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Take Action with the Humane Society International: https://action.hsi.org/page/28259/action/1?locale=en-USWebsite: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i], [iv] Williams, D. (2019, April 30). Giraffes could be listed as an endangered species by the United States. Retrieved from CNN: Travel: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/giraffe-us-endangered-petition/index.html, [ii], [v] Giraffe Conservation Foundation. (n.d.). What are the main threats to giraffe? Retrieved from https://giraffeconservation.org/facts/what-are-the-main-threats-to-giraffe-why-are-their-numbers-declining/, [iii], [vii] NRDC. (2019, August 13). Are Giraffes Endangered? Retrieved from https://www.nrdc.org/stories/are-giraffes-endangered, [vi] Nebehay, S. (2019, August 22). Trade in giraffes to be regulated for first time: CITES. Retrieved from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-environment-trade-wildlife/trade-in-giraffes-to-be-regulated-for-first-time-cites-idUSKCN1VC1JZ

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Episode 22: Switch to Sustainable Toilet Paper, Tissue Products, & Alternatives: Why You Need to Do It & How!, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-22-toilet-paper, and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xUX3Hxu_WCA Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i] Pinsker, J. (2018, December 8). Americans Are Weirdly Obsessed With Paper Towels. Retrieved from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/12/paper-towels-us-use-consume/577672/, [ii]-[vii] Three Bluebirds. (n.d.). What's a Swedish Dishcloth? Retrieved from https://threebluebirds.com/pages/whats-a-swedish-dishcloth

“Cheesy” Sauce for Comfort Foods Recipe https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-31-cheesy-sauce and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vvbWrVTB7Jo. Podcast Episode 21 ,Podcast Episode 11.Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i] Lynch, H., Johnston, C., & Wharton, C. (2018). Plant-Based Diets: Considerations for Environmental Impact, Protein Quality, and Exercise Performance. Nutrients, 1841. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316289/

Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i], [iii], [vi] Gibbens, S. (2019, January 2). A brief history of how plastic straws took over the world. Retrieved from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/07/news-plastic-drinking-straw-history-ban/ [ii] Ocean Conservancy. (n.d.). Together for Our Ocean: 2017 International Coastal Cleanup Report. Retrieved from https://oceanconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/International-Coastal-Cleanup_2017-Report.pdf [iv] Brueck, H. (2018, October 22). The real reason why so many cities and businesses are banning plastic straws has nothing to do with straws at all. Retrieved from Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/plastic-straw-ban-why-are-there-so-many-2018-7 [v] Geyer, R., Jambeck, J. R., & Law, K. L. (2017). Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made. Science Advances, 3(7). Retrieved from https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/advances/3/7/e1700782.full.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1W32uMhKlVO4MMhpqX9XJZniVMqiIzFDwGYQVNE-bV06kB7yte_I9PeYc [vii] Lebreton, L., Slat, B., Ferrari, F. et al. Evidence that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is rapidly accumulating plastic. Sci Rep 8, 4666 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-22939-w [viii] Rainey, J. (2018, May 26). Plastic straws clog the ocean and hurt fish. Now there's a growing movement to ban them. Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/plastic-straws-clog-ocean-hurt-fish-now-there-s-growing-n877356 [ix], [x] Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2016, January 19). New Plastics Economy report offers blueprint to design a circular future for plastics. Retrieved from https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/new-plastics-economy-report-offers-blueprint-to-design-a-circular-future-for-plastics [xi] For A Strawless Ocean. (n.d.). Understanding Plastic Pollution. Retrieved from https://www.strawlessocean.org/faq

Show Notes: If filled properly and left unopened, growlers can retain carbonation for weeks. There are special adapters for carbonating growlers after opening as well. Check out Growl Tap and Growler Werks. Sustainability Made Easier Interviews Podcast Episode 12: Growlers & Craft Beer with Jill Brugal of Brū https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/interviews-podcast/episode-12-growlers-jill-brugalWebsite: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i] Brugal, J. (2020, May 12). Growlers & Craft Beverages with Jill Brugal of Brū. (J. Palenchar, Interviewer) Retrieved from https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/interviews-podcast/episode-12-growlers-jill-brugal, [ii] Growl Tap. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://growltap.com/, [iii] Growler Werks. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://www.growlerwerks.com/

