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13 01, 2021

Spread some green love for Valentine’s Day

By |2021-01-11T21:17:22+00:00January 13th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’re here to help you plan ahead. This popular holiday traditionally involves gifts of chocolates, flowers and paper greeting cards. Perhaps this year we could show some green love to the environment with thoughtful gifts.   If you usually give your sweetheart flowers, try a potted plant instead. Fresh flowers have a short life span – the colorful petals wilt and fade within a few days. But a potted plant can live for decades with proper care. (Hint: Succulents are really popular right now.) Want to go [...]

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3 12, 2020

Look for eco-friendly gifts for your friends and family this holiday season

By |2020-12-15T18:13:59+00:00December 3rd, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? An eco-friendly choice is a good way to make an impression and care for the environment. From stocking stuffers to luxury items, it’s easy to find products to fit the bill.   Need some help getting started? Keep on reading:   Recycled polyester touchscreen gloves make great stocking stuffers.   Toys made from recycled plastic milk containers keep materials out of landfills. (If you are an Amazon shopper, just search for green toys.)   Reusable, washable totes are handy for groceries and more.   Stainless steel tumblers for cold or warm [...]

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27 12, 2019

10 reasons to switch to paperless billing before 2020

By |2020-01-16T18:03:06+00:00December 27th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Small behavioral changes can have a significant impact, particularly when it comes to the environment. If you have already switched over to paperless billing, take a bow. You are making a bigger difference than you can imagine. A 2008 study commissioned by the PayItGreen Alliance found that by choosing electronic bills, statements and payments, the average American household could save 6.6 pounds of paper, 0.08 trees, 24 square feet of forest, 63 gallons of water, and 4.5 gallons of fuel per [...]

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20 12, 2019

Leave what you find when exploring the shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-11-12T13:38:09+00:00December 20th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a wonder. The endless blue skies, emerald water that gently laps on the sugar-white sands, the smell of fresh salt air and the shells you find scattered along your path. All wonders. All part of our natural environment. It’s easy to want to take home a treasure from the beach. A symbol of the memory of the day spent on the Alabama shores. But we want future generations to continue to enjoy the shores, soak [...]

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29 11, 2019

No-Waste Food Prep for Your Beach Picnic

By |2019-10-25T09:53:14+00:00November 29th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Picnics are so much fun, especially when they are on the beach! And it’s actually easy to decrease or eliminate the use of disposable products that may get left behind. Learn how to pack a zero-waste, delicious picnic with a few easy steps. First, finger foods are a great way to go. They are perfect for a picnic because they do not require any utensils or wrappers that may be blown away or thrown away. Pick your favorites from this [...]

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24 10, 2019

The Future of Clean Water on the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-09-22T02:45:22+00:00October 24th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Water pollution has numerous sources. The Mobile Bay National Estuary Clean Water Future program encourages people to spread the word, not the pollution. The Create a Clean Water Future campaign is working with many individuals, businesses, community groups and schools to stop water pollution. This movement involves community support to raise awareness about storm runoff and the pollution it carries. Clean Water Future partners with more than 42 organizations, including cities and businesses, to provide education on water pollution while [...]

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30 09, 2019

Why It’s Important to Reduce Waste – and How to Do So

By |2019-09-22T02:05:48+00:00September 30th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Everything in this world is connected, but sometimes the choices we make don’t support that fact. We don’t think about growing landfills. We don’t consider our effect on the natural environment around us. By reducing waste, we lessen the negative impact to agriculture and fresh water. With less landfill waste that produces natural gasses due to the decay of materials, we protect endangered species. For those and many more reasons, we need to drastically reduce waste. Recycling is smart, too, [...]

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24 09, 2019

Understanding the Six Degrees of Marine Debris Separation

By |2019-09-22T01:58:37+00:00September 24th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

We all know that trash ends up in our oceans and waterways. While some of it may be due to beachgoers, boaters and passersby who accidently or purposefully litter, it can also start miles away from the beach. Marine debris is found in every ocean in the world. A world-wide problem may seem difficult to tackle, but with marine debris, even one individual can create a positive effect. Understanding the six degrees of marine debris separation is the first step [...]

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27 08, 2019

Beyond the Beach – 5 steps to go green at your workplace

By |2019-08-20T10:40:23+00:00August 27th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Ready to take your Leave Only Footprints lifestyle back to your office? These five simple tips will help you go green and create a more eco-friendly environment in your workplace. Whether you choose just one or completely change the culture, you’re making a positive difference. Reuse and recycle Create convenient and well-organized spaces for recycling, starting with a box for paper next to the copier. Whenever possible, reuse office supplies. Positive peer pressure is a real thing when it comes [...]

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12 08, 2019

Create a Leave Only Footprints lifestyle at home

By |2019-07-23T12:03:42+00:00August 12th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

When you visit our beaches, we ask that you leave them better than you found them. But your Leave Only Footprints lifestyle doesn’t need to stop when you leave the beach. Below are just a few ways you can reduce your impact on our environment even after returning home. 1) Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Find information about recycling programs in your area. When you reuse, reduce and recycle, you save money, energy and natural resources. 2) Use Canvas Bags Instead of Plastic [...]

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