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 How-Tos & Toolkits

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How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

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

How-ToCanada, United StatesCourtney 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.
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5 Tips for Buying Better Beef

How-ToUnited StatesKim Castleberry

How to decode all those labels, find responsible producers, and help force change in the beef-production industry through the power of your dollars.

4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging

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.