Green Living
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How to Choose a Lightbulb
If you’re one of those fretful consumers already hoarding incandescent lightbulbs — which federal law may make obsolete by 2014 — take heart. Here, updated versions of the…
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How to Recycle the Hazardous Stuff
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6 Natural Cleaning Boosters
Cleaning your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune in household cleaners. In fact, besides harmful fumes, store-bought cleaners can can aggravate sensitive skin and allergies. Save money…
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Nontoxic Ways to Remove Hard Water Stains
Some 85 percent of homes in the United States have hard water, which means that tubs, faucets, dishwashers, and other appliances are often plagued by gritty mineral deposits.…
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Composting Dos and Don’ts
Did you know dryer lint was compostable? How about old rags? Find out what other household items can (or can’t) be turned into plant food rather than landfill……
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How to Make Your Own Air Freshener
You’ll never buy a commercial air freshener again after you’ve made your own!
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5 Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Americans waste 40 percent of their food. To reduce it, try these five tips.
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A Guide to Green Burials
You recycle, drive a hybrid, eat vegetarian, and take your own bag to the grocery store—but have you thought about how your death will affect the planet?
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3 Eating Habits to Minimize Your Ecological Footprint
The ecological footprint of the food we throw away is usually much larger than the footprint of all our personal travel.
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5 Reasons to Consider Car Sharing
While car sharing may sound like some vaguely utopian experiment in cooperative living, it’s actually an affordable and simple idea that’s catching on across the country.