Meet the Woman Who Turns Chip Bags Into Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
How one environmental justice advocate is helping the most vulnerable while also diverting trash from landfills
Are Bottle Caps Recyclable? What to Know
You took your last sip, but are bottle caps recyclable? Here's what to know!
Is Plant-Based Meat Better for the Environment?
When it comes to the environment, meat is bad and plants are good. But what about plant-based meat? We asked...
What Exactly Is Meatless Meat?
Plant-based meats are coming soon to a dinner table near you, but what’s actually inside those burgers, meatballs, nuggets, and...
I Swapped My Car for an Electric Bike for One Week—Here’s What Happened
Could riding an electric bike instead of driving save time, money, and stress? We tried it for a week to...
Is Wrapping Paper Recyclable?
Here's how to tell if you can recycle wrapping paper—plus other ways to make eco-friendly gift wrap choices.
17 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for 2024
Looking for a gift you can feel good about? These sustainable products can help the planet—and create an eco-conscious domino...
How to Recycle Old Clothes According to Experts
Not all closet castoffs are destined for the dump. Try these Earth-friendly alternatives to tossing old clothes and other textiles,...
These Wool Dryer Balls Have Nearly 35,000 Five-Star Reviews (and They’re Under $20!)
These wool drying balls saved my sensitive skin! Plus they're chemical-free and cut drying time in half... what's not to...
How to Make Compost at Home to Enrich Your Garden
Here's everything you need to know about how to make compost at home.
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
“I Tried a Bidet and I’ll Never Use Toilet Paper Again”
A bidet has been a pleasant alternative to using toilet paper, which has been in low supply everywhere due to...
30 Household Items You Had No Idea Were Reusable
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint!
Are Reusable Bags Good for the Environment?
Canvas bags and tote bags are alternatives to single-use plastic. But really, are reusable bags good for the environment?
The Problem with Hybrid Cars That No One Is Talking About
Hybrid cars are increasingly popular, as they will often save the driver a good bit of money in fuel costs....
The Most (and the Least) Polluted Cities in the World
Tracking the levels of tiny particulates that can cause respiratory health issues, IQ Air spills the beans on the most...
The 6 Best Non-Toxic Mattresses of 2023, According to Sleep Experts
Warning: Harmful chemicals may be lurking in your bed. Find out if you're inadvertently putting yourself in danger every night—and...
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...
The Problem with Birthday Balloons No One Talks About
If you think that balloons are just a bit of harmless fun, think again. Find out the serious risks they...
How to Recycle Old Cellphones—and 4 Things to Do First
Don't toss your old device in the trash! Cellphone recycling is easy and better for the environment.
Which Is Worse for the Environment: Driving or Flying?
Not all trips are created equal—especially when you consider how they can harm the planet.
The Coldest (and Warmest) Recorded Temperature in Every U.S. State
Weather is becoming more erratic in the United States (and everywhere). But historical record highs and lows don't tell the...
World Environment Day vs. Earth Day: What’s the Difference?
World Environment Day is June 5! So, mark your calendars because it's the most awesome celebration of planet Earth you've...
Why More People Need to Be Talking About How Palm Oil is Damaging the Environment
There are countless issues grabbing at headlines these days but the environmental crisis caused by rampant and unsustainable palm oil...
What the 12 Smoggiest Cities Look Like After Coronavirus Quarantine
With economies shuttered and one-third of the global population under lockdown, the world's most notoriously polluted cities are finding a...
Climate Change vs. Global Warming: What’s the Difference?
The terms are similar, but they are technically not synonymous.
36 Reusable Versions of Things You Use Every Day
Every day can be Earth Day when you switch your typically disposable products out for reusable versions. Picking just a...
Why This Is the Perfect Time to Break Up with Toilet Paper
Maybe toilet paper isn't as necessary as we think.
50 Powerful Photos That Prove the Earth Still Needs Our Help
From the coronavirus to the threat of extinction for certain species, the earth's rapidly changing climate presents many human-exacerbated challenges.
