Wednesday

In today’s issue, we’ll take a look at:

• Easy fall crafts to make at home

• How your grocery list can help the Planet

• Get a blueprint for a healthy life

• Sunset of the Day in Lake Tahoe

• It’s okay to need support

Did You Know

Swapping one meat-based meal a week for a plant-based one can save over ____ gallons of water.

Scroll to the bottom for the answer.

Easy Fall Crafts to Make at Home

Fall is the perfect time to get a little crafty, especially with what’s right outside your door. If you’ve got a garden (or just a few trees nearby), you already have most of what you need. Think dried flowers, fallen leaves, old branches. These are small things that can turn into something beautiful.

You can slice thick twigs into coasters or try dipping colorful leaves in beeswax to make them last. Dried lavender or rosemary can be used in bath soaks or bundled into a fall wreath. Even leftover beets or blackberries can become natural dyes for fabric or paper.

These crafts are simple, low-waste, and great for slowing down and appreciating the season. Plus, it’s a cozy way to bring a little more nature into your home!

How Your Grocery List Can Help the Planet

Most foods leave a carbon footprint, but some do the opposite. They absorb more carbon than they produce. These carbon-negative foods help clean the air while they grow, making them a great choice for the planet and your plate.

One of the best options is kelp, a type of seaweed that soaks up carbon as it grows. When parts of the kelp sink to the ocean floor, that carbon stays trapped for a long time. Tree crops like nuts, olives, and citrus fruits also help because trees store carbon in their trunks, branches, and roots as they grow.

Other surprising climate-friendly foods include blueberries and cranberries grown in wetlands, where the soil holds onto carbon instead of releasing it. Scientists are also exploring foods made from special bacteria that eat methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Small changes can make a difference! Choosing plant-based foods more often, supporting sustainable farming, and trying new eco-friendly ingredients like kelp are all simple ways to help the planet.

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Sunset of the Day – Lake Tahoe Edition

Captured by The Canopy reader Yordanos, this breathtaking Lake Tahoe sunset is pure serenity. The golden light reflecting off the water, the peaceful horizon, and the crisp mountain air all come together for a truly unforgettable view.

Thank you, Yordanos, for sharing this stunning moment with us! Have a sunset you love? Send it our way—we’d love to feature it.

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Reflections:

🌎 Did You Know: Swapping one meat-based meal a week for a plant-based one can save over 1,000 gallons of water! Livestock farming requires massive amounts of water compared to plant-based foods.

🌅 Sunset Of The Day: The sun can provide the most beautiful photography. That's why we're eager to see your favorite sunrise or sunset photos. Reply to this email with your best sun-based pictures for a chance to be featured!