Elizabeth Weiss

Not every beverage container is made the same way, and some are certainly safer than others. If you’re concerned about what you — and your kids — drink out of, look for a sustainable vessel that keeps your water safe and does right by the environment.

Some might classify millennials as the generation of high expectations. They expect to make a lot of money. They expect to create successful relationships for themselves. And, they expect their politicians to make climate change a priority, especially if anyone expects millennials to continue to populate the planet.

For many families, pacifiers are a staple, a lifesaver. But not just any pacifier will do. Babies have demands when it comes to the calming tool they prefer. You have a checklist, too — and the biggest requirement is that the pacifiers you rely on are safe for your baby.

When you complain about how Styrofoam clings to your clothing, floors, and hands, think about how it clings to the earth too. One man has developed a straightforward way to recycle Styrofoam..

When you make money from marijuana, you must pay taxes on it. So says the IRS. Possessing, distributing, or selling marijuana, however, is illegal. So says the federal government. No matter how you look at it, pot is a booming business that one part of the government recognizes for its purposes, while another part considers it a crime.

Marriage and divorce trends change with the times, but millennials may be shaping the ups and downs of relationships more than any other generation.

Arranging at-home activities for your kids instead of sending them to summer camp? Create a meaningful week of earth-focused projects and adventures for a fun and educational experience. Flexibility is the name of the game with kids, especially during the summer, so have a plan and appreciate your routine, but be willing to give it all up for lying in the grass and identifying what you see in the clouds.

Whether you’re considering a move or looking for bragging rights for your hometown, some states of the union are far greener than others. A recent study from WalletHub, the credit-score website, compared each of the 50 states on 23 key metrics, including red states vs. blue states, to see which places are really doing their part to take care of the environment (spoiler alert: blue states win).

They’re decorative and often emit a pleasing fragrance, but flowers serve a much greater purpose than delighting our senses. They promote a healthy ecosystem and biodiversity, serve as a food source, and nourish their surrounding environment. Taking time to choose the most appropriate blooms to plant in an area and allowing native flowers to thrive is a great service to the environment.

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Struggle to collect child support payments from your ex? Curse your ex for never being around for your children? You may believe it would just be easier to have him or her out of your life – and your children’s lives – for good. But seeking to have someone’s parental rights terminated isn’t always as simple as you might wish, nor does it always end up being beneficial to your children, or you.
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