Tips for a Greener Lifestyle

The America Recycles Day Clothing Drive
Planet Aid’s School and Community Programs is holding the 2023 America Recycles Clothing Drive through the entire month of November…

Thrift your way through all of the seasons
Thrift store shopping is an excellent way to find tremendous deals on clothing, regardless of the season. Your local thrift store is not a d…

Planting a plastic-free garden
by Frances Black When planting a garden, the last thing any environmentally aware person wants to do is contribute to the pollution of the …

Retire your unserviceable American Flag with respect this Flag Day
The American Legion recommends holding flag retiring ceremonies on Flag Day, June 14 Most people commemorate Flag Day on June 14 by flyi…

This Year's Fall Fashion Is All About Comfort And Utility
What is a telltale sign that fall is here? Well, of course, the days are getting shorter and the air is getting crisper. But look around. No…

Thrifthouse Reinvents Thrifting for College Campuses
Who would have thought that thrifting would become so popular among college students? After all, the most targeted demographic for fast fashio…

Girls photography program organizes a beach-clean up to help their community
What can be accomplished when someone decides that instead of complaining about circumstances in their community, they can lend a helping ha…

UConn student hosts a clothing swap to encourage sustainable shopping practices
University of Connecticut (UCONN) student, Madeline Kizer, loves thrifting! Moreover, this marketing major has a passion for fashion…

Being a good steward of the earth is not one-size-fits-all
Is environmentalism all or nothing? Of course not! Sure there are people who are gung-ho for actionable change—those who lead marches …

Green Your Halloween
We are in the tail end of October, which means Halloween will be here before you know it. So, it is the perfect time to start planning for t…