If the idea of meticulously planning and caring for a garden brings you nothing but stress, this gardening trend might bring you nothing but joy. Chaos gardening is a laid-back (and haphazard) approach to gardening, built on […]
From finding nearby water bottle refill stations, to calculating your carbon footprint, to connecting with surplus food headed for the landfill, these apps help you live more sustainably. Tap Have you ever spent the better part […]
How to Make Your Own Kombucha brewing might seem daunting, but the whole process only requires a few ingredients — and once you’ve made your first batch, it’s easy to keep the process going. Ingredients […]
If you’ve ever cared for an orchid, you know that they’re pretty special. From their practically microscopic seeds, to their tasty seed pods, to their worldwide range, these flowering beauties are nothing short of amazing. […]
Looking for something to watch? Check out these environmental films and TV shows from 2022. Our Great National Parks (Netflix) Along with protecting more lands than any other president, add Emmy Award-Winner for Best Narrator to former […]
Quick Key Facts Box “Plant-based” does not necessarily mean “vegan;” rather, the term encompasses a variety of ways of eating that focus on plants instead of animal products. Plant-based eating has deep roots in some […]
Laundry is an unavoidable task. Whether you use a laundry service, do it at home, or take it to the laundromat, clothes get dirty and need to be washed. The typical American family does 300 […]
Do you ever hear that tell-tale pitter-patter of tiny feet from the attic? Some squirrels might just be setting up camp for the winter right overhead. These pesky little creatures are fast, agile, and acrobatic: the […]
There’s nothing like a farm-fresh egg — or, maybe a backyard-fresh egg. You don’t need a farm-sized plot of land to raise a few chickens, since even a small, urban backyard will do. […]
Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. The concept gained popularity in the 1960s and 70s when communes became more widespread, although many traditional, rural communities have long engaged in these practices. […]
Perusing the aisles of the grocery store, it’s easy to disconnect from where our food comes from, and forget the processes that bring it to our plate. Throughout history, 30,000 different plants have been […]
What is a spa day, romantic dinner, or cozy night in without a candle or two to set the mood? For over a decade, headlines have warned consumers about toxic chemical exposure when burning […]
Leather is everywhere – in our shoes, our purses and luggage, our winter jackets and stylish furniture – but its effect is seen globally. To create the leather for our clothing, homewares, and […]
Gearing up for a summer road trip? Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or minimizing factory-farmed meat and dairy in your diet, eating on the road can be tough. Ask a plant-based friend and they’ll tell you the struggle […]
Do cows eat seaweed? On a Ben & Jerry’s dairy farm, yes. In May, the popular ice cream maker announced that they’ll be putting their cattle on a special diet to reduce emissions of methane. […]
Paper and plastic are recycled, food scraps are composted, but what about the rest of the waste created in the kitchen? Plastic wrap, coffee filters, and paper towels are often the spoils of our culinary pursuits. Keeping produce […]
Check out a formal dress for prom night, some power tools for your big home renovation, or camping gear for your next vacation. Cut down on expensive purchases and waste by renting instead of buying. […]
At Maison Jar – a new grocery store located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in New York City – silos of dry goods line one wall. Dried beans, grains, pasta, nuts, and coffee are beside bins of cooking […]
In cities across the globe, urbanites rely on public transportation to get around. More than 55% of the global population lives in urban areas, a number that is expected to increase to nearly 70% by 2050, according to […]
You don’t have to settle for that little potted basil plant on your windowsill; any small outdoor space can be transformed into a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. You can even turn a fire escape into […]
It’s getting easier and easier to swap out common products with reusables – coffee cups, straws and produce bags among them. But what about the things we can’t so easily replace, like the bottles, jars and jugs […]
We’re a country of pet lovers. Ninety and a half million families – or 70% of American households – own a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. One hundred and thirty-five million cats and dogs […]
Many people are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Eighty-five percent the global population has endured weather events made worse by rising temperatures, and more than 40% are highly vulnerable to climate change based on their location or situations, […]
It’s estimated that the average household wastes more than 30% of the food it obtains, a staggering statistic with both financial and environmental consequences. One hundred and forty million acres of land are needed to produce this lost […]
Can I put this pizza box in with the cardboard? What about that oat milk container? Does this envelope have plastic in it? The recycling system in the U.S. is far from perfect, and recycling is often […]