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Sustainability Made Easier Podcast Episode 23: Use Your Feet to Save the Planet and Your Health https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-23-walk-bike, Read The Wartville Wizard by Don Madden Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/ References: [i], [v] Merriam-Webster. (2020, April 20). Words We're Watching: We're In Step With 'Plogging'. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/origin-and-meaning-of-plogging [ii] Nyström, J. (2019, February 26). Plogga – The Swedish Trend That Will Save The Planet. Retrieved from Swedes in the States: https://swedesinthestates.com/plogga-new-trend-will-save-planet/ [iii], [viii], [ix] McGuire, J. (2019, May 6). Plogging – the running craze that is saving the planet. Retrieved from Runner's World: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a776063/plogging-the-new-running-craze-that-is-saving-the-planet/ [iv], [vi] Plogga. (n.d.). We are PLOGGA! Retrieved from https://www.plogga.se/en/vi-ar-plogga/ [vii] Traeger, K. (2019, February 10). Interview with Erik Ahlström, creator of plogging. Retrieved from The Plastic Runner: https://theplasticrunner.com/blogs/plogga

Sustainability Made Easier Podcast Episode 4: Rethink Purchases https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-4, Sustainability Made Easier Podcast Episode 2: Recycle and Reuse Plastic Mailers, Bubble Wrap®, Plastic Air Pillows- Here's How! https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-2, Sustainability Made Easier Action 26: Reduce Your Environmental Impact when Buying on Amazon https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-26-amazon, Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/, SeaHive: https://www.seahive.com/, Sustainability Made Easier Interviews Podcast Episode 3: Shifting Toward More Eco-friendly Packaging with Kirsten Midura of SeaHive https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/interviews-podcast/episode-3-seahive-kirsten-miduraWebsite: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/Resources: Amazon Warehouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000656811, Amazon Day: https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=17928921011, Amazon Frustration Free Packaging Program: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Frustration-Free-Packaging/b?ie=UTF8&node=5521637011, Amazon Second Chance: https://www.amazon.com/amsc, SeaHive: https://www.seahive.com/resources, Amazon Customer Service: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/general-questions.html, Milwaukee Without Plastic and @Preethi Krishnamoorthy: https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeewithoutplastic/ See January 30, 2020 Post

“Composting is the most effective tool in the zero-waste tool belt.” Kellogg, K. (2017, October 2).Hot Composting Links:USDA-NRCS: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/features/?&cid=nrcs143_023537The University of Florida: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/quick-tutorial/Vermicomposting:U.S. EPA: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/how-create-and-maintain-indoor-worm-composting-binThe University of Florida: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/meet-your-composting-team/worms-vermicomposting/Trench Composting:The University of Florida: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/methods/Composting methods and step-by-step instructions for building several types of compost bins.The University of Florida: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/compost-bins/Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/References: [i], [v] Kellogg, K. (2017, October 2). A Composting Guide for Apartment Living. Retrieved from Going Zero Waste: https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/composting-for-apartments, [ii], [iii], [xx], [xxi] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, November 13). Composting At Home. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home, [iv] Bradford, A. (2019, June 13). Four Reasons Why Every Town and City Should Compost. Retrieved from Frontier Group: https://frontiergroup.org/blogs/blog/fg/four-reasons-why-every-town-and-city-should-compost, [vi], [xviii], [xix] University of Florida IFAS Extension. (2019, November 20). Composting Methods. Retrieved from https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/methods/, [vii] University of Florida IFAS Extension. (2019, November 20). Grass-cycling. Retrieved from https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/what-can-be-composted/grass-cycling/, [viii], [xi], [xvi], [xvii] USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. (n.d.). Composting. Retrieved from https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/features/?&cid=nrcs143_023537, [ix] University of Florida IFAS Extension. (2019, November 20). What Can I Compost. Retrieved from https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/what-can-be-composted/, [x] University of Florida IFAS Extension. (2019, November 20). A Quick Composting Tutorial. Retrieved from https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/quick-tutorial/, [xii], [xiii], [xv] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, December 3). How to Create and Maintain an Indoor Worm Composting Bin. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/recycle/how-create-and-maintain-indoor-worm-composting-bin, [xiv] University of Florida IFAS Extension. (2019, November 20). Composting with Worms (Vermicomposting). Retrieved from https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/what-is-composting/meet-your-composting-team/worms-vermicomposting/

