20 Zero-Waste Cooking Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen
These zero-waste cooking tips will make your kitchen even more sustainable.
Home
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in sustainable home and living. Explore our home and living content today!
Where to Buy Secondhand Furniture Online
Secondhand furniture is not only about style, it’s an important and practical way to recycle, but what happens if you don’t have a local thrift shop?
If You're Seeing an Influx of Stink Bugs in Your Home, Here's How to Get Rid of Them
Unfortunately, stink bugs are especially prevalent during the fall months, so here's how to get rid of stink bugs in a proper and effective manner.
Take a Virtual Tour of IKEA's New Sustainable Tiny Home
IKEA has designed and built a sustainable tiny home, and the space is available for free virtual tours online.
How Long Does Corn on the Cob Last? (And Does It Matter If It’s Cooked Vs. Uncooked?)
Just how long will corn on the cob stay fresh in your kitchen? Depends! Learn more.
Lego Replaces Plastic Bags With Paper Bags In Response to Children's Letters
Lego will replace the plastic bags used to package bricks with paper bags.
Back to School: Eco-Friendly School and Home Office Supplies
Here are eco-friendly supplies for back-to-school or your home office!
Seventh Generation Is Now Selling Zero-Waste, Powder-Based Cleaning Products
Seventh Generation, a widespread home cleaning company, is forgoing plastic for its latest line, Zero Plastic Homecare.
Worm Farming 101: How (and Why) to Get Started
If you want to know more about how to start a worm farm, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how it helps the planet, and how to build your own.
12 Reasons Gardening Is Good for You
You may have heard gardening is good for you — here’s why it is true.
Solar Panels 101: What to Know When Getting Started
New to a solar panel system? Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
Find Zero-Waste Stores in Your Area — See Our Faves!
Find local zero-waste stores in your community!
Are Concentrated Cleaning Refills the Future of Home Consumer Goods?
Concentrated cleaning refills from brands like Blueland, Elcove, and Cleancult are a new wave in the cleaning industry.
Here’s How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old Pillows
When it comes to household items, like pillows, it can be hard to know how to go the planet-friendly route for getting rid of them. Here’s how.
These Are Our Picks for Environmentally Friendly Cat Food
Looking for environmentally friendly cat food? Look no further!
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Learn how to get rid of fruit flies naturally!
Can Dogs Have Seasonal or Environmental Allergies?
Can your dogs have seasonal allergies to the environment like you do? They can!
8 Uses for Beer Other Than Drinking
Make use of your beer without drinking it with these zero-waste ideas!
How to Turn Baby Wipes Into Sanitizing Wipes
Learn how you can make your own sanitizing wipes from conventional baby wipes!
Is Microfiber Plastic? Here Are the Facts on Microfiber's Sustainability
Microfiber fabrics are made from plastic, and they shed microplastics — here's everything you need to know about microfiber.
What’s the Best Toothpaste for the Environment?
What’s the best toothpaste for the environment? Keep your oral hygiene routine clean for you and the planet.
Eco-Friendly and Environmentally Friendly Weed Killer: Does It Exist?
Does eco-friendly weed killer actually exist? Allow us to break it down.
How to Make Your Own DIY Lysol
Learn how you can make your own disinfect now that Lysol is a hot commodity.
Why Does Catnip Make Cats High?
Ever wonder why catnip makes cats high? This is why!
How to Make Your Shower Zero Waste
Learn how you can reduce your impact and go zero-waste in the shower!
Here's How to Upcycle Your Empty White Claw Can Into a Drink Coaster
If you're keeping cool amid the summer heat wave by drinking White Claws, you can upcycle the cans into adorable drink coasters — here's how to do it.
How Often to Wash Your Face Masks (and How to Wash Them Properly)
Learn how to properly wash your face mask (and often to do it)!
8 Sustainable Sock Brands to Keep Your Feet Cozy and Eco-Friendly
Sustainable socks do exist — check out these 8 eco-friendly options.
How Chef Matthew Kenney Is Bringing Plant-Based Culinary Classes to You at Home
Food Future Institute is vegan chef Matthew Kenney's latest project.
Zero-Waste, DIY Hand Mask Recipes: How to Treat Dry, Cracked Hands from Overwashing
These zero-waste, DIY hand masks will help you treat your dry, cracked hands from overwashing during the coronavirus.
18 Fruits and Veggies You Can Propagate at Home
Learn about 18 different fruits and veggies you can propagate from home.
How to Tie-Dye With Plants
Tie-dye your clothes with plants using these three easy recipes — they're sure to keep you busy for a few hours during coronavirus quarantines.
How to (Properly) Wash Strawberries
Learn how to wash strawberries — the right way.
What to Do With Almond Pulp
Have excess almond pulp? Here’s what you can do with it!
How to Make a Mask With a Sock
Learn how you can repurpose an old sock into a mask.
Learn How to Best Prepare a Vegetable Garden
Want to start a vegetable garden? Here’s how to prepare!
How to Replace All Your Paper Goods with Reusables — Tissues, Paper Towels, and More
Choosing reusable alternatives to common disposable paper goods can help lower your environmental impact.
Best Vegan Meat Recipes — How to Make Your Own Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Vegan meat is on the rise — here's how you can make your own!
How to Dispose of Mother’s Day Flowers
Learn the most sustainable ways to dispose of your flowers.
Are Flowers Sustainable?
You may be asking yourself if flowers are sustainable — get the answer.
Small Businesses Making Cloth Masks for Kids
Should kids wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's how to order cloth masks for children.
4 Fun Milk Carton Crafts to Do With Kids
Get crafty with these ways to upcycle milk cartons!
How to Recycle Old Tires
Here's how to safely getting rid of car, motorcycle, and bicycle tires.
Eco-Friendly Hair Dye: Natural and Cruelty-Free Options You Can Apply at Home
Eco-friendly hair dye does exist, meaning you can stay away from harmful chemicals when coloring your hair.
Pinecone Crafts for Kids: Activities to Do At Home
These pinecone crafts will help your kids get creative with nature.
How to Make DIY Disinfectant Wipes
Learn how to make your own homemade disinfectant wipes.
Get Your Kids Outside With One of These Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Check out four ideas for nature scavenger hunts.
Here’s How to Do No-Contact Donations If You’re Doing Your Spring Cleaning During Quarantine
Here's how you can get rid of your unwanted clothing — without contact.
5 Paper Towel Crafts You Can Do With Kids
Encourage your kids not to waste anything with these paper towel crafts.
Old Spice and Secret Roll Out Cardboard Deodorant Tubes — But P&G Still Has a Lot of Work to Do
P&G brands Old Spice and Secret are now available in paper tubes — but the corporation is still one of the world's largest plastic polluters.
