Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

​​The Smart Seafood and Sustainable Fish Buying Guide

January 22, 2024 How-ToUnited States, InternationalNicole Greenfield

Five ways to keep the environment in mind when you shop for fish and shellfish.

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

September 19, 2023 How-ToUnited States, CanadaCourtney 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.

How to Become a Community Scientist

June 30, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Six steps to get you started in the world of participatory environmental research 

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.

Colony Collapse Disorder: Why Are Bees Dying?

April 29, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu

Bees keep dying at record rates, putting our food supply at serious risk. Here’s how you can help take the sting out.

So You Want to Be a Beekeeper...Or Just Be There for the Bees

May 20, 2021 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Grow a pollinator garden, help your hive thrive and, if you’re lucky, land yourself some honey with these tips.

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.

How to Combat Weeds . . . Gently

June 25, 2019 How-ToUnited StatesJillian Mackenzie

Natural solutions like mulch, cover crops, vinegar, and a little elbow grease will help keep the chemicals out of your garden—and your body.

How to Turn Your Patch of Earth From Barren to Bountiful

May 28, 2019 How-ToUnited States, CaliforniaCourtney Lindwall

For a healthier backyard garden, you need to invite nature in. Try a few strategies featured in the documentary "The Biggest Little Farm."

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 Buy Good Wood

March 15, 2016 How-ToUnited StatesAmanda MacMillan

Your guide to purchasing sustainably sourced lumber and furniture.

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.

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?

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.