Green Living

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

It may seem like the oceans are overflowing with fish, but experts say they are actually at dangerously low levels...

We know you have the best interests of the planet at heart, but if you're not careful, you might be...

You may never look at the bottle of water the same way again.

Skipping meat one day a week has benefits for our planet, health, and wallets.

Instead of tossing those unwanted items, here's how you can get a nice chunk of change for them.

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

From clothing and accessories to furniture and household goods, choosing recycled ocean plastic products is a step in the right...

This is what happens to plastic from the moment you toss it into the recycling bin to when its materials...

All of these materials are recyclable. Do your part by disposing of them properly to help conserve the environment.

With gas prices rising to unprecedented heights, eco-friendly cars have never been more in demand. Check out our picks for...

Not crushing aluminum cans before recycling them may seem wrong, but keeping them whole is actually better for the environment

The mightiest rainforest in the world is shrinking at an alarming rate. If it disappears altogether, the effects on our...

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

There's no reason for your household castoffs to be destined for the dump. Here's how to recycle almost anything, from...

Aspirational recyclers may be costing the environment and the economy.

Guidebooks show pristine sands and crystal clear waters—but these beaches have a dirty secret.

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

Earth Day was born on April 22nd, 1970—and nearly 50 years later, the attention it brings to our declining environment...

Using too much paper isn't only bad for our trees, it's bad for the landfills, the environment, and our health.

We all know the damage plastic bags do to the environment, but these other seemingly items stay around long enough...

Now's the time to start strategizing against the bugs, weeds, and fungi gunning for your garden. Protect it the non-toxic...

While you might take the extra precaution to double (and triple) clean the items you use, there are certain chemicals...

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

Take your bottle of olive oil out of the kitchen and find out other surprising uses for it around the...

Used soap bound for the trash gets a second life through recycling—and saves resources and lives in the process

These easy-to-grow annuals almost guarantee an amazingly colorful "show" come summer. Here are tips on how to plant and fertilize...

Learn how to stop wasting food, save money and make the world a healthier place

Traditional wipes and makeup removers may contain harsh ingredients that can strip skin of the natural oils it needs to...