Sustainability

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.

Save money and the environment in one go!

And they don't cost a fortune either!

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?

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

According to experts.

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.

According to designers, old is often > new.

Do you have one?

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

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

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.

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

According to sustainability experts.

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.

The r/ZeroWaste community knows their stuff.

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.

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

These tips will feel like second nature.

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

According to interior designers!

Combining soda and vinegar won’t hurt anyone — but don’t expect the mixture to do a good job cleaning, either.

It has a surprisingly versatile second life.

According to experts.

Something everyone should have at home!

Less stress, more greenery.

According to real estate agents.

Step inside The Voxel.

According to experts.

Your most frustrating bathtub woe, instantly solved.

Are you using your eucalyptus properly?

Their tips will help you grow your collection in no time.

From making donations to calling your representatives.

I've been compost-curious for a while, but adding this to my kitchen was the push I needed to finally start the practice.

Take a look at the RPA LivingHomes 1, 2, and 3.

Designer Nicolas Abdelkader has created a collection of photos depicting his vision.

They're made from crops that were destroyed by natural disasters.

For life on the road and off the grid.

According to an etiquette expert.

When you’re sitting at home, wrapped under 40 blankets in efforts to keep the electric bill down, knowing the difference between types of heaters is probably the least of your concerns. But rather than resorting to wearing your puffer coat indoors, understanding what space heater is best will allow you to pick the best one for your situation and may even cut back on your monthly expenses.

All those flights, train rides, and Uber rides really add up.

Yes it comes with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Regular sponges are basically small rectangular germ incubators, but this silicone options doesn't gross me out at all.

As it turns out, the majority of people have probably been using far too much laundry detergent for far too long.

It projects and embodies an eco-friendly ethos.

Joining your local Buy Nothing group and offering up your unwanted items is mutually beneficial to both you and any potential recipient, as you're not only decluttering, but also "gifting" something useful to someone else.

It's flexible design leaves the surrounding environment untouched.

'Tis the season!

It looks way more expensive than it is.

Yurt shopping has never been easier.

Brussels sprouts are no match.

There’s nothing like a swarm of mosquitoes or army of ants to ruin your time outdoors. Even though bugs are often useful, they can put a damper on picnics, BBQs, and simply chilling outside, and leave you with some nasty bites and stings. Thankfully it’s fairly simple to find ways to keep bugs away.

Try one of these cost-saving swaps.

There are vegetable gardens, fruit trees, sprawling forests, solar energy rainwater collection systems, and a truly STUNNING greenhouse/bathroom made from upcycled wood-frame windows, just to name a few of the amazing structures on this 16-acre homestead.

The one tiny change that can cut down on hair-washing time, reduce consumption and packaging waste, and save money.

Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries will be removed by next year.

Sabai, an eco-friendly furniture company, doesn't want you to sacrifice style for sustainability.

LEGO announced it will phase out all plastic bags within its kits with recyclable paper packaging within the next five years.

The micro home honors the surrounding environment where it was built.

Because they are having a baby—a new sustainable denim collection for your home!

Each trailer is crafted with sustainable materials.

Would you live in a printable home?

Oh, to be quarantined in a luxe treehouse in scenic Bali.

The entire site is 20% off right now!

This seedpod resort takes eco-tourism to a new level.

The goal isn't to completely streamline your kitchen into a waste-free zone. Just focus on one effort, and make it a habit you can sustain week after week.

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

If you can’t go to the beach, let the RV—I mean, er beach—come to you.

If you’re looking for green living inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

There's a built-in rainwater collection system, too!

Cheap, eco-friendly, and durable—what more could you want?

A simple tweak in your perspective could protect vulnerable ecosystems—and help garden-variety plant parents grow, too.