Maureen Wise
Green and parenting freelancer
Writer and higher ed sustainability coordinator. Expertise in water quality, green lifestyle and eco-parenting.
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Why You Shouldn’t Rake Your Leaves This Fall
Autumn brings cooler temperatures and flame-colored leaves, making for crisp days and a vibrant landscape. But it can be tough to enjoy the splendor if you’re worried about raking and disposing of all those pretty, fallen leaves. Fortunately, I’m here to tell you why you shouldn’t rake your leave...
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How to Start Composting at Work or School | Tom's of Maine Good Matters Blog
You can be a trendsetter and start a composting program at your work or child’s school to make the practice easier and more efficient for you and your peers.
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Five Easy, Money Saving Green Laundry Hacks | Piccolo Universe
Five Easy, Money Saving Green Laundry Hacks - Picco...
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Citizen Scientists Track Bee Health and Shed Light on Colony Collapse Disorder | EcoWatch
Individuals can be part of the solution—and the fun—by keeping bees themselves. To construct the hives...
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Natural Sensitive Toothpaste Offers Innovative Protection
If you have sensitive teeth like me, you may know the pain of biting into cold fruit, or sipping a hot coffee. But do you know what is causing that discomfort?
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Learning Child CPR Can Save Your Child's Life | Care.com
Knowing how to react in an emergency situation can save the life of your child or someone else's. Know the basics about child CPR....
She Knows
4 Ways to be more eco-friendly with your freezer in the new year | SheKnows
The coldest part of your home — your freezer — can be a real drag on climate change and your carbon footprint. At the start of this year, make a mini resolution to keep your freezer a little greener by changing up some small habits.
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Fruit and Vegetable Scraps Don’t Have to Be Waste | Tom's of Maine Good Matters Blog
There are many ways to make use of these fruit and vegetable scraps to help reduce waste and benefit both your family and the environment.
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Nontoxic, Outdoor Summer Cleaning Tips to Finalize Your Patio | Tom's of Maine Good Matters Blog
Summer means plenty of time outside, playing in the grass from dawn till dusk and making the most of your outdoor living space.
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Reduce Waste at Home with JoAnne Murphy, Head of Marketing at Tom’s of Maine | Tom's of Maine Good Matters Blog
Murphy knows what it means to live green—she not only works for a company that cares about protecting the environment, but she also works to reduce waste at home and encourage sustainable family living.
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Five Spring Vegetable Dip Ideas for a Healthy, Flavorful Snack | Tom's of Maine
Springtime is around the corner, and your garden is certainly ready. Do you have a plan for the plethora of produce you’ll be picking? Be ready with the perfect snack: spring vegetable dip!
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Calculating Your Foodometer: How Far Food Travels From Farm to Fork | Tom's of Maine
While most children are more focused on trying to convince you that their broccoli isn’t hidden in their napkins, they also know that getting around the table as a family cements respectful, working relationships. What isn’t obvious to them is that food grown or produced closer to home is better for them and their surrounding environment.
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Considering Water Supply Protection at Your Family’s Home | Toms of Maine
You probably know all about conserving water at your home, but you may not be aware of how to reduce water pollution as a family—especially the water you drink.
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Teaching Kids Proper Electronic Disposal and Recycling Practices
Become an expert on the greenest methods for battery recycling, electronic disposal, and health and beauty-product reuse.
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Sneak in Daily Cardio (and Extra Steps) Without a Hassle | Toms of Maine
Busy schedules and cold weather can often keep you inside, and sometimes it’s just impossible to get the recommended amount of daily cardio.