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
When you're planning a road trip, wouldn't you like to be as fuel-efficient as possible? Uphill drives burn more fuel, so it make sense to find the flattest route to get from Point A to Point B. While... more
If you're planning a trip and the final destination is less than 500 miles away, the greenest way to get there is by car. Mile for mile, flying by plane is far worse, considering the greenhouse gases,... more
Did you know root vegetables are among the most sustainable vegetables you should incorporate into your diet? A study by the Journal of Cleaner Production found carrots, potatoes and onions to be amon... more
Here's a produce item you can eat lots of and still be a conscious eater, too: mushrooms. Because mushrooms are a crop that can be grown nearly anywhere and also can be grown using byproducts from oth... more
It's time to eat more seaweed. The World Wildlife Fund named algae on their "Future 50 Foods" list because it's responsible for 50% of the oxygen production on Earth. It's also good for you -- it's lo... more
Did you know some of the biggest culprits in contaminated loads of recyclable plastic are dirty peanut butter jars? Since the thick, sticky nut butter often completely coats the inside, it's important... more
Did you know the No. 1 most returned item from online shopping is clothing? It's believed that 30%-40% of all clothing items purchased online are returned. It's easy to understand why: Size and fit ar... more
Do you work or live near active construction? Construction sites, with all of that dust and debris flying around, actually contribute 14.5% of particulate matter in the air, according to a 2022 study ... more
When choosing flowers to plant in your yard, there are benefits in choosing perennials vs. annual plants. The obvious is that annuals are short-lived plants and often only last for one season, while p... more
It's believed that nearly 30% of items purchased online are returned to the retailer. What you may not know is that about one-fourth of returned items are landfilled. This is because they are not suit... more
Do you use teleconferencing software like Zoom for meetings? They are far more environmentally friendly than flying and traveling for in-person meetings, but you can also do one more thing to make the... more
Just how bad can single-use paper coffee cups be for the environment? Turns out, they can be pretty bad. These aren't just paper cups, they're paper cups lined with plastic. When these cups degrade, t... more