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Making Every Day Earth Day
For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing ideas to inspire a greener personal lifestyle. Carrying out these ideals in our work place is mission critical for Taylor Maid Farms. Here are 4 ways we practice sustainability in our everyday operations: 1. Sourcing: Since our founding in 1993, we’ve roasted 100% organic coffee from some [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 16: E-Waste Recycling
Don’t let old appliances and gadgets fill up our landfills. Seek out opportunities to recycle your technology and avoid chemicals leaching into the soil. The next free E-Waste Recycling event takes place at the Goodwill retail store in Healdsburg from 8am-4pm on April 27 & 28. They are accepting all appliances and computers with plugs (air conditioners and [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 15: 6 Billion Others
This powerful talk from Arthus Bertrand includes powerful images of global climate change and personal stories that inspire hope. Watch. Learn. Act.
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 14: 3 Steps To A Better Garden
1. Peruse Sunset Magazine’s stellar spread on how to build a raised garden bed. 2. Populate your garden with plants from Jail Industries at the North County Detention facility in Santa Rosa. A partnership between the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office, the Sonoma County Office of Education, and the National Tree Trust, Jail industries uses gardening [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 13: Bike or Bust.
We all know that we should bike more and drive less. But did you know about these bike initiatives happening in our own back yard? 1. Founded in 2012, Petaluma Community Bikes is a non-profit that repairs and recycles old bikes to increase ridership in Petaluma & surrounding communities. They teach bicycle safety and [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 12: Drive Less, Borrow More
Have you been known to drive to the store to purchase one or two ingredients missing from a recipe? Why not bring back the lost art of borrowing from a neighbor? Not only does this lower your carbon footprint, it’s a chance to build community and get to know those you share a block with. [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 11: Bring Back the Clothesline
According to the Energy Information Administration, household dryers account for 6% of annual household energy consumption, and using a clothes line can save you an average of $25 on your monthly energy bill. Visit www.projectlaundry.org to learn more tips on reducing your laundry footprint. (Hint: wash in cold water).
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 10: Join A CSA
Another easy way to reduce your footprint is by purchasing local, seasonal fruits and veggies instead of imported produce. Community Supported Agriculture programs help you do just that while building the local economy and supporting your community’s farmers. Here’s how it works: Join a CSA in your neighborhood and pay a reasonable monthly fee. Choose a produce [...]
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Earth Day Inspiration, Day 9: Plant A Tree
We all know that trees act as the earth’s lungs, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. But did you know that one tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year? That’s the equivalent of 11,000 miles of car emissions. If you’re eager to plant a tree [...]
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The Petaluma Seed Bank: A Sonoma County Treasure