Action 12- Eat Chocolate from a Supplier You Trust: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-12-chocolate, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-12-chocolate, Action 22- Switch to Sustainable Toilet Paper, Tissue Products, & Alternatives: Why You Need to Do It & How! https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-22-toilet-paper, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-22-toilet-paper Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/ References: [i] Backman, M. (2019, May 7). American spends almost $18,000 a year on nonessentials. Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/05/07/americans-spend-thousands-on-nonessentials/39450207/, [ii] National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (n.d.). The Economic Impact of the Coffee Industry. Retrieved from https://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Economic-Impact, [iii] National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (n.d.). Infographic: American Coffee Consumption 2020. Retrieved from https://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Market-Research/NCDT/NCDT-Infographic, [iv] Smith, O. (2017, October 1). Mapped: The countries that drink the most coffee. Retrieved from The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/countries-that-drink-the-most-coffee/, [v] Fiscal year ending September 2015- the most recent data available. Brown, D. (2019, March 19). K-cups and coffee capsules: Is your quick java fix killing the environment? Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/03/13/heres-why-your-used-k-cups-coffee-pods-arent-usually-recycled/3067283002/, [vi], [xviii] Brown, D. (2019, March 19). K-cups and coffee capsules: Is your quick java fix killing the environment? Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/03/13/heres-why-your-used-k-cups-coffee-pods-arent-usually-recycled/3067283002/, [vii] Thomas, V. M. (2014). Single-Serve Coffee: A Partial Environmental Inventory. School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and School of Public Policy: Georgia Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://www2.isye.gatech.edu/, [viii] Government of Canada. (2015, March 18). The safe use of cookware. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/household-products/safe-use-cookware.html, [ix] My son does this and I also saw Ashlee Piper suggest it on her Instagram Story in April 2020, [x], [xi] Forney, J. M. (n.d.). How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden. Retrieved from HGTV: https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/gardens/planting-and-maintenance/how-to-use-coffee-grounds-in-the-garden, [xii] Maier, C. (2018, December 17). Can Tea Grounds Help a Plant Grow? Retrieved from SF Gate: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-tea-grounds-plant-grow-70101.html, [xiii] I saw Lianne Bell suggest this on her Instagram Story in 2020, [xiv], [xvii] Foster, D. (2017, May 5). 5 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit More Sustainable. Retrieved from I Need Coffee: https://ineedcoffee.com/5-ways-to-make-your-coffee-habit-more-sustainable/, [xv], [xvi] National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (n.d.). Single-Cup Brewing 2019. Retrieved from https://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Market-Research/Single-Cup-Brewing

Action 8- Visit a National Park: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-8-national-parks, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-8-national-park, Action 10- Drink Tap Water and Ditch Plastic Water Bottles for Good: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-10-tap-water, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-10-tap-water Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/. References: University of Minnesota. (n.d.). How Does Nature Impact Our Wellbeing? Retrieved from Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-does-nature-impact-our-wellbeing

