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Going Green

Eco-friendly home transformation

According to a survey conducted by Rent.com, 86 percent of Americans would prefer to live in an eco-friendly space. If you count...

Baby Names

Go green with a baby name inspired by nature

Celebrate the birth of your new member of our planet’s population with a name inspired by the Earth.

Live Green

Composting basics: The dos and the don'ts

Wondering how to get started composting? We talked to a pro to get the basics and learned that composting is a lot easier than it...

Pets & Animals

Top tips to green your pet's routine

Anyone who owns a pet knows that they create a lot of waste. From actual poop to their food sources and more, a pet's carbon...

Travel

The 5 greenest cities in the U.S.

What does it mean for a city to be “green”? With Earth Day approaching, let’s take a look at the greenest cities in the US — and...

Live Green

Revamp your recycling for Earth Day

Sure, you recycle. But are you really efficient? Learn how to fine-tune your recycling habits to make more out of your contributions...

Going Green

4 Fun things to do outdoors to celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22 -- what will you do to celebrate? Head outdoors for a fun Earth Day extravaganza!

Live Green

Take the paper-towel free challenge

They're convenient and easy to use, but they're bad for the environment. You don't need an intervention to break the paper-towel...

Nutrition & Diet Tips

What is green eating and why do it

Green eating is not just a diet, it's a way of life. Learn the benefits of this healthy lifestyle along with ways to adjust your...

Live Green

Wrap it up — the green way

You don't need to buy those expensive rolls of wrapping paper. Instead, make your own holiday gift wrap. Everything from old...

Live Green

Guide to green gift giving

Eco-friendly gift giving isn't just about upcycling and making handmade Christmas gifts, there are a number of other ways you can...

Live Green

Going green with your holiday decorating

Let's face it — the holiday season is a notoriously wasteful time of year for many of us. Excess stuff abounds and that stuff...

Children's School & Education

Green back-to-school tips for every age

When heading back to school, teaching your little learners to be eco-friendly kids is a snap with the right green family tips. From...

Dog gear & accessories

5 Green pet products you'll feel good about buying

All pet owners want the best for their pets but sometimes that means buying pet products that severely impact the environment. Let’s...

Live Green

Your guide to a green summer

Whether you're going on vacation or staying close to home this summer, we tend to use a lot of extra energy in the warmer months....

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

Easy ways to go green in the kitchen

It doesn't take much to be greener in the kitchen. By making simple changes to your everyday routines, not only can you help save...

Mother's Day

15 Planet-Friendly Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day, and there's no better way to celebrate and pamper the special mom in your life than with gifts that also treat...

Going Green

Upcycling meets crafting: Pinterest edition

Raise your hand if you have a stack of magazines that need to be recycled. How about a pile of old T-shirts that you need to donate?...

Live Green

Earth Day challenge: 6 expert tips for simple but effective ways to go green

While we all try to do our part for the environment on a daily basis, it’s also nice to use Earth Day as an opportunity to find even...

Travel

How to spot an eco-friendly hotel

This spring break, consider honoring Earth Day by staying in a sustainably minded hotel. Find out what to look out for, from...

Eat Organic

The ABCs of eco-friendly eating

Going green for Earth Day can be intimidating with labels like sustainability, organic, biodynamic, local and cage-free being thrown...