Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

24 Green Projects to Tackle Now

April 27, 2020 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Commune with nature, get productive in the kitchen, occupy cooped-up kids, or connect with other environmentalists—all while staying home.

Green Your College Dorm Room

August 14, 2019 How-ToEmily Deanne

Want to make your life on campus more eco-friendly? Stand up for our climate with these simple tricks to conserve power, water, and food.

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.

Green Your School

August 28, 2018 How-ToUnited StatesCorey Binns

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

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.

Banishing the Climate Change Blues

August 29, 2017 How-ToJenny Shalant

Anxious about where our planet is headed? Tip one: You’re not alone—and that means a lot.

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.

Recycling: Beyond the Bin

March 16, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

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 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 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!

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution

January 5, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesSarah Engler

Help keep our marine life from eating and swimming in garbage.

8 Ways to Attract Bees and Butterflies

December 31, 2015 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu

Be a good neighbor to struggling pollinators by turning your outdoor space into a safe haven.

4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging

August 12, 2015 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.