*Correction: NRDC stands for Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC/STAND Report: Skene, J., & Vinyard, S. (2019). The Issue with Tissue: How American are Flushing Forests. Natural Resources Defense Council and Stand.earth. Retrieved from https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/issue-tissue-how-americans-are-flushing-forests-down-toilet-report.pdf, Action 5: Use Cloth Napkins- https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-5-use-cloth-napkins, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-5-napkins, Action 19: Start Garden Seedlings Using Free Upcycled Items: Complete DIY Guide with Zero Waste, Biodegradable, and Self-Watering Options! https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/podcast/episode-5-use-cloth-napkins, https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-19-seedlings Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ, Sustainability Made Easier Community: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SustainabilityMadeEasier/community/. References: Avis-Riordan, K. (2013, March 18). 'Family cloth' is a new eco-friendly alternative to toilet paper – but it's got people divided. Retrieved from Country Living: https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/news/a3487/family-cloth-eco-friendly-alternative-toilet-paper/, Flitter, E. (2020, February 28). My Tireless Quest for a Tubeless Wipe. Retrieved from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/28/business/tube-free-toilet-paper.html, NRDC. (2019, September). Fact Sheet: On Hemp, Bidet, and Bamboo: All Your Questions about Toilet Paper Answered. Retrieved from NRDC: https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/hemp-bidets-bamboo-tissue-faq-fs.pdf, Rainforest Action Network. (n.d.). Pulp and Paper: Why Indonesian Rainforests? Retrieved from https://www.ran.org/pulp/, Red & Honey. (2020, March 18). How to Get Started with Family Cloth (Yup, Reusable Toilet Paper is a Real Thing). Retrieved from https://redandhoney.com/how-to-get-started-with-family-cloth-and-why-you-might-actually-love-it/, Skene, J., & Vinyard, S. (2019). The Issue with Tissue: How Americans are Flushing Forests Down the Toilet. Natural Resources Defense Council and Stand.earth. Retrieved from https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/issue-tissue-how-americans-are-flushing-forests-down-toilet-report.pdf, Skene, J., & Vinyard, S. (2019, October 8). The Issue with Tissue: How Americans Are Flushing Forests Down the Toilet. Retrieved from NRDC: https://www.nrdc.org/resources/issue-tissue-how-americans-are-flushing-forests-down-toilet, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2016, February 21). Wastes - Resource Conservation - Common Wastes & Materials - Paper Recycling: Frequent Questions. Retrieved from https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/materials/paper/web/html/faqs.html#times, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, November 13). Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling: Paper and Paperboard: Material-Specific Data. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/paper-and-paperboard-material-specific-data

Anything Goes Indian-inspired Chickpea Curry Recipe https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-21-chickpea-curry and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9yXslwmBocY. Podcast Episode 11. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ References: [i] Alliance of World Scientists. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://scientists.forestry.oregonstate.edu/, [ii] Hospodar, M. K. (1999). Heaven's Banquet: Vegetarian Cooking for Lifelong Health the Ayurveda Way. New York: Plume.

Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ References: [i], [ii] United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, November 6). Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling: Nondurable Goods: Product-Specific Data. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/nondurable-goods-product-specific-data, [iii] Wicker, A. (2016, September 1). Fast Fashion Is Creating an Environmental Crisis. Retrieved from Newsweek Magazine: https://www.newsweek.com/2016/09/09/old-clothes-fashion-waste-crisis-494824.html, [iv] United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2019, September 10). Economic News Release: Consumer Expenditures--2018. Retrieved from United States Department of Labor: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cesan.nr0.htm, [v] Ortiz-Ospina, E. (2019, July 17). Are we happier when we spend more time with others? Retrieved from Our World in Data: https://ourworldindata.org/happiness-and-friend

Accompanying YouTube Video: How-to DIY Guide for FREE Easy Upcycled Seedling Pots: Zero Waste, Plantable & Self-Watering Options https://youtu.be/d1z4HDUQ08Q; Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ References: [i] Beaty, V. (2017, June 11). 20 Upcycled Seed Starter Pots You Can Easily Make At Home. Retrieved from DIY & Crafts: https://www.diyncrafts.com/25643/repurpose/20-upcycled-seed-starter-pots-can-easily-make-home, [ii] Conley, A. (2012, June 11). Seed Starter Idea: Strawberry Carton Mini Greenhouse. Retrieved from Early Activities & Projects: http://earlylearning.momtrusted.com/2012/06/seed-starter-idea-strawberry-carton-mini-greenhouse, [iii], [v], [vi] GrowVeg. (2015, March 13). How to Make Biodegradable Plant Pots - Homemade Seed Starting Pots. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP5Fa6A5lFM, [iv] Trautmann, N., & Richard, T. (1996). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from Cornell Waste Management Institute: http://compost.css.cornell.edu/faq.html, [vii]Thyme Square Garden. (2013, March 10). Making Seed Starting Pots Using Loofah Sponge. Retrieved from http://thymesquaregarden.blogspot.com/2013/03/making-seed-starting-pots-using-loofah.html, [viii] My Roman Apartment. (n.d.). Garden Hack: A Citrus Peel Starter Pot For Seedlings. Retrieved from http://www.myromanapartment.com/garden-hack-citrus-peel-starter-pot-seedlings/, [ix] Coleman, E. (n.d.). Soil-Block Making • A Better Way to Start Seedlings. Retrieved from Johnny's Selected Seeds: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/tools-supplies/soil-block-makers-eliot-coleman.html, [x] The Grid You Create. (2015, April 24). How to Make Self Watering Seed Starter DIY. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJ7De5gxSg, [xi] Rindels, S. (1994, March 16). Cleaning and Disinfecting Plant Containers. Retrieved from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/1994/3-16-1994/clean.html, [xii] Iannotti, M. (2019, October 2). The Easiest Vegetables to Direct Sow in the Garden. Retrieved from the Spruce: https://www.thespruce.com/easiest-vegetables-to-direct-sow-1403377, [xiii] Brown, S. P., Treadwell, D., Stephens, J. M., & Webb, S. (2018, May). Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide. Retrieved from University of Florida IFAS Extension: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021

