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Going Zero-Waste: Tips on How to Start Image
Going Zero-Waste: Tips on How to Start
Whenever the topic zero waste comes up, the first thing that comes to mind is photos of people holding trash-filled mason jars. For most of us, the amount of that trash matches our daily waste. But the mason jars in these photos are actually filled with one year’s worth of garbage. That...
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5 Essential Houseplants That Improve Air Quality in Your Kitchen Image
5 Essential Houseplants That Improve Air Quality in Your Kitchen
Whether you grow them from seed or buy them from the store, plants can be an attractive and practical addition to your kitchen. They can improve the air quality and make your kitchen look more inviting. If you don’t keep plants in your kitchen, it may be time to consider adding...
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first was observed on May 30, 1868, under proclamation by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many cities have laid claim to have begun Memorial Day, though President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the...