Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

May 4, 2026 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Here are some high-impact ways to reduce your personal use of oil and gas and gain a little energy independence.

Nontoxic Ways to Protect Your Pet

August 21, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesKaren L. Smith-Janssen

How to find family-friendly flea and tick products that will provide effective care without skull and crossbones ingredients.

How to Find Relief During Summer Heat Waves in the City

June 23, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Extreme heat is a serious public health threat—particularly for city dwellers. Here are some quick tips to help keep you and your neighbors cool.

9 maneras de evitar químicos que interfieren con las hormonas

June 16, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu, Shelia Hu

Los interruptores endocrinos, como el BPA y los ftalatos, se encuentran en todo, desde productos de limpieza hasta fragancias.

9 Ways to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

June 16, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu, Shelia Hu

Endocrine disruptors like PFAS, BPA, and phthalates lurk in everything from cleaning products to dust bunnies.

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution

July 3, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesSarah Engler

Help keep our marine life (and ourselves) from being overwhelmed by plastics and harmful chemicals.

Diez maneras de reducir la contaminación plástica

July 3, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesSarah Engler

Todos podemos ayudar a evitar que la vida marina consuma y nade en basura.

How You Can Stop Global Warming

August 7, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Healing the planet starts in your garage, in your kitchen, and at your dining room table.

Cómo puedes detener el calentamiento global

August 7, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

La sanación de planeta comienza en las marquesinas, cocinas y comedores particulares.

Learn to Spot Greenwashing

February 9, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

It’s tricky to separate flimsy promises from what’s actually environmentally friendly. We can help.

Fighting Phthalates

April 20, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu, Olivia Koski

These harmful chemicals are lurking in countless products, but companies don’t have to tell us which ones. Follow these tips to reduce your exposure.

How to Keep the Environment in Mind While You Stay Home

April 6, 2020 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

COVID-19 has upended daily life. Here are some small steps you can take to help make your time spent indoors cleaner, calmer, and greener.

Stocking a Kid-Friendly, Nontoxic Kitchen

January 2, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty

Avoid harmful pesticides, preservatives, and other unhealthy additives—especially when you’re feeding growing bodies.

Get the Dirt on Nontoxic Spring Cleaning

March 9, 2017 How-ToUnited StatesClara Chaisson

Your vacuum and a damp rag can get you pretty far. All those bottles under the sink are another story.

Building a Healthy Home

November 22, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Questionable chemicals lurk in many common home-renovation materials. But safer alternatives do exist.

Cómo controlar las sabandijas sin recurrir a venenos peligrosos

March 16, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty

Evitar plagas no tiene que poner en riesgo la salud de la familia.

Control Household Pests Without Scary Poisons

March 16, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesMolly M. Ginty

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

Green Your Dry Cleaning Routine

March 14, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesStarre Vartan

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

Guía sobre el mercurio

March 10, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesShanti Menon

Consejos a tener en mente para evitar la exposición al mercurio, desde el sushi hasta las caries.

Mercury Guide

March 10, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesShanti Menon

Whether you're getting dental fillings or ordering sushi, keep these tips in mind to avoid exposure.