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.

Featured Toolkits & How-Tos

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.

A Consumer Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

October 24, 2022 How-ToCourtney Lindwall

Here’s how to save on electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pumps, and more via tax credits and rebates.

How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

May 18, 2022 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.

All Toolkits & How-Tos

Viewing 1 - 20 of 34

Filter Results

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.

A Consumer Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

October 24, 2022 How-ToCourtney Lindwall

Here’s how to save on electric vehicles, solar panels, heat pumps, and more via tax credits and rebates.

How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

May 18, 2022 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.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy an Electric Car?

May 12, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Electric vehicles offer plenty of benefits. Here’s how to decide if you’re ready for yours.

How to Shop for Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

April 29, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesLauren Evans

Old incandescent bulbs can cost you more than $100 per year in wasted energy—which costs the planet as well. Do the earth a favor and invest in new, energy saving light bulbs.

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.

How You Can Stop Global Warming

April 20, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

Healing the planet starts in your garage, in your kitchen, and at your dining room table.

5 Ways to Make This Earth Day Really Count

April 5, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Organize a park cleanup, support our national parks, or join a local group of fellow environmentalists.

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.

Purging Your Closets? Don’t Stuff All Your Old Duds Into a Trash Bag.

September 27, 2019 How-ToUnited States, San Francisco, New York City, PhiladelphiaLauren Evans

Follow these tips for donating and recycling old clothes so they’ll actually get worn again.

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."

Your Newest Tool to Tackle Food Waste: Meal Prep Mate

April 2, 2019 How-ToUnited StatesJodi Helmer

How to cook what you’ll eat, eat what you cook, and save on your grocery bills, too.

A Shopper’s Guide to Home Tissue Products

March 12, 2019 How-ToUnited States, CanadaPatrick Rogers

In the United States, we consume more than 15 billion pounds of tissue each year—more than 50 pounds per person. It’s taking a major toll on forests like the Canadian boreal.