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.

Defending DEI, Google can’t get a date, symbolic straws, terrible tariffs, and plastic mindfulness

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

Producers pay, packages over people, a palate cleanser, and much ado about plastic.

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

Parading plastic, helium depletium, Calvin’s frugal words, COP29 cop-out, and getting engaged

Hurricane donations and debris, Big Oil blame, pestilent black plastic, Hank’s kitchen thrift, and sustainable spooks

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.