Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Sept. 21.
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SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Climate Choices-Reusable Bags: If you’ve accumulated too many reusable bags, donate the excess. The environmental impact of an individual reusable bag is relatively small, so it’s not a problem if you end up with a stash. Still, paring down your reusable collection can declutter your cupboards and lead to a more durable collection of bags you’ll actually use. Here's what to do with them. SENT Monday, photos.
Climate-89 Percent Project: Oatly, the world’s largest producer of oat milk, last month began to put a climate message on the side of its cartons in Sweden and plans to expand to several countries including the U.S. later this year. That comes on the heels of a decision by every TV station in Japan to air public service announcements over the next two years with that same message. Called the 89 Percent Project and developed by nonprofit news outlet Covering Climate Now, the message, based on surveys, is that most people want their governments to act to combat climate change. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.
BE WELL
Japan-Ikebana: Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
FOOD
Food-Voracious-Fruit Crostini: Cookbook author Stef Ferrari says you don’t need a recipe to make her seasonal fruit crostini with ricotta and honey. Instead, you need to trust your instincts. SENT Monday, photos.
GARDENING
Row Covers: Many summer vegetable gardens are winding down as temperatures cool. But gardeners can use row covers to protect vegetables from frost and extend their growing period. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
Arizona-Community Garden: Cindy Wilson turned her love of flowers into a community “you-pick” garden. After experiencing fires, flooding, evacuations and the loss of her husband, Cindy, a retiree, built her garden little by little and began inviting others to enjoy it. The Garden House on Butterfly Lane has since become a place where people connect and find a moment to slow down. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.
NATURE
Alaska-Fat Bear: After gorging all summer on sockeye salmon, the portliest brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula will battle it out to see who will be named the fattest of them all in the wildly popular online voting contest called Fat Bear Week that starts on Tuesday. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
FASHION
Milan Fashion Week.
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In case you missed it:
TRAVEL: TV-The Detour with David Chang; America 250-The Road; NYC Map Exhibit.
FOOD: Textured Food; Yom Kippur-Appetizing Stores; Voracious-Sesame-Cumin Chicken; Costco Delivery; Trump-Xi-Fast Food.
GARDENING: Clover-Grass Lawns.
BACK TO SCHOOL: Education-Learning to Bike.
BE WELL: Working Well-Pregnancy and Postpartum; Japan-Centenarians.
HOMES: China-Porcelain Heritage.
KIDS: Toy Hall of Fame-Finalists.
FASHION: Animal Rights.
AMERICA 250: Nation of Suckers; Casting History.
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