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Living a greener, more eco-friendly life doesn’t require a complete shift in your lifestyle. With our useful tips on recycling, limiting food waste, shopping sustainably, and more, you’ll start reducing your carbon footprint in no time—and save some money while you’re at it!

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I Took an All-Electric Road Trip in California—Here’s What Surprised Me the Most

Not sure what to expect on an EV road trip? For starters, these eco-friendly cars are faster and more powerful than you might expect.

Where to Donate Books: 14 Places to Donate Used or Unwanted Reads

Here's where to donate books to make a difference in your community and around the world


How to Use Eggshells for Plants and Make Your Garden Flourish

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your...


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Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Gardening

Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow food—without soil—in smaller spaces. Here's what you need to know.


15 Good Luck Plants to Bring Fortune to Your Home

Placed strategically throughout the house, certain good luck plants are believed to bring prosperity, fortune, health and more. Here's what...

2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

This plant-care DIY is the perfect way to use cucumber peels


8 Genius Uses for Dryer Lint You Never Thought Of

Dryer lint piles up in our dryers and our landfills. But you can reduce, reuse and recycle it with these...

Why Reef-Safe Sunscreen Is the Only Type of Sunscreen You Should Buy

Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays shouldn't come at the expense of underwater ecosystems. But what is reef-safe...


5 Best Eucalyptus Sheets for Temperature Regulation and Silky-Smooth Sleeping

For hot sleepers and the environmentally conscious, eucalyptus sheets are a total game changer.


The 8 Best Organic Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper

An organic pillow lets you rest easy without worrying about inhaling toxic chemicals or pesticides as you sleep.


The 5 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2024

Get the sleep of your dreams with the best mattress for side sleepers.

I Tried Quince Sheets and Became a Total Linen Lover

I tried the 100% pure linen Quince sheets and instantly fell in love with the brand's soft, all-natural material and...


I Tried Quince Bedding and I’m Never Going Back to Typical Comforters

The new Quince bedding and blanket sets are so soft and cozy, you’ll never want to sleep with anything else.


6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food...


8 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits Anyone Can Grow at Home

Growing fresh herbs isn't just for trendy restaurants and professional chefs. You too can get in on the farm fresh...


8 Best Indoor Plant Pots and Planters to House Your Growing Greenery

No matter the number of houseplants you already own, these indoor plant pots will inspire you to buy more.

11 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.


Stop Throwing Away Your Mesh Orange Bags and Do This Instead

Now you can finally put those mesh fruit bags to good use


12 Best Online Thrift Stores for Every Style and Budget

Save money—and the planet—while shopping these thrift stores online. Did we mention you'll score some pretty unique fashion too?


Does Recycling Work? For Plastic, Studies Suggest It’s a Myth

Plastic waste is a growing problem, as studies question whether recycling really works at all


Are Laundry Pods Bad for the Environment? Here’s What You Need to Know

New findings suggest that plastic film from laundry pods may be polluting our water


California Just Banned Gas Cars—Will Your State Ban Them Next?

The planet is in trouble, and a gas-car ban just might help. But how will it affect you?


What Is Ecotourism, and How Can It Help the Environment?

It's easier and more important than ever to be a responsible traveler. Here's what you need to know about ecotourism...


See How Discarded Flip-Flops from Kenya’s Beaches Become Stunning Sculptures

One innovative company in Kenya is taking upcycling to a whole new level


17 Eco-Friendly Brands You Can Support Right Now

Ease in to going green by shopping these sustainable brands

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The Essential Guide to Sustainable Living

Sustainable living is good for the planet—and for you. Read on to learn how to avoid plastic, reduce your carbon...


Meet the Social Media Activists Changing the Narrative on Climate Change

These inspiring activists are taking to TikTok to bring awareness to the world’s biggest environmental issues—and showing the simple ways...


What Is Environmental Racism, and How Can We Fight It?

Environmental racism isn’t a new problem, but it often flies under the radar—with disastrous consequences. Here, experts explain what it...


How to Recycle Your Old Mattress: 6 Easy Options

Dreaming of getting a new bed? Before you do, read up on mattress recycling to upgrade without harming the planet.


How to Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know about growing your own food at home, whether you have a large backyard or a...


What We Can Learn from the World’s Most Eco-Friendly Countries

If we truly want to help the environment, we need to make some big changes. The world’s most sustainable...