Green Living
Confused about what green means? Find out how your personal choices can affect the world we live in. Whether you're dining or driving, we'll show you how to be more eco-friendly.
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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature, and it can help us to transform the way we live.
Come inside to see why the tiny house movement is big business.
There are things we consciously recycle, such as used clothing, and there are things we toss without a second thought, like foil and rubber bands. But the latter have uses you may never have dreamed of.
By Dave Roos
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Lighten your load by handing off these age-appropriate chores to your kids.
Eco-friendly options that make your house a home.
Edible walls, self-adjusting thermostats, and other smart green home innovations aren’t as far-fetched as you may think.
Keep your home healthy by avoiding these potentially dangerous materials.
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Using less energy isn’t only good for the Earth – it’s good for your bottom line, too.
You don’t need to spend a lot to make a big impact on your carbon footprint: These five cheap changes are a great place to start.
Can lobsters live forever? Find out if lobsters can live forever in this article.
Epsom salts have amazing health benefits. They're good for relaxing baths, face scrubs and a hair volumizer. We'll give you more ways to use Epsom salt in your daily routine.
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I’ve been thinking about extra shampoo ever since I sent a box of random bars of hotel soap and shampoo bottles to Clean the World–a smart and admirable non-profit that sends unused soap and shampoo to people at risk of acute infection and disease due to lack of soap.
Vinegar works as well as conventional fabric softener without the health risks or the waste or the animal fat.
10 ways you can keep watersheds clean are explained in this article. Learn about 10 ways you can keep watersheds clean.
Don't kill spiders and instead keep them around your house. Find out why you shouldn't kill spiders.
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No stiff jeans, bunchy shoulders, or wrinkled pants. Learn more about line drying your clothes with these tips.
Craftsters create themed crafts to celebrate our Earth. Learn more about the 5 top earth-themed crafts.
All natural fertlizer for your plants. Learn more about using diluted coffee to fertilize plants.
Quick and easy projects that show your cell phone you care. Learn more about these seven ways to make a cell phone stand from junk drawer materials.
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Stay cozy all winter long with these ideas. Learn more about these 35 ways to winterize your home.
Don't get mad, do yoga. Learn more about these 8 yoga moves that'll help keep you calm and collected over the holidays.
By Sara Novak
Pad packages with reusable materials or items destined for the garbage or recycling. Learn more about the 10 alternative packing materials.
New tips on how to recycle and reuse your aluminum foil. Learn more about these six more reuses for aluminum foil.
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Composting tips for the apartment dweller. Learn more about building a compost box in your apartment.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about blackout curtains but were afraid to ask or how I learned to stop worrying and love blackout curtains. Learn more about considering blackout curtains to save energy and control light and noise.