Practical Ways You Can Spark Change

Questionable chemicals lurk in many common home-renovation materials. But safer alternatives do exist.

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.

By working with schools, parents can make their kids’ cafeteria lunches healthier and more planet-friendly.

Harnessing power from the sun reduces your reliance on fossil fuels, but it can come with a price tag. How to decide if it’s worth it to you.

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

Debunking five popular myths that lead us to needlessly throw out meals—and money.

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

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 get rid of bugs and vermin without putting your own family’s health at risk.

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

Your guide to purchasing sustainably sourced lumber and furniture.

Chemicals used to clean clothes can be toxic—and expensive. One thing they’re not? Necessary.

A step-by-step guide to protecting your community from dirty development projects.

Stand up to oil and natural gas companies using this three-pronged approach.

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

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

Quick and easy things you can do to reduce water pollution and runoff.

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?