If you want a beanbag chair in your home, expandable polystyrene fill is not a very eco-friendly choice. It's the most common fill used for beanbag-style chairs, but it's not recyclable or biodegradab... more
Myth busted: Uncooked rice doesn't kill birds. There's a mistaken belief that when birds eat uncooked rice, it swells in their body and eventually kills them. The truth is, the rice needs to be cooked... more
Did you know that clothing hangers -- plastic, flocked and wooden -- are nearly impossible to recycle? It's because the plastic ones are made with mixed materials, and the wooden ones are coated and t... more
You might think that leaving your dog's waste to naturally decompose is better than bagging it up, but you're wrong. Just like human waste, pet waste is a pollutant that can cause serious environmenta... more
When your television breaks, it's tempting to simply put it in the box your new TV comes in and leave it on the curb to be picked up as trash. But the reality is TVs -- including old tube-style, LED, ... more
When it comes to a lush lawn, consider clover seed rather than grass. It's a hardy plant that is disease-resistant and grows densely, which minimizes weeds. Clover is also tolerant of heavy foot traff... more
We all know planting a tree is an easy step to help fight climate change and add beauty to your home. But choosing the right tree is just as important as planting one. Many people love the look of a m... more
A staggering 80 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States, which equals about 30% of the overall food supply. That means almost one-third of all food is simply thrown away from supermarket... more
If you love to send flowers, going with a local florist near where the recipient lives is the most sustainable option. While there are plenty of online flower companies, they require flowers to be pac... more
A recent study by The Giving Report found that social media was the best way to raise money for a charity. First-time donors are more likely to find charities and nonprofits to support in this way, an... more
Turns out the easiest method to make coffee at home is the greenest, too. If you're only making a cup of coffee for yourself, using instant instead of grinding and brewing your own java has the lowest... more
Flat, warm and stale beer should never be tossed down the drain. Just add unwanted beer to a bucket and place it on the ground outdoors. Mosquitoes are attracted to beer and they'll drown in the bucke... more
Yes, it's possible to buy local online, too. When shopping on community websites like Etsy, be careful not to buy things from sellers that are far away from you. The shipping charges and emissions to ... more
Want to save money on your next desktop or laptop computer? Look for refurbished models available directly from the manufacturer. At Apple, models that were demonstration units or returned under their... more
While taking off for a tropical island for a last-minute getaway or grabbing a cheap ticket to spend the weekend across the country sounds exciting, long-distance travel is a nightmare in greenhouse g... more