Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

May 4, 2026 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.

How to Get More Out of Your Kitchen Stash and Minimize Your Trash

March 10, 2026 How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu, Molly M. Ginty

With the confusing date labels that are stamped on our foods, here’s how to suss out what’s still okay to actually eat.

Nontoxic Ways to Protect Your Pet

August 21, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesKaren L. Smith-Janssen

How to find family-friendly flea and tick products that will provide effective care without skull and crossbones ingredients.

A Consumer Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

July 28, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

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

9 maneras de evitar químicos que interfieren con las hormonas

June 16, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu, Shelia Hu

Los interruptores endocrinos, como el BPA y los ftalatos, se encuentran en todo, desde productos de limpieza hasta fragancias.

9 Ways to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

June 16, 2025 How-ToUnited StatesAlexandra Zissu, Shelia Hu

Endocrine disruptors like PFAS, BPA, and phthalates lurk in everything from cleaning products to dust bunnies.

How to Find Joy in Nature When You Need It Most

December 12, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Simple activities—like foraging for edible plants, hopping on a bike, or identifying local birds—can help provide comfort and the inspiration to move forward. 

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution

July 3, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesSarah Engler

Help keep our marine life (and ourselves) from being overwhelmed by plastics and harmful chemicals.

Diez maneras de reducir la contaminación plástica

July 3, 2024 How-ToUnited StatesSarah Engler

Todos podemos ayudar a evitar que la vida marina consuma y nade en basura.

La guía para la compra de marisco y pescado sostenible

January 22, 2024 How-ToUnited States, InternationalNicole Greenfield

Cinco maneras de tener en cuenta el medio ambiente al comprar pescado y marisco.

​​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.

How You Can Stop Global Warming

August 7, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

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

Cómo puedes detener el calentamiento global

August 7, 2023 How-ToUnited StatesMelissa Denchak

La sanación de planeta comienza en las marquesinas, cocinas y comedores particulares.

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.

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.

Fighting Phthalates

April 20, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesShelia Hu, Olivia Koski

These harmful chemicals are lurking in countless products, but companies don’t have to tell us which ones. Follow these tips to reduce your exposure.

Freeze More. Waste Less.

April 8, 2022 How-ToUnited StatesDana Gunders

Your freezer could be the secret to keeping ingredients fresh, saving money, and reducing food waste.

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.

Reducing Food Waste: Eight Tips for Home Cooks

June 3, 2020 How-ToUnited StatesMadeline Keating

Whether you’ve always been the family chef or are just learning to perfect your meal planning and cooking now while stuck at home, making your food go as far as possible can be a source of solace during this difficult…

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.