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GreenStar’s Solar Farm Is Up and Running!

As the sun grows in strength this spring, it’s not just warming the soil and elevating our postwinter Vitamin D levels. GreenStar’s 130-kilowatt, remotely net-metered solar farm went online at about 2 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Since then, the West Danby array has been steadily producing power. A lot of power — 14,174 kilowatt-hours (kWh)

My Super Natural At-Home Facial

Winter can be so tough on our skin! Since we find ourselves indoors a little more, I like to make...
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Using Kitchen Spices as Medicine

By Amanda Lewis, L.Ac. I'm always thrilled when I can recommend herbs that my patients probably already have in their...
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War of the Words

By Joe Romano,
Marketing Manager I had a dream about you. We sold love like a couple of roadside lemonade-stand vendors....

GreenStar 2016: Looking Ahead

By 12th Moon, Council President, and 
Brandon Kane, General Manager 2016 will be a landmark year for GreenStar, full of...
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GreenStar Goes Solar

By Kristie Snyder, GreenLeaf Editor Construction is set to begin within days on a project set to distinguish GreenStar as...
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Salad CAN Be Fast Food!

When I am left to my own devices, I could eat a salad twice a day, every day. I really...

Breakfast for Dinner- A Family Favorite

Spring began a super busy kid schedule. Monday through Thursday we have an activity every night at 6pm. Some days...

My Spring Cleanse

    Spring is certainly a time to come alive! I spent about 8 hours the other weekend cleaning out...

Bring Your Own Bag… Use It for Good!

Did you know April is Earth Day month? You probably do. Many stores and businesses take this month to "be...

Expo West Re-Cap

  Just last month, Emmy's Organics exhibited at Expo West. The Natural Products Expo West is the largest Natural Products...

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Good old pizza night. It can be easy to find a ready made crust, but I like to make mine....