💡Renewable milestone, soda news, Halloween plans

Happy Friday my friend,

Did you see this week’s Harvest supermoon, 10% closer to Earth than normal?! Mark your calendars for the next full supermoon on Nov. 5!

ECL TRIVIA: How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill? (Answer below)

🌎 Planet Health

🎃 NO-PLASTIC HALLOWEEN: From candy wrappers to plastic costume pieces, there’s an abundance of plasticized items around the holidays. If you’re planning any festive Halloween celebrations, consider these 6 awesome ideas for reducing plastic usage at your home this year.

💨 GLOBAL RENEWABLES: According to new research, “the world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year,” and the two countries largely responsible for the surge in renewable energy may surprise you! Read more here.

🏝️ ANCIENT ISLAND FARMING: In Mexico City, women are acquiring and restoring ancient Aztec‐era island farms (traditionally managed by men) to combat urban sprawl, pollution, and habitat loss. See photos and read more about how their regenerative farming and water-cleanup efforts are helping to boost food security and revive Indigenous ways.

🧑‍⚕️ Human Health

🥤 SODA SICK: New analysis of 103k study participants conclude consumption of both sugar-sweetened sodas and artificially sweetened “diet sodas” were linked to a higher risk for a type of liver disease called MALSD. MALSD affects 10-15% of U.S. kids, and stands for “metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease”— a buildup of fat in the liver that didn’t come from drinking alcohol. Click here to learn more.

♳ PLASTIC IN THE GUT: A new study this week revealed that microbial composition in the gut “reflected patterns previously linked with conditions such as depression and colorectal cancer” when exposed to “typical” concentrations of microplastics. The lead author of the study says public education and more research is essential, and we need to treat "plastic pollution as a serious public health issue."

🍂 LEAF RAKING: Did you know just one hour of raking leaves can burn 250-400 calories? It’s a repetitive movement, so learn some key leaf raking tips for spinal health, then see how you can beneficially use and compost leaves as a soil amendment or mulch here.

🍄 Microdosing and Psychedelic Retreats

Ever wonder why psychedelics are being called the next frontier in mental health and human evolution?

From breakthroughs in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression to expanding self-awareness and compassion, this movement is reshaping how we understand healing itself.

But real transformation requires knowledge, safety, and integrity. That’s why I’m excited to share the upcoming Microdosing & Psychedelic Retreats Summit, hosted by my friends at Heart Mind Institute, happening October 14–19, 2025.

This online event brings together dozens of the world’s most respected voices in neuroscience, medicine, and consciousness studies to explore how microdosing and guided retreats can support mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

You’ll learn evidence-based practices, safety protocols, and the deeper wisdom behind these powerful tools for healing and growth.

👉 [Claim your complimentary ticket here]and join a global conversation about the future of human potential.

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Trivia Answer:

Around 450 years. Plastic bottles take centuries to break down, making proper recycling and reducing plastic use critical for protecting the environment.

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