Avoid using personal care items with oxybenzone and octinoxate, if at all possible. If you can avoid octisalate, homosalate, octocrylene, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), and parabens that may help protect sensitive environments, too. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyxBjbj-cp6fEziJwldiIQ References: [i] American Academy of Dermatology. (2018, July 5). New Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology paper highlights research into certain sunscreen ingredients. Retrieved from American Academy of Dermatology Association: https://www.aad.org/news/jaad-research-into-sunscreen-ingredients, [ii], [iv], [v] Danovaro, R., Bongiorni, L., Corinaldesi, C., Giovannelli, D., Damiani, E., Astolfi, P., . . . Pusceddu, A. (2008, April). Sunscreens Cause Coral Bleaching by Promoting Viral Infections. Environmental Health Perspectives, 116(4), 441–447. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2291018/, [iii], [xx] Downs, C. (2014, January 15). Sunscreen Chemical in soaps, cosmetics and body fragrances threaten coral reefs. Retrieved from http://www.haereticus-lab.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ecotox-sunscreen-chemicals.pdf, [vi], [x] National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Protect Yourself, Protect The Reef! Retrieved from https://cdhc.noaa.gov/_docs/Site%20Bulletin_Sunscreen_final.pdf, [vii], [viii], [xv], [xvi], [xvii], [xxi] Downs, C. (2016, March 18). Sunscreen Pollution. Retrieved from Marine Safe: http://www.marinesafe.org/blog/2016/03/18/sunscreen-pollution/, [ix], [xi], [xii], [xiii], [xxii] Calderone, J. (2019, February 7). The Truth About 'Reef Safe' Sunscreen. Retrieved from Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/the-truth-about-reef-safe-sunscreen/, [xiv], [xxiii] W.S. Badger Company. (n.d.). Reef Safe Sunscreens/ Coral Friendly Sunscreens. Retrieved from https://www.badgerbalm.com/s-35-coral-reef-safe-sunscreen.aspx, [xviii], [xix] REI Co-op. (n.d.). What is Reef-Safe Sunscreen? Retrieved from REI: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/what-is-reef-safe-sunscreen.html

1972 animated TV special of The Lorax- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V06ZOQuo0k, The Lorax Project: https://www.seussville.com/educators/the-lorax-project/ Another important Want to Do More action: Plant a tree or trees! If you have nowhere to plant a tree, consider giving a donation to an organization that will plant one on your behalf! Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable

Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i], [ii] Animal Sheltering. (n.d.). Promote World Spay Day. Retrieved from https://www.animalsheltering.org/worldspayday, [iii], [iv], [vii], [x] The Humane Society of the United States. (n.d.). Why you should spay/neuter your pet. Retrieved from https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/why-you-should-spayneuter-your-pet, [v] DiBlasio, N. (2013, May 7). Does where you live impact your pet's longevity? Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/05/07/pet-longevity-states-spay-neuter/2130813/, [vi], [viii], [ix] Banfield Pet Hospital. (n.d.). State of Pet Health 2013 Report. Retrieved from https://www.banfield.com/Banfield/media/PDF/Downloads/soph/Banfield-State-of-Pet-Health-Report_2013.pdf, [xi] American Veterinary Medical Association. (n.d.). Spaying and neutering. Retrieved from https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/spaying-and-neutering, [xii], [xiii] Gross, R. E. (2016, September 20). The Moral Cost of Cats. Retrieved from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/moral-cost-of-cats-180960505/, [xiv] Medina, F. M., Bonnaud, E., Vidal, E., Tershy, B. R., Zavaleta, E. S., Donlan, C. J., . . . Nogales, M. (2011, June 03). A global review of the impacts of invasive cats on island endangered vertebrates. Global Change Biology, 17(11). Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02464.x

Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i], [ii] United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, November 6). Durable Goods: Product-Specific Data. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/durable-goods-product-specific-data, [iii], [vi] United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2019, December 3). National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials, [iv], [v], [vii] University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems. (n.d.). Muncipal Solid Waste Factsheet. Retrieved from http://css.umich.edu/factsheets/municipal-solid-waste-factsheet, [viii] UN Environment Programme. (n.d.). Solid waste management. Retrieved from https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/resource-efficiency/what-we-do/cities/solid-waste-management, [ix] McGreevy, L. (2018, January 10). Have Something That’s Broken? Here’s How to Decide If It’s Worth Fixing. Retrieved from The Penny Hoarder: https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/save-money/repair-or-replace-household-items/, [x] iFixit. (n.d.). Repair guides for every thing, written by everyone. Retrieved from https://www.ifixit.com/, Instructables. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://www.instructables.com/, [xi] Sugru. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://sugru.com/, [xii] Consumer Reports. (2014, January). Should you repair or replace that product?: How to save money on appliances, electronics, and lawn and yard gear. Retrieved from https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/02/repair-or-replace/index.htm, [xiii] Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. (n.d.). What is Cradle to Cradle Certified™? Retrieved from https://www.c2ccertified.org/get-certified/product-certification, [xiv] WRAP. (n.d.). Care & Repair. Retrieved from Love Your Clothes: https://www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/care-repair, [xv], [xvi] Maintworld. (n.d.). Repair versus Replace. Retrieved from https://www.maintworld.com/Asset-Management/Repair-versus-Replace, [xvii] The Restart Project. (n.d.). Restart Parties. Retrieved from https://therestartproject.org/parties/, [xviii] Repair Cafe. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://repaircafe.org/en/

Link to DIY bags: https://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i], [viii] Anderson, M. (2016, November 1). Confronting Plastic Pollution One Bag at a Time. Retrieved from The EPA Blog: https://blog.epa.gov/2016/11/01/confronting-plastic-pollution-one-bag-at-a-time/, [ii], [vii] Parker, L. (2019, April 17). Plastic bag bans are spreading. But are they truly effective? Retrieved from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/04/plastic-bag-bans-kenya-to-us-reduce-pollution/, [iii] Schlanger, Z. (2019, April 1). Your cotton tote is pretty much the worst replacement for a plastic bag. Retrieved from Quartz: https://qz.com/1585027/when-it-comes-to-climate-change-cotton-totes-might-be-worse-than-plastic/, [iv], [vi], [xii], [xvi] The Danish Environmental Protection Agency. (2018). Life Cycle Assessment of grocery carrier bags. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved from https://www2.mst.dk/Udgiv/publications/2018/02/978-87-93614-73-4.pdf, [v], [x], [xvii] Kimmel, R. M. (2014). Life Cycle Assessment of Grocery Bags in the United States. Environmental Studies. Retrieved from https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1006&context=cudp_environment, [ix] Canadian Plastics Industry Association. (2012). Paper vs. Plastic Bags. Retrieved from All About Bags: http://www.allaboutbags.ca/papervplastic.html, [xi] Adler, B. (2016, June 10). Banning Plastic Bags Is Great for the World, Right? Not So Fast. Retrieved from Wired: https://www.wired.com/2016/06/banning-plastic-bags-great-world-right-not-fast/, [xiii] Tipnut. (n.d.). 50+ Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make: Free Patterns. Retrieved from Tipnut.com: https://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/, [xiv] American Chemistry Council. (n.d.). Learn What’s Recyclable. Retrieved from Plastic Film Recycling: https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/plastic-film-education-individuals/learn-whats-recyclable/

