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Shoo, Fly! These Are the Best Sprays to Keep House Flies Out
Having flies in and around your home can be annoying, but finding an effective indoor fly sprays to get rid of them can be a major challenge.
Rechargeable Light Bulbs Are Helpful in a Pinch — Especially Around the Holidays
Rechargeable light bulbs are a newer way to be more eco-friendly while also helping you out in a pinch, should you lose power unexpectedly.
Can Shredded Paper Be Recycled?
Can recycling centers take shredded paper, and if not, where can you take it if you’ve already shredded it?
Can You Install Solar Panels in an Apartment? Here Are a Few Options
Solar panels for apartments are out there, ranging from small portable ones that can charge your phone to high-tech blinds outfitted with solar panels.
Our Favorite Zero-Waste, Cruelty-Free Hand Soaps
We’ve rounded up eight companies — plus one DIY option — making low-impact, cruelty-free hand soaps, from hand soap tablets to bar soaps to liquid refills in plastic-free bottles.
The Laundress Recalls 8 Million Products Due to Bacteria: How to Get Your Refund
Here’s everything you need to know about The Laundress recall, the possible health risks, and how to get a refund.
These Sustainable DIY Ornaments Will Put You In the Holiday Spirit
Making sustainable DIY Ornaments is not only a fun activity, it's a great way to bring loved ones together during the holiday season.
Gas Stoves Pose Health and Environmental Risks — How to Reduce Their Impact
There are a few ways to reduce a gas stove’s health risks, make them more efficient and eco-friendly, and emit less pollutants.
Your Pillows May Be Nasty Beneath the Pillowcase — Here's How to Wash Your Pillows
Do you clean your pillows? You may not think about it in the same way you think to wash your sheets, but it's a simple process. Here's how.
What Bottles to Use As a Home Brewer — and Where to Find Them
If you are thinking about trying to brew something yourself, make sure you are using the right bottles.
Here's How Many Gallons of Water a Dishwasher Uses, If You're Looking to Conserve H2O
How many gallons of water does a dishwasher use per load? Over the years, they have gotten more efficient with less of an environmental impact.
Building Your Own Furniture From Scratch? Here’s How to Get It Done Sustainably
If you're looking to furnish your house exactly how you want it, you can build your own furniture! However, make sure you're doing so sustainably.
Home Births Are on the Rise in the U.S. — Watch These Incredible Videos
In the U.S. in 2021, home births reached their highest rate in three decades. Here are some incredible home birth videos, plus a look at the data.
These Stuffed Animal Restoration TikToks Are So Heartwarming and Satisfying
A stuffed animal repair can sometimes be necessary to give your plush bestie a new lease of life.
Should You Be Washing Your Pumpkins? Short Answer: Yes.
Consider giving your gourd a bath before carving this year if you want it to last until Halloween — washing your pumpkins may come with benefits.
How to Remove “Forever Chemicals” Using Reverse Osmosis
Figuring out how to remove PFAS from water can seem complicated. But there are a few methods, such as reverse osmosis, that you can try.
Compostable Pads, Tampons, and Liners for a Sustainable Period
Are pads biodegradable? And more importantly, can pads or tampons ever be composted?
Eco-Friendly Halloween Decoration Ideas That are Fast and Easy
Eco-friendly Halloween decorations can include pumpkins, sheet ghosts, and more. Sustainable decor aims to reduce waste and reuse materials that you already own.
These "Bioconstruction" Companies Aim to Create Homes in "Harmony With Nature"
What exactly is bioconstruction? And are there any bioconstruction companies out there?
Ease Your Mind! Check Out Our Favorite Natural Bath Bombs to Upgrade Your Wellness Routine
Upgrade your personal wellness routine with our favorite all natural bath bombs — made vegan, without toxic chemicals, and sustainably.
Check Out These Pet-Safe Cleaning Products for Your Home
If you're a pet parent or just an animal lover, you'll also love these pet safe cleaning products to use in your home. Check out some of our favorites here.
How to Humanely Remove a Honey Bee Hive, Without Getting Stung
Do you have honey bees living in your backyard? Here's how to safely and humanely remove a honey bee hive, without getting stung.
National Toilet Paper Day: How to Find Formaldehyde-Free, Sustainable, and Sensitive TP
In honor of National Toilet Paper Day, we are exploring the use of toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde in toilet paper.
The Best Sustainable Cribs — That Convert Into Beds!
We’ve rounded up a few sustainable cribs on the market that will fit right in inside your eco-friendly nursery.
