Keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills seems like a good idea. But are "responsible recyclers" making matters worse?

Human error and industry practices make commercial compost a significant carrier of both microplastics and PFAS chemicals. Take control of what goes in your garden by making your own.

It's not just plastic tubes and wands. Mascara itself commonly contains Nylon-6, synthetic fibers that add bulk and length to our lashes and microplastics to our water sources. Here are some better options.

The sun invited me to step outside, play in the dirt, and get to know my plant neighbors.

Reduce, reuse, recycle—regardless? Why actions matter in the midst of mayhem.

We're ingesting plastic at unprecedented rates with unknown effects. Learn how to reduce risk, while also cutting waste and saving money.

To BPA, or not to BPA, that is not the only question, for a sea of troubles lurks within food and beverage cans.

The beauty industry produces 877 pounds of waste every minute. Learn how Green Circle Salons is working to keep this waste out of landfills.

Joy is difficult to find this holiday season. Connection and gratitude help.

Click away complacency and stand against the big corporations that are making a mess of our planet.

Coated paper brings layers of complexity when it comes to disposal. Learn how a simple question led to a journey of discovery.

A temporary respite from weeds isn't worth the extensive damage caused by landscape fabric. Your yard and garden deserve better.

PVA plastic in laundry and dishwashing products can harm the environment. Here are some better options that are truly plastic-free.

Being eco-friendly sure seems like an elite sport. Time to level the playing field.

Plastic begets microplastics, and you can’t have one without the other. Microplastics are abundant and abundantly awful.

If you’d like to be less trashy this year, I’ve got plenty of suggestions that can help you reach that goal. Let's get started!

You CAN make a difference. Spread the word.

There's so much gratification in making something from items on hand instead of buying something new

Photo by Sabina Music Rich  on Unsplash The first time I went trick-or-treating, I enjoyed it so much that the next day I put on my...

When we purchase consumer goods, whether food, clothing, household items, or other durable goods, we’re usually aware of the...