Does Environmentally-Friendly Palm Oil Exist? What to Know
Palm oil is a hot topic in the eco-friendly world, leaving many to wonder whether sustainable palm oil is an actual option. Here’s what we found out.
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Explore ideas for sustainable living and eco-friendly choices. Make your home and lifestyle more environmentally conscious.
Animal Conservation Goes Far Beyond Protecting Your Favorite Animals
Animal conservation protects wildlife and natural habitats from destruction and even extinction. Learn more about what it is, and why it matters.
Big on Gardening? What You Should Know About Glyphosate
Is glyphosate safe for humans? The herbicide has attracted a decent amount of attention in recent years for many possible negative side effects.
How Do Reusable Grocery Bags Help the Environment?
Everyone seems to be using reusable grocery bags these days, but are they as good for the environment as we’ve been led to believe?
How to Properly Season Your Cast Iron Cookware
Learning how to properly season cast iron cookware is a skill that will take your culinary prowess to the very next level.
Landscaping for Beginners: What You Need to Know to Get Started
Starting a new landscaping project involves planning a large number of details, but it’s easy to accomplish as long as you know where to start.
Rainy Day Naps: Understanding Why Rain Makes Us so Sleepy
What is it about rainy days that makes us so sleepy? Some of the answers may surprise you.
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles might look like pretty little jewels, but getting rid of these persistent, pearlescent pests could prove to be fairly difficult.
How to Adjust Your Rescue Pup: Experts Explain the 3-3-3 Method (Exclusive)
Have you heard of the 3-3-3 rule when it comes to bringing home a rescue dog? Here's everything you need to know about adjusting your rescue pup.
These Banks Ensure Your Money Is Being Invested Sustainably and Ethically
If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.
CFCs Have Been Illegal For Years Now — Are Aerosols Still Dangerous?
Aerosols are notoriously one of the worst household pollutants, but those that contain CFCs have been mostly banned — are they still dangerous?
Everything You Need to Know About Successfully Transplanting a Rose Bush
Rose bushes are beautiful, if not slightly temperamental plants, but transplanting one isn’t as difficult as you might imagine.
Murder Hornets: Location, Why They Kill Bees, and What to Know From the Documentary
What states are murder hornets in? Following the Discovery+ documentary, many are looking to know more about the specimens that came to Washington in 2020.
Why Does Silver Melt Ice? Here's How to Tell If Your Silver Jewelry Is Real
Is it true that real silver melts ice? And if so, why does silver melt ice?
Here's How You Should Actually Be Disposing of Those Used Condoms
Are condoms compostable? It's been a widely debated topic in the zero-waste community, and with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're investigating.
How to Keep Natural Hair Moisturized For a Fully Hydrated Look
Dry hair got you down? Many types of natural hair could use some help with hydration, so keep it moisturized with these 7 natural beauty tricks.
Is There Mica in Your Makeup? You May Want to Opt for Mica-Free Products
Mica mining often violates child labor laws, but many makeup brands use mica — find out which are mica-free and which ethically source their mica.
Grocery Stores Weigh in on the Fuzzy Future of Bulk Bins, Post-Pandemic
When will bulk bins come back, post-pandemic? Several grocery stores are limiting bulk sections to stay pandemic-safe, but here's what companies think.
Can Reusable Grocery Bags Be Washed?
Reusable grocery bags are a great way to reduce your personal environmental impact, but what are the best ways to wash them?
Napping: Is It Actually Good for You?
Is napping actually healthy for you? Taking a midday snooze, which is a common practice in many cultures, has a variety of benefits, if done right.
7 Innovative Zero-Waste Toothbrushes That Go Beyond the Bamboo Brush
These innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.
Can I Take Aspirin After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here's What Experts Say
Can you take aspirin after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? The second dose can induce side effects such as headaches and body aches.
Pandemic Fatigue: What It Is, Risks, How to Cure It, and More
What is pandemic fatigue? With almost a year of quarantine under our belts, many are experiencing sluggishness, lack of motivation, and more.
5 of Our Favorite Sustainable Beauty Innovations From 2021
Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).
These Natural Energy Boosters Will Help You Cut Down on Coffee
If you're looking to stop drinking coffee — or reduce your daily dose — these natural energy boosters will give you a much-needed pick-me-up.
