For the third year in a row, IKEA and What Design Can Do have partnered to find the latest in sustainable design through their "No Waste Challenge" contest.

Sarah Everett

Jul 22, 2021

6 Household Uses for Mint

Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.

Carolin Lehmann

Jul 11, 2021

LEGO Just Designed Its First Brick Made From Recycled Plastic

NEWS

This is a game changer for LEGO.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jun 28, 2021

How to Properly Throw Out Disposable Face Masks

According to sustainability experts.

Courtney Campbell

Jun 17, 2021

The Last Thing You Should Do with an Empty Jar of Pasta Sauce

The jars are just as versatile as the sauce that comes inside!

Shifrah Combiths

Jun 10, 2021

This Two-Second, Free (!) Hack to Dry Reusable Bags Uses a Kitchen Tool You Own

And it's Reddit-approved!

Ella Cerón

Jun 10, 2021

How I Grow More Than a Dozen Types of Vegetables on My 8x4 Back Patio

City living just got that much greener.

Olivia Muenter

Jun 8, 2021

Why The Best Thing For Your Cleaning Routine Is a $3 Diaper

Microfiber cloths are popular for a reason, but they have a real dark side. Here's why cleaning experts think you should quit microfiber and reach for a diaper instead.

Ashley Abramson

Jun 8, 2021

7 Things You Should Never Do With Paper Towels

One of the easiest ways to cut back on single-use paper is realizing that some areas at home are best left untouched by the controversial paper towel.

Shifrah Combiths

Jun 8, 2021

I’ll Never Go Back to Paper Towels After Trying These $20 Dishwasher-Safe Alternatives

Spoiler alert: You're about to save a lot of money!

Olivia Muenter

Jun 4, 2021

6 Little (But Totally Effective) Ways to Make Going Green a Lifelong Habit

According to experts.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

May 24, 2021

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Work-From-Home Setup More Eco-Friendly

According to experts.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

May 28, 2021

The Smartest Thing You Can Do With a Food Storage Container Missing Its Lid

Tupperware lids are like the socks of the kitchen with how they disappear into thin air.

Shifrah Combiths

May 20, 2021

5 Things You Shouldn't Do at the Farmers Market, According to a Pro

You've probably done at least one of them.

Lauren David

May 18, 2021

This $20 Solution Let Me Channel the Dream of Line-Drying My Sheets in Fresh Air

I wanted to harness the power of the sun to help whiten my sheets, and for the breeze outside to infuse them with the scent of fresh air.

Shifrah Combiths

May 17, 2021

The First Thing I Do With My Nightstand Water Every Morning

I've discovered one way to add a win/win moment to my morning routine.

Taryn Williford

May 17, 2021

If You Have a Window, You Can Compost — Here's How to Get Started Now

Plus, what master composters want you to know about smells.

Jae Thomas

May 14, 2021

14 Cleaning Product Label Buzzwords and What They Really Mean

When it comes to important values like protecting the earth and safeguarding your family's health, greenwashing makes things murky.

Ashley Abramson

May 15, 2021

4 Tools That Helped Me Finally Eat All My Produce Before It Went Bad

And save so much money in the process.

Ella Cerón

May 13, 2021

5 Things You Can Buy at a Thrift Store to Organize Your Kitchen

Each of the five suggestions below are commonly found in resale retail, and they just might be what you need to get your kitchen under control.

Jennifer Prince

May 13, 2021

One Question to Ask If You Want to Take Green Living to the Next Level

According to an expert.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

May 5, 2021

Bamboo Paper Products Are a Trendy, Eco-Friendly Solution

Bamboo paper products look the same as traditional paper products, and they work as just as well as traditional paper products, but are they actually better for the environment?

Jordan Snowden

May 5, 2021

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Install a Green Roof

Take your new gardening hobby to new heights.

Brittany Anas

Apr 29, 2021

10 Furniture Items You Should Consider Buying Secondhand

According to designers, old is often > new.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 29, 2021

This $35 Laundry Accessory Makes My Microfiber Cloth Habit Way Greener

It's a simple way to prevent the pollution of our planet from right inside your laundry room.

Taryn Williford

Apr 27, 2021

6 Ways to Make Your Dog's Routine Even Greener and More Eco-Friendly

From recycled leashes to cricket treats.

Sassafras Patterdale

Apr 26, 2021

A New Sustainable Home Goods Shop Just Launched Online

Introducing Shades of Green, an online home goods shop with a user-friendly sustainability evaluation system.

