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How to Live Greener at Home Without Going Off the Grid. By Maggie Berry
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How to Live Greener at Home Without Going Off the Grid. By Maggie Berry

By Nyla Jano

Living sustainably doesn’t have to mean installing a wind turbine in your backyard or making your own soap from scratch (unless that’s your thing). Most of the time, it’s about paying closer attention to your...
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Sustainable Pet Parenting: How to Go Green Without Compromising Care. By Maggie Berry

By Nyla Jano

When it comes to living sustainably, most people think about their own habits—reusable bags, composting, cutting down on single-use plastics. But if you share your home with a furry (or feathered, or scaly) companion, you’ve...
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Small Steps Matter

By Nyla Jano

The first form of plastic (celluloid) was invented in the mid 1800s to replace ivory and tortoise shell, used for billiard balls and combs and eventually became movie film and amped up the invention of...
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Create Positive Change In Your Neighborhood. By Maggie Berry

By Nyla Jano

Getting involved in local causes is an effective method to create significant changes in your community. Whether you are passionate about environmental protection, education, public health, or social justice, there are plenty of opportunities for...
A loop to end consumption
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A loop to end consumption

By Bold Apps

If you’re paying attention, you know one of the biggest topics of discussion in our world today is climate change and the plastic problem. Plastic straws have been replaced with paper straws, however this is...
From Landfill to Humble Home; The story of Earthships
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From Landfill to Humble Home; The story of Earthships

By Bold Apps

Here at TORRAIN, we like to recycle. That statement is obvious -- our bags and linings are all made from recycled materials! Socially, it’s hard to miss the dire reports about our climate. With all...
Riding elephants is no good
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Riding elephants is no good

By Bold Apps

A cornerstone of our mission here at TORRAIN is not only to produce and promote sustainable products that improve the environment and support local communities, but also to encourage sustainable travel practices. I recently had the...