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15 02, 2023

Going Green at Work

By |2023-01-30T18:02:34+00:00February 15th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Taking steps to become more eco-friendly is a great goal. Practice going green at home, and don’t forget to stretch that small effort to cover your workplace as well. Being environmentally friendly at work not only promotes a clean environment, but also saves costs and boosts a company’s reputation. It doesn’t have to be difficult to swap out your routines for more sustainable options: Reduce paper waste by emailing reports or other information that may not require a hard copy. [...]

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18 01, 2023

Going Green for Valentine’s Day

By |2023-01-02T08:28:10+00:00January 18th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

We just said goodbye to the holiday season, but as you can see from looking around the stores, Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. Many gifts that are given eventually end up in a landfill. And cut flowers have a very short lifespan. However, you can give your loved one something special this holiday that can also be thoughtful for the environment. A potted plant can be a great alternative to flowers. It can live for decades [...]

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22 08, 2022

Clean Horizons

By |2022-07-25T18:35:22+00:00August 22nd, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

It’s never too early to teach your kids about the importance of not littering and keeping our beaches clean. Young Oliver is a great example to show age should not stop anyone from helping the community and planet. Clean Horizons is a mission created by Oliver to help influence other families to reduce plastic waste and get involved in ways to help the environment. Follow along with Oliver to see all the adventures his family and Clean Horizons is up [...]

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15 08, 2022

Water Quality Month

By |2022-07-25T18:31:44+00:00August 15th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but just 3% of that water is fresh. It is vital to our environment that we are taking care of our waters. August is recognized as Water Quality Month. It’s an opportunity to educate others on the importance of protecting our water resources. Water pollution is happening at an alarming rate. We should all be doing our part to raise awareness and reduce pollution. How can you help? Pick up after your [...]

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27 07, 2022

Tips For Going Green at Home

By |2022-09-26T11:59:54+00:00July 27th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Being ecologically friendly is more than just recycling and not littering when at the beach. These are essential steps for keeping our coast clean, but going green starts at home. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming or difficult. Get started hassle-free with these ten simple tips for going green at home. Turn off lights when you are not using them and use natural light when possible. Pay bills online if it’s an option, and opt-out of unsolicited mail. Unplug electronics [...]

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7 12, 2021

Recycle Live Christmas Trees

By |2021-12-07T17:57:42+00:00December 7th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Many of you have already gone out and picked your Christmas tree or are planning to do so in the near future. If you’re going to bring home a live tree for your seasonal celebrations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with it when the holidays are over. We are happy to share some tips on how to dispose of your tree, as well as how to upcycle/repurpose it yourself! Before doing anything with your tree after the [...]

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16 09, 2021

Keeping it green at home

By |2021-09-13T16:35:22+00:00September 16th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We appreciate all you do to keep our beaches and waters clean and the environment healthy. Have you thought about how to keep up the good work at home?    Any of the following are easy ways to get started:   Use coffee that is grown using sustainable standards and certified organic by the USDA.  Recycle where you can.  Don’t forget to carry your reusable grocery bags when you shop.  Go paperless for bills and pay online.   Light your life with energy-efficient light bulbs.   Turn [...]

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26 08, 2021

Teach the kids to be good environmental stewards

By |2021-08-17T13:45:24+00:00August 26th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

A quick family getaway to the beach is a good way to conquer back-to-school blues. It’s also a great time to teach the kids the importance of taking care of the environment.   The Leave Only Footprints program is based on Leave No Trace principles. For a kid-friendly version, our Leave No Trace Principles for Kids helps children learn to be good stewards of our beaches and coastal lands.  Know Before You Go - Have a family discussion about everyone doing their part to keep the [...]

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8 04, 2021

Earth Day is April 22

By |2021-03-24T17:59:56+00:00April 8th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We all call Planet Earth our home. It’s our responsibility to take care of our home and ensure future generations have as lovely a place to live as we do. Earth Day, April 22, is a day for citizens to unite in the effort to protect the environment worldwide. The 2021 theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. An idea announced by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin led to the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Thanks to [...]

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25 03, 2021

Think clean and green on your beach visit this spring

By |2021-03-24T17:37:45+00:00March 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Keeping Alabama’s coast clean is important for people and the environment. It’s also something everyone can do. The principles and beach rules of our Leave Only Footprints program ensure our environment is taken care of today and for future generations. With more than 5 million visitors to our beaches each year, it takes everyone’s cooperation to keep the coast clean and beautiful. What can you do to help? We’re glad you asked. Vegetation roots hold the dune system together. Avoid walking [...]

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