and Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged air pollution, Air purifier, aloe, daisies, fern, palm, Plants10 Comments

Four Ways to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

Posted on July 31, 2019July 15, 2019 by Patricia Beaumont

Invasive species are not native to their location and can harm the ecosystems of their adopted homes. The Northeast United States is home to a variety of invasive plant and Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged diseases, firewood, Fish, hiking, invasive, native, pets, populations, water system, wildLeave a comment

Be well Rooted with vegetables

Posted on July 22, 2019July 15, 2019 by Patricia Beaumont

Root vegetables are hearty, robust, and easy to grow just about anywhere. You don’t need a fancy garden, or even a garden at all to grow them, and they are Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Dining, eat, Root, roots, vegetables, winterLeave a comment

New Solar Panel Project Aims to Improve Campus and Community

Posted on July 17, 2019July 15, 2019 by Patricia Beaumont

Scientists at the University of Rochester have created a new solar power and energy storage initiative to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The State of New York has a new Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Building, outreach, panels, Roof, science, soalr, Technology1 Comment

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