Green Living

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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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...


2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

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


8 Genius Dryer Lint Uses You Never Thought Of

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


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 5 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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


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.

9 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?


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

20 Earth Day Facts You Should Know

We hope these Earth Day facts help raise environmental awareness—and the importance of taking action now


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I Tried the Wool Dryer Balls With 54,000+ Amazon Reviews and Will Never Go Back to Fabric Softener

These wool dryer balls saved my sensitive skin! Plus they're chemical-free, cut drying time in half and cost less than...


31 Sustainable Fashion Brands You Can Support Right Now

Not only do these brands help you look stylish, they also do what they can to help the planet


8 Best Non-Toxic Mattresses: Tested and Reviewed by Experts

Warning: Harmful chemicals may be lurking in your bed. Find out if you're inadvertently putting yourself in danger every night—and...


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The 10 Safest Laundry Detergents You Can Use

Warning: Toxic chemicals may be lurking in your laundry detergent. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and...

13 Things You Should Never Throw in the Garbage

From batteries and paint to tires and electronics, these are the items you should never throw in the garbage—and why!


Here’s What Really Happens to Your Donated Clothes

Think someone else is getting cozy in the like-new sweater you just donated? Think again! Here's what actually happens to...


What Those Plastic Recycling Numbers and Symbols Really Mean

Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

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5 Best Baking Soda and Vinegar Cleaning Solutions

Here's what happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar—and how to use them for cleaning.


13 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Experts Swear By

Rethink the way you clean your home to create a safer environment.


This Is the Only Time You Shouldn’t Reuse Zip-Top Bags

We investigate when (and how) to make your zip-top bags reusable.


19 North Pole Photos That Reveal What It’s Really Like

Even though the ice is receding, the Arctic is still a spectacular place to visit. Come along on a polar...