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Check out our favorite news stories that will bring warmth and positivity to the new year. From baby rhinos to electric vehicles, there was a lot to be thankful for this year. Link below! #eco18 #2023inreview #positivenews #sustainability #progress bit.ly/3NNdNZo

Here are 3 recent environmental short films making headlines: 🐘 “The Elephant Whisperers” (2023 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film) 🌲 “Hope and Restoration – Saving the Whitebark Pine” 🌍 “Cool for You” #eco18 #shortfilms #films #environmentalfilms #ecofriendly

The Eco18 family compiled a list of our favorite 18 Christmas movies for anyone to watch this holiday season. Click the link below to see our top picks! #eco18 #christmasmovies #christmas #happyholidays #watchlist #familytime bit.ly/3RHJs0N

🍐 Pears come in about 3,000 varieties, many of which are currently in season. Make sure to buy organic pears when possible; non-organic pears are on the “Dirty Dozen" list! #eco18 #nationalpearmonth #pears #healthyeating #organic #organicagriculture #seasonaleating

In the spirit of the holidays, let's spend our dollars on well-sourced cocoa products! In today's article, we share 5 brands to get you started. Link below! bit.ly/47wQECe #eco18 #sustainablechocolate #fairtradechocolate #fairtrade #chocolate #baking #hotchocolate

🍪 Happy National Cookie Day! Want to make your favorite recipes vegan? 🥛 Make sure your plant-based milk is unsweetened & unflavored. 🧈 Look for vegan butter brands like Earth Balance. 🍫 Make sure your chocolate chips are vegan! Happy baking! #eco18 #nationalcookieday

Besides diapers, do you know what parts of early childcare pose environmental threats? Check out our “5 Sustainability Hacks for Expecting Parents” list to learn more! Link below! #eco18 #sustainablechildcare #babies #momlife #dadlife #sustainableparents bit.ly/3GH9uLz

3 ways to give back: 🌱 Have a special talent? Host a skill-sharing workshop. 📚 Value education? Establish a Little Free Library. 👚 Clearing out your closet? Donate your extra clothes. Your community thanks you! #eco18 #GivingTuesday #giveback #charity #selflessness #sharing

Confused by all the advertisements? We’re here to simplify life with eco18’s Eco-Friendly Brand Gift Guide. You can’t go wrong with gifting yourself or someone else anything on this list. Happy shopping! Link below! #eco18 #giftguide #ecofriendlygifts bit.ly/3ueoAFj

Ever wonder about all the behind-the-scenes work required to run a farmers’ market? Kaitlyn Breedlove, Market Manager for the Durham Farmers’ Market, has the answers! Click the link below for our full interview! #eco18 #farmersmarket #durhamfarmersmarket bit.ly/3QHY3rc

#DYK? Georgia grows about 100 million pounds of pecans each year? These nuts have a distinct size, flavor, and texture that make them coveted nationwide and perfect for adding to pies this holiday season! #eco18 #georgiapecans #nationalgeorgiapecanmonth #pecans #pecanpie

Figs lend a unique sweetness and texture to some of our favorite dishes. But do you know the fascinating truth about fig wasps? Click the link below to learn more and to see 5 of our favorite fig recipes! #eco18 #figwasps #figs #wasps #nature #figrecipes bit.ly/3tTXcfw

Wildfires, intensifying each year alongside climate change, tear apart families, homes, and livelihoods. Today, we cover the top 10 most important facts to know about the 2023 North American wildfire season. Link below! #eco18 #wildfire #wildfireseason bit.ly/40ffdRJ

From emergency response to trail building, Keith Gonzalez's Conservations Corps experiences are shaped by an ever-changing environment. Click the link below for our full interview! #eco18 #conservationcorps #conservation #restoration #outdooreducation bit.ly/3S4C1Bs

On August 23rd, 2023, scientists worldwide celebrated the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, an Indian-led space program to the Moon’s south pole. Click the link below for all you need to know! #eco18 #chandrayaan3 #space #spaceexploration #science bit.ly/3PXoqcF

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Check out today's blog post to learn how you can improve your energy efficiency when it comes to running laundry and washing dishes. Link below! #eco18 #EEDay2023 #energyefficiency #sustainability #sustainablehome #saveenergy bit.ly/48yJKh7

The coffee industry usually favors mass production over high-quality beans, decent ethics, and the environment. But as a consumer, you can vote for a more sustainable structure. Learn more at the link below! #eco18 #coffee #fairtrade #nationalcoffeeday bit.ly/46pHVRC

🧦 Do you own an alpaca sweater or a pair of alpaca socks? Alpaca wool is often considered more sustainable than sheep wool or cashmere. And it doesn't require chemicals or pesticides in the production process! #eco18 #alpacaday #alpaca #sustainability #sustainablefashion

National Farm Animals Awareness Week is observed the third week of each September to support the humane treatment of animals, people, and the environment. Click the link below to learn more! #eco18 #farmanimalsawarenessweek #animalrights bit.ly/3PNrFEG

For this month’s edition of 18 Questions, we interview eco18's very own Sierra Winters, who recently cycled 800 miles around the Pacific Northwest to engage with affordable housing organizations. Link below! #eco18 #affordablehousing #pnw #bikeandbuild bit.ly/48gKsPM