Here Are the Plants You Won't Have to Worry About During a Drought
Drought-tolerant flowering plants: here's a list of the plants that are better able to cope with droughts and periods of extreme dryness.
The Environmental Pros and Cons of Covering Your Yard With Fake Grass
Eco issues come with maintaining a lawn, but what's the environmental impact of having an artificial lawn? Fake grass may be worse than you think.
Here Are a Few Companies Making Sustainable Furniture for Your Eco-Friendly Home
If you're looking to furnish your home or rearrange a few things, check out these sustainable furniture companies before you run to IKEA.
8 Eco-Friendly Products On Sale For Prime Day 2022
These Prime Day deals will make green-living a little easier.
~Rest Easy~ With Our Favorite Sustainable Bedding Brands
Do you want to ~rest easy~ by using more eco-friendly at-home products? Check out our favorite sustainable bedding brands!
What You Should Look For When Buying an Eco-Friendly Fridge
Eco-friendly refrigerators: here's your go-to guide to buying an eco-friendly refrigerator. Can't tell apart GWP from ODP? We are here to help.
Online Vegan Cooking Classes At All Price Points
No matter where you are in your cooking journey, we have a few recommendations of plant-based cooking classes that you can take online.
Everything You Need to Know About Flame Retardants and How They're Used
Flame retardants are used in a number of products today, but what are they exactly? And which products have them? Are they eco-friendly? Here's what we know.
A Guide To Mouse Extermination, When You Have Actual Pets of Your Own
When you need a mouse extermination service but you have dogs as pets, you will need to take extra precautions when getting rid of the infestation.
How to Create a Zero-Waste Makeup Routine: Everything You Need to Know
Creating a zero-waste makeup routine is easier than ever, since there are so many plastic-free makeup companies and products out there these days.
Sustainable Strollers That Will Last From Infancy to Toddlerhood, at All Different Price Points
Here’s a look into three sustainable and vegan strollers, each at very different price points — as well as our guide to finding used strollers near you.
UHU, Weldbond, Gorilla Glue and Elmer's Are All Vegan — What About Super Glue?
Is Super Glue vegan? Super Glue is made in an industrial setting using complex polymers. But does it contain animal-derived ingredients, as it used to?
The Best Zero-Waste, Sustainable, and Non-Toxic Dish Soaps for Sensitive Skin
We’ve rounded up a few of the best dish soaps for sensitive skin, including vegan, zero-waste, sustainable, and EWG Verified brands.
Your Go-to Guide to Choosing the Best Non-Toxic Room Sprays
Non-toxic room sprays: a guide to choosing the best, healthiest, and longest-lasting air sprays that don't increase your environmental impact.
Tips on Getting Rid of Household Pests (Safely)
Unwanted pests have ways of getting into your home — here are some environmentally-safe extermination tips for home extermination.
Think You May Have Termites? Look for These Signs
A termite problem is something you shouldn't ignore, as these pests can wreck a lot of havoc on your home. How do I know if I have termites?
Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products That Are Truly Zero-Waste
Eco-friendly cleaning products with no plastic packaging have appeared to be one of the fastest-growing product categories in the sustainability industry.
Stop Flushing Your Contact Lenses Down the Drain — Recycle Them Instead
Most contact lenses are made with plastic, and while you can't recycle them curbside, here's how you can recycle them.
Flavored Nutritional Yeast Just Dropped, and It's About to Rock Your Kitchen (Exclusive)
You can now buy flavored nutritional yeast, and it comes in two flavors: Roasted Garlic and Smoky BBQ.
Tiny Homes For Sale — A Buying Guide to Purchasing Your Dream Residence
Are you in the market to down-size your current residence? Check out where to start your search for tiny homes that are currently for sale.
5 Designer Toilet Paper Brands That Also Support Safety Around the World
Why should I buy designer toilet paper? Not only is it beautiful and sustainable, but these brands support causes that help people around the world.
American BPA Exposure Levels Are Too High — Here’s How to Avoid the Plastic Chemical
We’ve got you covered with how to avoid BPA exposure, a lot of which comes down to making easy swaps around the house.
Must-Follow Rescue Dogs to Brighten Your Instagram Feed
Here are some of our favorite rescue dogs accounts worth following on Instagram.
Anti-Fog Glasses Sprays Found to Contain Forever Chemicals — Here Are Some Natural Alternatives
Anti-fogging glasses sprays often contain forever chemicals, aka PFAS, according to new research. Here's how you can avoid that.
How Make Your Home Smell Like a Winter Wonderland This Holiday Season
Regardless of what you do during the holidays, there's nothing better than making your entire home smell like Christmas — in an eco-friendly way.