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Instead of Buying Gifts, Here Are the Best Homemade Birthday Presents You Can Make
Giving your friend a birthday gift shouldn't break the bank. Check out these 7 homemade, sustainable, and ethical birthday presents to gift your friends.
How Long Do Eggs Last?
Eggs are a versatile and protein-rich superfood but how long do they last when refrigerated?
The Best Natural Makeup Brands For Every Sustainable Beauty Queen
If you're looking for a new natural makeup brand to add to your clean beauty routine, these 9 are clean, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free.
How Recycled Paper Is Made, and How to Make It at Home
Paper is one of the most recyclable materials around, but how is recycled paper made? And how can you make it at home?
How Recycling Water Can Lower Your Environmental Impact
Recycling is one of the best ways that we can reduce our environmental impact and reduce our waste, but how does one recycle something as essential as water?
These Must-Have Gardening Tools Will Make Your Backyard Flourish
Whether you're looking to start a garden or ensure that it flourishes year-round, consider buying these must-have gardening tools for your yard.
Vegan Candles: Why Some Aren't Plant-Based and Cruelty-Free
Why aren't all candles considered vegan? Not all candles are totally plant-based, but we've compiled a few of our favorite vegan soy varieties.
Are Mattresses Recyclable? Here's The Easiest Way to Recycle Yours
It’s sometimes tricky to get rid of an old mattress but what happens if you don’t want to throw it out? How then do you recycle a mattress?
What Do Dogs Dream About? Science Proves They Dream Just Like We Do
Dogs can sleep somewhere between 12 and 14 hours a day and just like us, they can dream. But what do dogs dream about, anyway?
How to Grow and Harvest Green Beans at Home
Growing green beans in your own backyard can be a rewarding and bountiful experience, as long as you understand the basics.
Shop These Black-Owned Companies for Black Friday Deals
If you were planning to shop for the holidays this weekend, shop these black-owned businesses on Black Friday for an economically responsible spree.
This Company Builds Hives You Can Install In Your Living Room
Beecosystem designed a modular beehive that can be installed pretty much everywhere including your home.
New Solar Plant In Chile To Power 13,000 Homes Per Year
A new solar power plant being built in Chile is expected to provide enough energy (day and night) to power up to 13,000 homes annually.
The Best Sustainable Tiny House Innovations In 2017
Tiny homes have come a long way and these are the best sustainable innovations of 2017 — from prefabricated homes to green walls.
How Ocean-Friendly Gardening Can Save Our Waterways
You can install an ocean-friendly garden in your yard to help the environment.
How To Clean Out Your Closet Responsibly
Ann Lightfoot of Done & Done Home offers her best ideas on how to purge your closet in an environmentally responsible way.
6 Tips for Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping, Even if You Don't Have a Bulk Section
Here are six tips on making the lowest impact possible while grocery shopping.
How to Wash Dishes Zero-Waste
Find out how you can eliminate waste when it comes to doing your dishes.
This Furniture Is Made From Plastic Found In Amsterdam's Canal
Plastic Whale Circular Furniture is made from plastic found in Amsterdam canals.
This Futuristic House Actually Gets Stronger As Hurricanes Pass Through
Margot Krasojevic Architecture has constructed the Self-Excavation Hurricane home with rubber-coated walls and the flexibility to adapt to movement.
Google's 'Your Plan, Your Planet' Game Encourages Users to Make Eco-Friendly Fashion Pledges
Google updated its 'Your Plan, Your Planet' in time for Earth Day, and the fashion pledges are pretty interesting.
Zero-Waste Methods to Get Your Jars Stink-Free and Label-Less
Here are a few tips for removing the smell from jars, and for cleanly peeling off the label.
5 Natural Face Masks You Can Make With Ingredients From Your Kitchen
Looking for natural face masks — these are natural masks you can make at home.
7 Easy Ways To Reduce Waste When You're Moving
Moving can mean a lot of waste — but it doesn't have to.