Caring for Poinsettias: How to Keep Them Alive Long After the Holiday Season
Poinsettia plants make for festive holiday gift, but few know how to properly care for them — here's how to ensure they live past Christmas.
Get Crafty With These Adorable DIY Valentine's Day Gifts
Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with your partner, or if you're hanging with your galentines, these DIY gifts are sweet — and sustainable.
Combat the Cold Weather With These Sustainable Cozy Slippers
Per our superstitions surrounding Groundhog Day, winter may last for several more weeks — keeping your feet warm with sustainable slippers is crucial.
Here's Why Your Cat Sleeps so Much
Sometimes it seems like all cats do is sleep, but what drives our feline friends to nap so much?
Your Allergies May Be Getting Worse Due to Climate Change, Studies Show
How does climate change affect pollen levels? The ongoing climate crisis may be resulting in earlier and heavier pollen loads, studies show.
Elderberries Have More Health Benefits Than You May Have Imagined
Elderberries have become particularly ubiquitous these days, but are elderberry products as good for your immune system as we’ve been led to believe?
Your Environmentalist Loved Ones Will Love This Sustainable Jewelry
Whether you're dating a zero-waste queen or someone who dabbles in eco activism, your partner will love this sustainable Valentine's Day jewelry.
These Are the Best Plant-Based Egg Substitutes for Baking — and Eating
Are you vegan or vegetarian, looking for an alternative to eggs? These are the 15 best plant-based egg substitutes, according to longtime vegans.
7 Sustainable Fashion Brands That Upcycle Deadstock and Fabric Scraps
These fashion brands use fabric scraps, deadstock fabric, upcycled clothing, and other materials that would have otherwise gone to landfills.
Foods That Help Relieve Period Pain, Naturally
Period pain can make an uncomfortable time of the month even worse, but there are some foods that might lessen the pain just enough to get you through.
Is Gleaning for Fish More Sustainable Than Traditional Fishing?
What exactly is gleaning for fish? And is gleaning more sustainable than traditional fishing?
How to Find Textile Recycling Near You
It’s easy enough to donate clothing to those in need, but what do you do if you want to recycle textiles and ensure that they will be put to good use?
Vegan Alternatives to Fish Oil, From Omega-3 Supplements to Foods
Omega-3 fatty acids have become somewhat synonymous with fish oil, but what kind of supplements can you take if you live a vegan lifestyle?
These Reusable Cotton Rounds Are Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Facial Wipes
Ready to switch to reusable cotton rounds? Everything you need to know about reusable cotton rounds, plus 7 of our favorite ones.
These Stores Will Recycle Your Old Running Sneakers
Not sure what to do with your old running sneakers? These stores and organizations accept old kicks, to reuse and recycle the materials for other uses.
How to Ensure Your At-Home Manicure Is Eco-Friendly
Attention, zero-wasters — if you're looking to ensure your grooming habits are eco-friendly, we have a few sustainable nail care tips and tricks.
Can You Recycle Rubber Bands? Here's What to Do With Your Old Ones
Rubber bands seem almost destined to become trash, but recycling can help them bounce back in a number of different ways.
8 Ways to Reuse the Pine Needles From Your Backyard
Pine needles are often seen as little more than an autumn nuisance, but they are far more useful than one might expect.
How to Make Natural Vegan Candles at Home
Store-bought candles are often expensive and not environmentally-friendly, but making your own natural vegan soy candles at home is easy and fun.
How to Dispose of Dog Poop With Zero Waste
Dog parents are more than familiar with picking up after their pooches, but does all of that waste actually have to go to waste?
How a No Buy Month or Shop Stop Can Help You Live More Sustainably
With so many people in debt and so much excess waste already piling up in landfills, shop stops and no buy months are looking like a great way to kill two birds with one stone.
What Is the Benefit of Sowing Seeds Early? Here's Why You May Want to Start Soon
Why start sowing seeds early in the year as opposed to springtime? Planting your seeds earlier on in the year may come with a slew of benefits.
The Best Reusable Notebooks + How They Work
If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.
What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Reusable Hand Warmers?
Hand warmers are an ingenious way to keep out the cold, but are there such things as reusable hand warmers?
Want to Work in Sustainability? Check Out These Environmental Jobs
The future of our planet hangs by a thread, and it is only by adopting more sustainable practices, technologies, and jobs that we can prevent further damage being done.