Personal Action

Harnessing power generated by the sun reduces your reliance on fossil fuels, but it can come with a price tag. How to decide if it’s worth it to you.

Want to make a real difference with your grocery money? Find out where and how your food is produced.

Are you one of the 25 million Americans who live along a crude-by-rail route? Here's how to find out and what you can do about it.

Debunking five popular myths that lead us to needlessly throw out meals—and money.

With minimal effort, you can turn those banana peels and apple cores into gold. Let us break it down.

We've made huge strides in keeping the things we throw away out of landfills. Here's how you can take recycling to the next level—at home, at work, and in your community.

How to get rid of bugs and vermin without putting your own family’s health at risk.

Your guide to purchasing sustainably sourced lumber and furniture.

Small steps can add up to big reductions in your electricity use—and your utility bill.

Chemicals used to clean clothes can be toxic—and expensive. One thing they’re not? Necessary.