Come learn more about the most biodiverse waterways in North America.
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Rainfall can impact our environment in multiple ways. Stormwater doesn’t just end up back in our waterways only to continually contribute to the water cycle. It can have far ranging impacts on the health of our water and water ecosystems, and it can cause major headaches here at home in the form of flooding.
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Knoxville is a great city to explore, and there are a number of options for getting around that beat driving. Come see all the benefits of changing your transportation routine.
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Have you heard about carbon offsets and wondered what they were? Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint or offset that trip you took? This article explores the benefits and downfalls of carbon offsets, and offers you advice on choosing which projects to support.
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Do you want to celebrate Halloween in a covid safe and sustainable matter? Luckily for you, KKB has put together this guide for some green, safe family fun this Halloween!
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Have you wondered what has happened nationally since China banned the import of our used plastic? And have you thought to yourself that it’s not worth it to even try to recycle plastic anymore because of that? Well, we’re here to tell you that recycling plastic in Knoxville is very much still alive and well! And our recycled plastic helps to stimulate our local economy by being used right here in the Southeast.
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What is an urban heat island, who does it affect, and how are we combating it here in Knoxville?
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Want to plant a fall garden?! Come and explore the best ways to get started.
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When we think of sustainability, our minds often go to things like fossil fuels and plastic. We don’t instantly consider food, which is why we’ll be taking two parts to talk about organics and genetically engineered foods!
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Conserving the animals that we have here on Earth is proving to be quite a challenge. For this post, we’ll delve into all of the nitty-gritty details about extinction, animal conservation, and the role zoos + aquariums play.
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It is summertime which usually means the water is flowing, especially in the south. So this post we’ll be diving into the depths of water scarcity.
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Appalachia has a long history with coal.
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Here we’ll explore what it means to have a sustainable yet mindful meat-eating or plant-based diet!
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Summer is fast on our heels. For most of us, this means a whole lot more sunscreen!
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In honor of National Tourism Day, – which will take place on May 7th – it’s most appropriate to discuss our natural touristy areas!
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This one’s for all the people who wondered about the environmental impact of their home library!
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Ever considered just taking everything natural – from your household cleaners to your cosmetics?
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We’re almost in the gardening season so it’s time to chat about pollination!
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When we look around, it can really seem like litter is everywhere.
It feels that way for a reason!
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After time spent writing about our damaging actions, it might be best to take a look towards a more positive future.
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