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.

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.

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.

Protect Your Community from “Bomb Trains”

May 11, 2022 How-ToUnited States, Gibbstown, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, PhiladelphiaNicole Greenfield, Amanda MacMillan

Trains carrying highly explosive fossil fuels barrel through unsuspecting communities every day. Is yours one of them?

Cómo proteger a tu comunidad de “trenes-bomba”

May 11, 2022 How-ToUnited States, Gibbstown, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, PhiladelphiaNicole Greenfield, Amanda MacMillan

25 millones de estadounidenses residen a lo largo de rutas ferroviarias que transportan crudo -- ¿te encuentras entre ellos? Infórmate aquí sobre tus opciones y derechos.

How to Spot—and Help Stop—Climate Misinformation

April 26, 2022 How-ToUnited States, InternationalCourtney Lindwall

The online spread of false claims about climate change is an existential threat.

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.

Green Your Halloween

October 9, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesClara Chaisson

Five ways to indulge your sweet tooth and your spooky side without a whole lot of waste or frightful chemicals.

Green Your School

August 28, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesCorey Binns

Eight ways to help your district’s students and parents be better environmental citizens.

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.

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

November 28, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesLiz Krieger

Caring for your pet while caring for the planet is about more than buying recycled toys and organic dog food.

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.

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.