Sustainable Living

Most cardboard and paper materials can be composted, however, many still end up in landfills. Here's what you should do with them, instead.

If you want to learn how to host a clothing swap, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to learn about the clothes swap rules, and how to find a clothing exchange near you.

Regenerative home gardening practices prioritize sustainability and can help fight the climate crisis by reducing emissions.

If you want to find a compost company near you, here are a few amazing small compost businesses operating around the U.S.

How much is human composting? This sustainable end-of-life process can sometimes be more affordable than traditional burial.

These hacks for gardening are useful to beginners and experts. Good gardening hacks can help you save money, time, and effort.

With hotter weather becoming more common, DIY air conditioners can really help. You can try making an ice chest air conditioner, an air conditioner with a fan and ice, and more.

Whether you're looking to ensure you have some candy for everyone, or if you're simply looking for fun Halloween games, here's how to have an inclusive Halloween.

Try to create DIY drip irrigation with a garden house if you want to save some money and make use of a few things you have lying around the house.

Learning how to winterize your garden this fall can bring benefits next season. Winterizing your garden can increase plant growth and your harvest.

Gardening without raised beds can save you time and money, and give you more freedom to grow all kinds of plants.

Gardening without water is a great skill to have. Learning how to take care of plants without water can be more practical and beneficial to the environment.

Gardening helps with mental health by providing social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and improving your mood.

Are pads biodegradable? And more importantly, can pads or tampons ever be composted?

Flower gardening for beginners can be overwhelming. This guide will help you understand what supplies you’ll need, how to care for the flowers, and more.

We recently spoke with Ciara Imani May about her company Rebundle, which makes eco-friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic braiding hair.

Why are my cucumbers turning yellow? Why are my cucumber plants dying? Here's what you might be doing wrong in your vegetable garden.

What exactly is bioconstruction? And are there any bioconstruction companies out there?

We’ve rounded up a few relatively green credit cards.

Recycle Week 2022 was slated for September 2022, but a recent tragedy changed the annual event's dates. Find out why the date changed.

The NRDC just published its annual Issue with Tissue report, which helps consumers shop for the best eco-friendly toilet paper out there.

Do you have honey bees living in your backyard? Here's how to safely and humanely remove a honey bee hive, without getting stung.

Many paper products are recyclable, but one in particular has consumers puzzled. Are receipts recyclable? Here's what you need to know.

In honor of National Toilet Paper Day, we are exploring the use of toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde in toilet paper.

Here's a look into floating homes, how they claim to be sustainable, and how to find floating homes for sale, in case this lifestyle floats your boat.

Which is the best cooking oil for the environment? A new product called Cultured Oil from Zero Acre Farms claims to hold the title.

If you want to recycle or donate an old fur coat, there are a number of options!

New Yorkers were seriously shocked when a sinkhole swallowed a mini van in the Bronx — but what caused this shocking event?

If any men out there are looking for a new aftershave, you're in luck. Here are the best options that are sustainable, cruelty-free, or vegan.

More and more human composting facilities and funeral homes are springing up in the U.S.

International Plastic Bag Free Day is July 3, so if you aren't already well-equipped, these are our favorite reusable bags.

Whether you're going camping this summer for a much-needed vacation or a relaxing time in nature, here's a few ways to keep your trip eco-friendly.

A team of researchers have invented a robotic fish that can “eat” microplastics in the ocean, thereby removing these tiny pieces of plastic pollution from our water.

The leather industry has a surprisingly extreme impact on the environment, so let's examine the damage and consider the benefits of vegan leather.

Washers and dryers aren'y always eco-friendly, but with new technology means that there are better options — here are the most sustainable ones.

May 23 is World Turtle Day — show your support by supporting a turtle sanctuary, donating to a conservation organization, or attending a beach cleanup.

Soon, eco-conscious IKEA customers will be able to buy solar panels in the U.S.

Net zero hotels are on the rise as the latest in climate-friendly technology for your vacation. Here's what it means to be a net zero hotel and how to stay in one.

We’ve rounded up a few of the best dish soaps for sensitive skin, including vegan, zero-waste, sustainable, and EWG Verified brands.

Here is a simple guide on how to recycle and safely dispose of light bulbs, including incandescents, halogens, LEDs, fluorescents, and CFLs.