Everyday actions | Rainforest Alliance https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-ra-frog-icon-32x32.png Everyday actions | Rainforest Alliance https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/ 32 32 How to show the planet some love on Valentine’s Day https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/in-the-news/how-to-show-the-planet-some-love-on-valentines-day/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:32 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?post_type=news&p=120168 How can Valentine’s Day reflect care not just for loved ones, but for the planet? In this ABC News feature, experts note that chocolate production can drive deforestation and biodiversity loss, and encourage shoppers to choose certified options that support organizations like the Rainforest Alliance and responsible farming practices.

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]]> The Planet-Saving Power of Eco-Minimalism https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/the-planet-saving-power-of-eco-minimalism/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:39:30 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?p=116061 Eco-minimalism is where minimalism and environmental sustainability meet. It doesn’t mean giving up the things you love—just loving the things you have a little more.... Continue Reading

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]]> 11 Tips for Saving Water https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/11-tips-for-saving-water/ https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/11-tips-for-saving-water/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/uncategorized/11-tips-for-conserving-water/ We're facing an unprecendented global water crisis. World leaders need to act now, but we can all do our part to save water by making some simple changes in our daily lives.... Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/11-tips-for-saving-water/feed/ 0 How to Compost at Home https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/how-to-compost-at-home/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?p=114919 Composting at home is a great way to put your kitchen scraps and garden trimmings to work. Compost is made of nutrient-rich, decomposed organic material and is mixed into soil to add vital nutrients.... Continue Reading

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]]> 5 Tropical Houseplants that Bring the Rainforest Indoors https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/5-tropical-houseplants-that-bring-the-rainforest-indoors/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?p=114816 What if we told you that you could care for your own little corner of rainforest right in your own home? Here’s five tropical houseplants that bring the rainforest indoors—and tips on how to care for them!... Continue Reading

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]]> How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change (Without Freaking Them Out) https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-climate-change/ https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-climate-change/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:58 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/uncategorized/5-tips-for-talking-to-kids-about-climate-change-without-freaking-them-out/ Unfortunately, climate change is all too real—and our children will be affected by its impacts for the rest of their lives. And that’s precisely why we all need to talk to them about climate change—but how do we do so without freaking them out? Here are some tips.... Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-climate-change/feed/ 0 7 Nature-Inspired Ways to Cut Down Your Kids’ Screen Time https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/7-tips-for-cutting-down-your-kids-screen-time/ https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/7-tips-for-cutting-down-your-kids-screen-time/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:32:01 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/uncategorized/7-tips-for-cutting-down-your-kids-screen-time/ Here are some ideas that will show your kids all the creativity, independence, and delight that the natural world has to offer—while, yes, providing compelling alternatives to screen time.... Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/7-tips-for-cutting-down-your-kids-screen-time/feed/ 0 How to Spot Greenwashing Red Flags https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/how-to-spot-greenwashing-red-flags/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:06:08 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?p=112173 Greenwashing—making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or practice—is easy to define but can be hard to spot. So how do you know when to swipe left on a brand and move on? Well, as your temporary self-appointed “wingperson”, we’re going to show you how to spot some of the red flags these greenwashers are waving.  ... Continue Reading

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]]> 5 Favorite Foods We Might Lose to Climate Change https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/5-of-your-favorite-foods-threatened-by-climate-change/ https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/5-of-your-favorite-foods-threatened-by-climate-change/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:08:00 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/uncategorized/5-of-your-favorite-foods-threatened-by-climate-change/ Which foods will climate change wipe out first? Your favorites.... Continue Reading

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]]> https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/5-of-your-favorite-foods-threatened-by-climate-change/feed/ 0 Yoga Poses to Connect with the Rainforest https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/yoga-poses-to-connect-with-the-rainforest/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:22:18 +0000 https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/?p=106076 We all know that getting out into nature is good for our mental and physical health, but it’s not always easy to drop everything and go for a hike. Never fear: You can bring nature indoors—to your yoga mat! Here’s our not-very-serious guide to rainforest-inspired yoga poses.... Continue Reading

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