Jessica Wang

Apr 25, 2021

Inside the Rise of “No-Buy” Neighborhood Groups

Where else can you find sourdough, pianos, and a new way to live — for free?

Alissa Schulman

Apr 24, 2021

7 Everyday Items You Might Not Realize You Can Reuse

Save money and the environment in one go!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 24, 2021

The Best Places to Buy Stylish Sustainable-Minded Home Decor Online

According to interior designers!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 24, 2021

Behold, a Kitchen Appliance That Converts Waste Into Soil Within 24 Hours

Pela has announced the launch of Lomi, a sustainable new kitchen composter.

Jessica Wang

Apr 23, 2021

6 Everyday Habits You Might Not Realize Are Hurting the Environment

And how to change them for good.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 23, 2021

One Eco-Friendly Thing You Can Do This Weekend

Weekend Projects

It actually involves doing nothing at all.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 22, 2021

This New Online Marketplace Has Your Sustainable Home Needs Covered

For Earth Day and every day!

Danielle Blundell

Apr 22, 2021

This New Service Wants to Make Online Shopping Even Greener

Say goodbye to cardboard boxes and eco-guilt.

Yasmin Gulec

Apr 22, 2021

Environmental Racism Is Everybody's Problem — Here Are 5 Ways to Fight It

Natural resources, such as water and even the very air we breathe in this country are a matter of inequality — and this has become a matter of life and death.

Jendayi Omowale

Apr 22, 2021

30 Small Ways to Green Your Cleaning Routine

The great news is, being an eco-friendly cleaner isn't all or nothing. You can make small shifts to improve the impact your cleaning routine has on the environment.

Taryn Williford

Apr 21, 2021

6 Easy Switches and Upgrades That Will Help You Save Money and Energy

According to sustainability experts.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 19, 2021

Two Times When "Biodegradable" Doesn't Actually Mean Biodegradable

If you're buying bamboo toothbrushes and dish cloths to help the planet, here are a few things you should know to make sure your eco-friendly intentions actually help the environment.

Ashley Abramson

Apr 16, 2021

7 Easy Ways to Reuse Water at Home, Starting With Your Cooking Water

These tips will feel like second nature.

Raquel Reichard

Apr 17, 2021

The Eco-Friendly Home Feature That's Worth Every Penny

Do you have one?

Zakiya Kassam

Apr 12, 2021

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Repurpose

From console tables transformed into bathroom sink cabinets to blanket boxes turned into side tables and more!

Caroline Biggs

Apr 14, 2021

This Is The Most Unique, Sustainable Pantry You've Ever Seen

If you have blank wall space and like to upcycle, you can have a vintage, one-of-a-kind pantry.

Savannah West

Apr 13, 2021

This House Built Out of Straw Bale Is a Lovely Sustainable Home

Green House Tour

It was important to Julia and John to build a house in a way that was respectful of the environment and that would be sustainable to live in long-term. It took three years from when they started building to before they were able to move in, but it's because they did nearly all the work themselves while working full-time jobs.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Apr 13, 2021

Starbucks Is Launching a Borrow-A-Cup Program to Reduce Waste

The coffee franchise is launching a borrow-and-return trial in the Seattle area to see just how much the company can cut down on plastic waste.

Olivia Harvey

Apr 12, 2021

5 Affordable Decorating Tips That Are Zero Waste, According to Reddit

The r/ZeroWaste community knows their stuff.

Emma Kershaw

Apr 12, 2021

9 Plastic Wrap Alternatives

We hate to hear it, but it’s the truth: Plastic wrap is bad for the environment. So for a more sustainable kitchen, we’ve been switching to reusable alternatives. Don’t know where to start when it comes to replacing your disposable plastic wrap? Then check out the ideas below.For smaller items, repurposed glass jars work perfectly. They have the see-through nature of plastic wrap and can be popped in the dishwasher after being used.

Carolin Lehmann

Apr 12, 2021

It's Time Cork Flooring "Popped" Up in More Homes, and Here's Why

This trusty, do-it-all material is perfect for your home!

Sarah Baird

Apr 11, 2021

10 Easy, Money-Saving Changes That Will Make Your Kitchen Much Greener

Why pick between being eco-conscious and thrifty when you can do both?

Yasmin Gulec

Apr 7, 2021

This Is the One Easy, Sustainable Swap You Can Make at Home

According to interior designers!