Winter 2008
Got a backyard? Discover its potential. - Turning your lawn into a wildlife haven turns out to be easier than you think. Here are some basic tips to get you started.
Fall 2007
And on Your Left, a Grass-Fed Cow... - Local is the new organic, but saving the family farm may require that you actually go there -- as a tourist.
Summer 2007
My 30 Days of Consumer Celibacy - Those living by "the Compact" have withdrawn from the rampant consumerism that marks our throwaway culture. One intrepid author discovers the challenges of abstinence.
Spring 2007
Click Here to Create a Better World - Could Second Life, the buzz-generating virtual hangout for millions of digerati and their avatars, help improve that other place called Real Life?
Winter 2007
My Money Is Greener Than Your Money - Socially responsible investing is now a major Wall Street trend. But the real question is this: Can you make as much dough when you're being virtuous?
Fall 2006
My Fabulous, Virtuous Vacation - Why fritter away the hours just lying on a beach somewhere when you can have your fun in the sun -- and help save the planet.
Summer 2006
These Roads Were Made for Biking - With its innovative urban planning, Portland could become the model for a cleaner, healthier American city -- and bring cycling to the masses.
Spring 2006
Hey, Mr. Energy Man: Lower my bills! - The whole family is wearing extra sweaters and socks and you still can't manage to keep the utility bills under control. Who you gonna call?
Winter 2006
The World's Coolest Skyscraper - In the heart of New York City, the Bank of America's towering headquarters will be greener than a hundred dollar bill.
Fall 2005
How Does Your Garden Grow? - With luscious pears drawing envious stares, and peach trees all in a row. It may sound contrary, but recycling wastewater can make your backyard bloom.
Summer 2005
Blueprint for Disaster? - The buildings in which we live and work turn out to be the nation's largest source of global warming pollution. Fear not: A renowned architect has a new design.
Spring 2005
How Green Is Our Valley - Networks of local food growers, restaurants, and farmers' markets promote the joys of regional cuisine: flavor, prosperity, and the family farm.
Winter 2005
How to Fly the Guilt-Free Skies - Air travel is an inescapable part of modern life -- and a major contributor to global warming. Short of growing wings, what's a poor traveler to do?
Fall 2004
Confessions of a Beauty-Product Junkie - Beauty products that won't betray your earth-friendly lifestyle.
Summer 2004
Let's Take a Stroll, You and I - From New York City to Atlanta to Oakland, our fellow bipeds are taking back the streets and rediscovering the joys of walking.
Spring 2004
A Good Catch - How to keep from floundering in the fish market on your search for eco-friendly fillets.
Winter 2004
Here Comes the Sun - Finally, good affordable solar power for the rest of us.
Fall 2003
The Afterlife of Batteries - Where do rechargeable batteries go when they die?
Summer 2003
Pure Energy - Learn how to sign up for green power.
It's Not My Bag, Baby - America's love affair with the plastic bag.
Spring 2003
Break It Down Now - Composting made easy.
Winter 2003
Dissecting the Dust Bunny - What's in those dust bunnies that live in the corners of your house?
Fall 2002
Organic Nation - What do the new National Organic Standards really mean for poultry, produce, and processed foods?
Summer 2002
Pet Smart - Taking care of your pet with the environment in mind.
No Bones About It - The truth about cat and dog food.
Spring 2002
Going Native - Breaking free from the suburban lawn.
Winter 2002
Floored - Environmental options for flooring, from cork to bamboo, to biodegradable carpet.
Anatomy Lesson - A layer by layer explanation of wall-to-wall carpet.
Buy Less! Drive Less! Feel Great! - A nine-step plan to help you cut stress and improve your life.
Fall 2001
Well-Schooled - Schools can be full of environmental hazards, from mold in the air to pesticides at the baseboards.
Supplies for the Well-Schooled Kid - Shopping for environmentally friendly school supplies.
Additional articles from OnEarth are available on the magazine's website.