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
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
The Humane Society of the United States says prevention is the best way to make sure you don't lose a family pet like a cat or a dog. Start with an inexpensive microchip (your veterinarian or animal s... more
Hot summer weather also means mosquitoes. Rather than using chemical sprays to keep pesky bugs away, reach for something in your medicine cabinet instead: mouthwash. Natural mouthwashes are usually ma... more
The next time you get a haircut, take the trimmings off the floor and bring them home. Hair is rich in substances plants love, like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It also retains water, which is ... more
A lot of us are giving up shampoo, soap and conditioner packaged in plastic bottles for solid bar soaps that do the same thing. But often these bars can end up sitting in pools of water in the shower,... more
If you're choosing plants for your landscaping or garden, there are two purple flowering ones you should avoid. One is called wisteria. It's a beautiful vine with gorgeous flowers, but it's invasive a... more
Did you know the secondhand market for clothes has become a $16 billion industry? With so many resell sites making it easy to sell and cash in, it makes sense to take the extra time to find a new home... more
Did you know it's free to recycle empty containers that all of your favorite beauty products come packaged in? It's a program called BeautyCycle by Nordstrom, and all you do is bring your empties to a... more
Did you know that using the wrong vacuum can actually make your home ... dirtier? When you clean a room with a vacuum that does not have a HEPA filter integrated in its design, you risk stirring up mo... more
Are wigs something you can donate to help someone in need? If you have a high-quality human-hair wig you no longer need, give it a good home by donating it to help a woman undergoing cancer treatment.... more
Yes, we should be flossing our teeth for healthy gums, but it turns out conventional dental floss is an environmental disaster. It's nonbiodegradable and nonrecyclable, and there are even reports some... more
If you use mouthwash, there's no need to waste its disinfecting properties by spitting it down the drain. Have a smelly bag of trash? Just spit your mouthwash into the can and it'll decrease the garba... more