Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

10 Tips for Hosting a Wonderful and Waste-Free Holiday

November 20, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesClara Chaisson

Indulge your guests without spoiling the planet this season.

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.

How to Protect Your Property—and Our Planet—from Harmful Wildfire

September 25, 2018 How-ToUnited States, WestJillian Mackenzie

Fire-wise tips for your home, your garden beds, the fence line, and that marshmallow roast you’re planning.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Most of All, Reduce.

July 31, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Try incorporating these small tweaks into your routine. You’ll throw out less trash, and help fight climate change at the same time.

The Hiker’s Guide to Leaving No Trace . . . and in One Piece

June 26, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesJillian Mackenzie

How to be responsible, pee responsibly, and handle animal encounters when you’re out in the wild, communing with nature.

How (and Why) to Be a Seed Savior

May 29, 2018 How-ToNancy Castaldo

You can help rescue the planet’s diminishing agrodiversity . . . even if you’re more of an eater than a grower.

Green Your Coffee Habit

September 26, 2017 How-ToJillian Mackenzie

Our guide to buying greener beans, brewing with less waste, and avoiding all that packaging.

To Shrink Your Carbon Footprint, Ease Up on the Dairy

June 2, 2017 How-ToUnited StatesJenny Shalant

Milk does a body good, but it also does a number on the planet.

Go Green in Margaritaville: Eco-Friendly Beach Vacation Tips

March 28, 2017 How-ToUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Make long-lasting memories but a minimal environmental impact during your spring break getaway.

Attention, Online Shoppers

January 31, 2017 How-ToUnited States, InternationalMelissa Denchak

Is shopping online or in-store better for the environment? It depends—on you.

10 Easy Tips for Meal Planning

November 3, 2016 How-ToUnited States

Planning meals in advance can seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. (No, really.) Arm yourself with these 10 easy tips, and you’ll be scheduling meals and saving food like a pro in no time at all.

More Sustainable (and Beautiful) Alternatives to a Grass Lawn

September 30, 2016 How-ToUnited States, Ohio, CaliforniaMary Talbot

Manicured turf grass lawns cover up to 50 million acres of land in America. But a new, no-mow movement is challenging this conformity—and helping the environment.

Attention Food Lovers: Eco-Conscious Eating Isn’t All About Distance

July 13, 2016 How-ToUnited States, California

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

Composting Is Way Easier Than You Think

June 16, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesJillian Mackenzie

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

How to Buy Good Wood

March 15, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesAmanda MacMillan

Your guide to purchasing sustainably sourced lumber and furniture.

How to Protect Yourself From Outdoor Air Pollutants

March 15, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesAmanda MacMillan

Every time you go outside, you may be inhaling harmful chemicals. But don't hold your breath. Just use your head.

9 Ways to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

January 18, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu

Endocrine disruptors like BPA and phthalates lurk in everything from cleaning products to fragrances.

9 Places to See Before They're Gone

January 17, 2016 How-ToUnited States, Montana, Hawaii, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Alaska, Louisiana, Nevada, ArizonaStarre Vartan

Due to climate change, these iconic American vacation spots will soon become unrecognizable—or worse, vanish. Pack your bags, quick!

How to Buy a Safer Sofa

January 5, 2016 How-ToUnited States, CaliforniaAlexandra Zissu

Finding upholstered furniture free of harmful flame retardants is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

9 Tricks That Save Tons of Water

January 5, 2016 How-ToUnited States

So you’ve stopped doing half loads of laundry and running the faucet when you brush your teeth. Great! Did you know about all these other ways you can avoid wasting hundreds of gallons of water a day?