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Many of us love collecting beautiful crystals like quartz, amethyst and citrine for their appearance and so-called “healing” powers. But did you know crystal mining can be harmful to the environment? ... more

Houseplants must have enough sunlight to thrive. But how can you tell if they are getting too much or too little light? The answer is simple: Let the plants tell you. If the plant is leaning toward su... more

Do you love corn on the cob? Believe it or not, one of the tastiest parts isn’t the kernels of corn, it’s the tough cob itself. The best way to use the corn cob is to make a sweet, milky, wonderfully ... more

It’s a pretty basic eco-fact that planting a tree is one of the best ways to give back to the Earth and beautify your property. But trees can be expensive, and nothing is worse than a living investmen... more

We all know that air-drying clothes is better than using the dryer -- but many of us don’t always have that option. Still, regardless of environmental impact, there are certain items that should never... more

It’s true: Antique furniture is better than new. A recent study by Carbon Clear found that buying vintage produces six times fewer carbon emissions than purchasing new pieces, since no additional reso... more

To cut back on food waste at home, try doing a "family-style" dinner where you and your guests serve yourselves in the kitchen and bring your plates of food to the table. When we plate food at the din... more

The more you can do to help bring dinner to the table quickly, the better. The next time you’re boiling water for pasta, consider placing a metal steamer basket on top of the pot and then placing the ... more

Turn off auto-play on streaming platforms and social feeds so videos only play when you choose to watch them. Auto-playing content quietly consumes data and energy, even when you’re not paying attenti... more

Cloud-based bytes of information come from data centers where an incredible amount of energy is consumed to meet the constant demand from users. In fact, these centers currently use a whopping 2% of t... more

Here’s a smart, easy way to reduce electricity use when working on your desktop computer -- and lessen your impact on the environment. Lower your monitor brightness from 100% to about 70%. The change ... more

When traveling abroad, you may encounter stray dogs who could use a little help. While it’s natural to think they need food, one of the easiest and most important things you can offer is water. Simply... more

Sugar can do more than make your coffee sweet. For grass-stained clothes, try making a sugar paste to lift the grass stains out of the fabric. Simply make a thick paste with white sugar and warm water... more

Did you know it’s illegal to throw old tires in the trash? The reason might surprise you: The steel belts inside of tires actually can puncture the liners at landfills, leading to ground contamination... more

Did you know you can unshrink a wool sweater? If you’ve ever accidentally washed a sweater and it shrank, don’t panic -- you often can restore it close to its original size. Soak the sweater in a larg... more

If you sprinkle Epsom salts into the bathtub to help relieve sore muscles, save a few tablespoons to help give your plants a boost, too. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate, which is a... more

If you’re looking for another reason to quit smoking (beyond your health and wallet), here’s one: It’s a detriment to wildlife. It’s estimated that nearly 25% of all roadside trash is cigarette butts.... more

Plants need light for photosynthesis, and to thrive and be healthy over time. You might think placing a plant near a lamp is just as good as placing it near a sunny window, but traditional light bulbs... more

One of the easiest ways to cut back on food waste in the kitchen is by using vegetable trimmings to make homemade vegetable stock. Carrot tops, hearty greens and onion peels are obvious choices to sim... more

Soft, rotten whole onions should never be eaten, but they don’t have to be thrown away. Use them to clean dirty grill grates instead. Simply cut the onion in half and use it like a scrubber to loosen ... more

Don’t toss broccoli stems in the trash; they’re not only edible and nutritious, but they’re also delicious! You can chop them up and cook them like any other vegetable, but a fun idea is to turn them ... more