eco friendly

Homemade detergent doesn’t contain these harmful chemicals. Making it yourself also presents the opportunity to avoid the dyes and fragrances in traditional laundry products that can irritate sensitive skin.

Whether you’re a fashionista looking to build an eco-friendly wardrobe or you are just starting to learn more about sustainability, there’s a book for you on this list.

The way we use electric ovens, stovetops, and appliances has a big impact on household energy use. Here are a few tips for being a more energy-efficient cook.

A longstanding U.S. Forest Service (USFS) program offers a third choice: harvest your own tree from public lands and help keep national forests healthy and fire-safe.

The gift-giving tradition is meant to help show our appreciation and care for our loved ones, but it often comes at a cost to the environment.

No matter what the occasion, here’s how to throw a holiday party that’s both festive and better for the planet. 

Before heading out for a new batch of decorations this year, consider what you already have, what you can make, and what alternatives to traditional plastic- and resource-heavy decor you can use instead. 

But there are some players in the housing sector modeling a more energy-efficient, sustainable way of doing business. One example is the Las Vegas-based company Boxabl, which wants new homes and buildings to one day be built as efficiently as cars.