Engineers Have Developed A System To Make Houses Float During Flooding
Elizabeth English has created an innovative way to account for floods through her organization, the Buoyant Foundation Project.
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches
Few bugs are more persistent than cockroaches and getting rid of them is always going to be an uphill battle, but there are ways to get rid of them naturally, without having to resort to dangerous chemicals.
Vegan Main Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Table
These vegan main dish recipes for Thanksgiving will keep your holiday table turkey-free.
The Trick to Getting Rid of Drain Flies Naturally
Drain flies are not a pest that most people are aware they even have until it’s too late. Luckily, there are plenty of natural ways to get rid of drain flies that don’t involve calling an exterminator.
How Long Does Olive Oil Last?
Olive oil is an essential part of any cooking arsenal, but how long does olive oil last? And does it ever really expire?
How to Clean Copper — Using Products Already in Your Kitchen
Tarnished copper can become a problem over time. How do you clean copper naturally without resorting to harsh chemicals that might change its properties even further?
These DIY Ant Repellents Will Help Rid Your House of Pests
Ants are a common and surprisingly persistent household problem but are there ways to get rid of ants without resorting to dangerous chemicals?
Are Carrots Safe for Dogs? Learn About the Powerful Veggie's Benefits
Carrots are a surprisingly appetizing treat for many dogs and they also happen to be one of the healthiest, low-calorie snacks you can feed your canine companion.
Why Do Cats Hate Being in Water?
Do cats really hate water or is their presumed fear nothing but an old wive’s tale?
8 Books to Help You Go Zero Waste or Live More Sustainably
Zero-waste living doesn't have to be overwhelming — and these eight books about sustainable living are all extremely helpful.
These Are the Best Cruelty-Free, Zero-Waste Mascaras
Cruelty-free mascaras are easy to find these days — here are some of our favorites, which happen to come in sustainable or refillable packaging.
What Is a Lazy Lawn? Here's How to Get Started
Lazy Lawn is an artificial lawn that takes mowing, seeding, weeding, and watering totally out of the equation.
5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Dog Toys
Selecting the right toys for our dogs is no easy task, especially when we’re trying to weed through all the potentially-toxic toys to find the best eco-friendly dog toys.
Why Tiny Homes Are Eco-Friendly — And Why They Sometimes Aren't
Tiny houses have become the new big investment when it comes to green living, but are tiny houses really eco-friendly, or another big drain on our limited natural resources?
How and When to Harvest Garlic: Everything You Need to Know
Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your home garden — here's everything you need to know.
The Best Nontoxic, Organic Pillows on the Market
There are thousands of different pillows on the market to choose from, but if you’re environmentally or health-conscious, how do you know which ones are nontoxic?
7 Effective, Aluminum-Free Men's Deodorants
Buying the right organic and aluminum-free deodorant is not always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to weed the best from the worst brands.
How to “Bottle Brick,” One of Our Favorite Zero-Waste Hacks
"Bottle bricking" is a little-known activity that helps reduce landfill waste, brings affordable housing and furniture to people in need, and more.
Can You Compost Paper with Ink?
It is assumed that nearly all untreated paper products are inherently compostable, but what about paper with ink?
This Is How You Know That Your Compost Is Officially Ready to Use
How do you know if your compost is ready? You'll know your compost pile is finished and ready to use with these several indicators.
Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Turkey This Thanksgiving + Some of the Best on the Market
The turkey on your Thanksgiving table could be replaced with a plant-based option this year — here are a few of our favorites.
How to Build a DIY Indoor Compost Bin
Building your own DIY indoor compost bin is as easy as following a few simple steps and knowing how to balance your compostable materials.
What Is Bycatch? The Fishing Industry's Darkest Side Effect, Explained
Bycatch is the discarded sea animals who get caught in fishing nets and die as side effects of the commercial fishing industry.
How Emissions Testing Actually Works
Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.
Is Soap Bad for the Environment? Here's What You Should Know
Not sure if soap is bad for the environment? Bar soap, liquid soap, soap pods, and laundry soap all affect the environment in different ways.