Sesame Street Water Conservation cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtcZbN0Z08c. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i] United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2014, April 23). Earth Month Tip: Turn off the tap. Retrieved from https://blog.epa.gov/2014/04/23/earth-month-tip-turn-off-the-tap/, [ii] Solstice. (n.d.). Conserving Water While You Brush. Retrieved from https://www.solsticebenefits.com/resources/resources-article.aspx?id=13, [iii], [iv], [v], [vii], [xiii] Borunda, A. (2019, June 14). How your toothbrush became a part of the plastic crisis. Retrieved from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/story-of-plastic-toothbrushes/, [vi], [viii] American Dental Association. (2019, February 26). Oral Health Topics: Toothbrushes. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes, [ix] Brushette. (n.d.). Retrieved from Brushette: https://brushette.com/, [x] Goodwell, Inc. (n.d.). Be. Brush. Retrieved from https://goodwell.co/products/be, [xi] Zero Waste Club. (n.d.). Zero Waste Bamboo Toothbrush. Retrieved from https://z-w-c.com/plasticfreeshop/zero-waste-club-bamboo-toothbrush, [xii] Brush with Bamboo. (n.d.). About the Brush. Retrieved from https://www.brushwithbamboo.com/about-the-brush/

Divine Chocolate: https://www.divinechocolate.com/us/. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i] Barclay, E. (2015, July 3). Why The World Might Be Running Out Of Cocoa Farmers. Retrieved from NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/03/419243305/why-the-world-might-be-running-out-of-cocoa-farmers, [ii] Barclay, E. (2015, July 3). Why The World Might Be Running Out Of Cocoa Farmers. Retrieved from NPR:https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/03/419243305/why-the-world-might-be-running-out-of-cocoa-farmers, [iii] Divine Chocolate. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from Divine Chocolate: https://www.divinechocolate.com/us/faqs, [iv] Green America. (n.d.). Ghana Cocoa. Retrieved from Green America: https://www.greenamerica.org/end-smartphone-sweatshops/tell-samsung/ghana-cocoa-liz, [v] Subramanian, S. (2019, July 23). Is fair trade finished? Retrieved from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jul/23/fairtrade-ethical-certification-supermarkets-sainsburys, [vi] Subramanian, S. (2019, July 23). Is fair trade finished? Retrieved from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jul/23/fairtrade-ethical-certification-supermarkets-sainsburys, [vii] Subramanian, S. (2019, July 23). Is fair trade finished? Retrieved from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jul/23/fairtrade-ethical-certification-supermarkets-sainsburys, [viii] Terenzi, S. (2017, May 23). Craft Chocolate: When Direct Trade is Not so Direct After All. Retrieved from The Chocolate Journalist: https://thechocolatejournalist.com/direct-trade-not-direct/, [ix] Terenzi, S. (2017, May 23). Craft Chocolate: When Direct Trade is Not so Direct After All. Retrieved from The Chocolate Journalist: https://thechocolatejournalist.com/direct-trade-not-direct/, [x] Divine Chocolate. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from Divine Chocolate: https://www.divinechocolate.com/us/faqs

Walnut Taco Crumbles and Cashew Sour Cream Recipes https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/homepage/action-11-taco-crumbles and on YouTube: Walnut Taco Crumbles: https://youtu.be/NAc554aqnw4, Cashew Sour Cream: https://youtu.be/ERW1K6dBdeg. Walnut Taco Crumbles Adapted from Walnut Taco Meat by Christa Clark on https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/walnut-taco-meat/. Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i]Petter, O. (2018, June 1). Veganism is 'Single Biggest Way' to Reduce Our Environmental Impact on Planet, Study Finds. Retrieved from Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/veganism-environmental-impact-planet-reduced-plant-based-diet-humans-study-a8378631.html, [ii] Poore, J., & Nemecek, T. (2018, Jun 01). Reducing food’s environmental impacts through producers and consumers. Science, 987-992. Retrieved from https://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6392/987, [iii] Skip Showers for Beef. (n.d.). Skip Showers for Beef - Learn More. Retrieved from http://www.skipshowersforbeef.com/, [iv] Culinary Schools.org. (n.d.). Veganism & The Environment: by the numbers. Retrieved from CulinarySchools.org: https://www.culinaryschools.org/yum/vegetables/

Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: Brennan, E. (2017, October 10). Reusable water bottles can make a difference. Retrieved from https://sites.psu.edu/math033fa17/2017/10/10/reusable-water-bottles-can-make-a-difference/ Carefoot, H. (2019, September 25). Plastic, metal or glass: What’s the best material for a reusable water bottle? Retrieved from The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/plastic-metal-or-glass-whats-the-best-material-for-a-reusable-water-bottle/2019/09/25/5edcbe6c-d957-11e9-bfb1-849887369476_story.html CDC. (n.d.). The Safe Drinking Water Act. Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/regulations.html Goodman, S. (2009, July 9). Fewer Regulations for Bottled Water Than Tap, GAO Says. Retrieved from The New York Times: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/09/09greenwire-fewer-regulations-for-bottled-water-than-tap-g-33331.html?mcubz=1 Health Food House. (2020, January 15). Company Is Using Plastic Bottles To Make Roads That Last 10x Longer Than Asphalt. Retrieved from https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/company-is-using-plastic-bottles-to-make-roads-that-last-10x-longer-than-asphalt/ Howley, E. K. (2019, July 5). Bottled Water vs. Tap Water: Which One Is Better? Retrieved from U.S. News & World Report: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/bottled-water-vs-tap-water Leonard, J. (2020, January 2). Which is better: Bottled water or tap water? Retrieved from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327395.php Parker, L. (2019, August 23). How the plastic bottle went from miracle container to hated garbage. Retrieved from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/08/plastic-bottles/

Air Purifying Houseplant Options: https://www.bhg.com.au/best-air-cleaning-plants, https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplants-that-clean-the-air.html, Caring for Houseplants https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplant-care.html, Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Houseplants That Clean the Air. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplants-that-clean-the-air.html, [ii] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Caring for Houseplants. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplant-care.html, [iii] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Fragrant Houseplants. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/fragrant-houseplants.html, [iv] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Fragrant Houseplants. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/fragrant-houseplants.html, [v] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Houseplants for Classrooms. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplants-for-classrooms.html, [vi] University of Florida Gardening Solutions. (n.d.). Houseplants for the Forgetful Gardener. Retrieved from https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/houseplants-for-the-forgetful-gardener.html

Helpful U.S. National Parks trip planning site: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/ Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable References: [i] McQuillan, S. (2019, September 24). Nature’s Role in Mental Illness: Prevention or Treatment? Retrieved from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cravings/201909/nature-s-role-in-mental- illness-prevention-or-treatment, [ii] U.S. Travel Association. (n.d.). Time Off and Vacation Usage. Retrieved from U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/time-and-vacation-usage, [iii] Gielan, S. A. (2016, July 13). The Data-Driven Case for Vacation. Retrieved from Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2016/07/the-data-driven-case-for-vacation, [iv] National Park Service. (n.d.). Plan Your Visit: America the Beautiful Passes. Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm, [v] U.S. Travel Association. (n.d.). Time Off and Vacation Usage. Retrieved from U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/time-and-vacation-usage, [vi] U.S. Travel Association. (n.d.). Time Off and Vacation Usage. Retrieved from U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/time-and-vacation-usage

Easy-to-use search engine on the website, Earth 911, for finding places near you to recycle different types of light bulbs: https://search.earth911.com/, EPA offers a step-by-step guide for dealing with cleaning up CFL and Fluorescent bulbs: https://www.epa.gov/cfl/cleaning-broken-cfl, Website: https://www.sustainabilitymadeeasier.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainabilityMadeEasier/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitymadeeasier/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasySustainable, References: [i] Taylor, G. (n.d.). How To: Dispose of Light Bulbs. Retrieved from https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-dispose-of-light-bulbs/ , [ii] San Francisco Department of the Environment. (2019). How do I get rid of light bulbs in San Francisco? Retrieved from https://sfenvironment.org/light-bulb-disposal-in-sf

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