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CHaRM by Live Thrive: Atlanta’s recycling facility that accepts nearly everything

It’s pretty typical these days to toss your plastic container or glass bottle in the recycling bin, but other items likely don’t get the same treatment. Before you throw your styrofoam cooler or bin of dead batteries into the trash, though, consider giving those hard-to-recycle items a new life through a local Atlanta facility. The […]

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Nature POP! at the Zoo — The “perfect union” between art, science and nature

When taking a walk through Zoo Atlanta this summer, visitors will notice some animals that weren’t there before. But unlike their furry and feathered neighbors, these animals are crafted from tens of thousands of LEGO bricks. That’s right, your favorite toy from childhood has come to life. Featuring 40 sculptures of animals and nature scenes […]

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Blue Heron’s outdoor art exhibit pays homage to “invisible constituents” of the forest

Instead of your usual walk or run with music blaring, what if you listened to the birds chirping and the leaves rustling? What else would help you be more present and integrated with nature?  That’s local artist K. Tauches’ approach to Light as a Feather, an outdoor exhibition immersed in Atlanta’s Blue Heron Nature Preserve. […]

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Going into Earth Week, a look at metro Atlanta’s greatest gifts and top issues

By Hannah E. Jones For over five decades, Earth Day has been reserved for going outside, showing love for Mother Earth and, through small acts and large-scale efforts, serving as a steward and champion of the natural environment.  With the 52nd annual Earth Day approaching, SaportaReport asked local experts to reflect on the current state […]