Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

Learn how to become a savvier consumer and an effective environmental and public health advocate with these toolkits and how-tos.

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How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

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.
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The Best and Worst Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Facial Tissue Brands

How-ToCanada, United StatesCourtney Lindwall
Tissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.
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Green Your Halloween

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

How-ToUnited StatesCorey Binns

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

Cuatro formas de evitar químicos tóxicos en el empaque de alimentos

How-ToUnited StatesPerrin Ireland
Independientemente de lo que alegue la industria, el hecho es que el BPA es tóxico. Veena Singla, científica para el NRDC quiere sacarlo del mercado, junto con demás productos igualmente tóxicos desarrollados como alternativas al BPA.

4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging

How-ToUnited StatesPerrin Ireland

Despite what the industry will tell you, BPA is toxic. NRDC scientist Veena Singla wants it—and its equally poisonous replacements—out of our products.