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Can You Install Solar Panels in an Apartment? Here Are a Few Options
Solar panels for apartments are out there, ranging from small portable ones that can charge your phone to high-tech blinds outfitted with solar panels.Our Favorite Zero-Waste, Cruelty-Free Hand Soaps
We’ve rounded up eight companies — plus one DIY option — making low-impact, cruelty-free hand soaps, from hand soap tablets to bar soaps to liquid refills in plastic-free bottles.Sexperts Weigh In on THC- and CBD-Infused Lube (Exclusive)
Right now, CBD- and THC-infused lube are all the rage, but is it worth it? We spoke to a few different sex experts to get more information on both.Deforestation Is Linked to These Products, Which Are Being Banned by the EU
The European Union has banned all "products linked to deforestation" — but what does that mean? Here's what to know about the new law.These Sustainable DIY Ornaments Will Put You In the Holiday Spirit
Making sustainable DIY Ornaments is not only a fun activity, it's a great way to bring loved ones together during the holiday season.DIY Winter Decorations to Make Your Holiday Season More Sustainable
These DIY winter decorations are low-waste and simple. There’s no need to buy festive decor from the store when you can create awesome pieces at home.Making Your Own Lip Scrub Has Never Been So Sweet — Check Out These DIY Recipes
Lip scrubs can be an important part of any skincare routine. Here's how to make your own with some of our favorite recipes.These Stuffed Animal Restoration TikToks Are So Heartwarming and Satisfying
A stuffed animal repair can sometimes be necessary to give your plush bestie a new lease of life.Want to Host a Clothing Swap? Here's Our Guide
If you want to learn how to host a clothing swap, you’re in the right place. Keep reading to learn about the clothes swap rules, and how to find a clothing exchange near you.Regenerative Home Gardening Practices to Make Your Garden Even Greener
Regenerative home gardening practices prioritize sustainability and can help fight the climate crisis by reducing emissions.These Small Composting Companies Are Fighting Food Waste Across the U.S.
If you want to find a compost company near you, here are a few amazing small compost businesses operating around the U.S.Eco-Friendly Yard Care: How to Make Your Outdoor Space Even Greener
Eco-friendly yard care can be pretty simple. Native plants, clover lawns, natural pesticides, water conservation, and low mowing are all eco-friendly options.Here Are Tips for an Inclusive Halloween, To Make Sure Everyone Feels Included (Exclusive)
Whether you're looking to ensure you have some candy for everyone, or if you're simply looking for fun Halloween games, here's how to have an inclusive Halloween.Easy Things You Can Do to Winterize Your Garden This Fall
Learning how to winterize your garden this fall can bring benefits next season. Winterizing your garden can increase plant growth and your harvest.Check Out These Sustainable Stockings, From Indestructible Pantyhose to Cotton Tights
We’ve rounded up some of the most sustainable, durable stockings on the market.Gardening Without Raised Beds Can Save You Time and Money
Gardening without raised beds can save you time and money, and give you more freedom to grow all kinds of plants.A Guide to Gardening Without Water, During a Drought
Gardening without water is a great skill to have. Learning how to take care of plants without water can be more practical and beneficial to the environment.Gardening Helps With Mental Health in More Ways Than One
Gardening helps with mental health by providing social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and improving your mood.5 Simple Energy-Saving Tips You Should Try This Winter
With these simple energy-saving tips for winter, you can save money and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Learning how to reduce your energy consumption is a good start.Why Environmentalists Love No-Dig Gardening
Looking for more eco-friendly gardening methods? No-dig gardening benefits the environment in more ways than one!Compostable Pads, Tampons, and Liners for a Sustainable Period
Are pads biodegradable? And more importantly, can pads or tampons ever be composted?How to Start a Flower Garden: A Guide for Beginners
Flower gardening for beginners can be overwhelming. This guide will help you understand what supplies you’ll need, how to care for the flowers, and more.This Black-Owned, Woman-Owned Company Is Making Braiding Hair From Banana Fibers (Exclusive)
We recently spoke with Ciara Imani May about her company Rebundle, which makes eco-friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic braiding hair.Cute Gift Ideas for Vegetarians That Will Totally Guac Their Worlds
Regardless if you're plant-based or an avid meat eater, these gift ideas for vegetarians are perfect for your meatless friends and family members.What Are Floating Homes? These Houses Can Foster a Sustainable, Communal Lifestyle
Here's a look into floating homes, how they claim to be sustainable, and how to find floating homes for sale, in case this lifestyle floats your boat.Zero Acre Farms Unveils "Cultured Oil," Claiming That It's the Best Cooking Oil for the Environment
Which is the best cooking oil for the environment? A new product called Cultured Oil from Zero Acre Farms claims to hold the title.The Five Best Sustainable Aftershave Options for Men
If any men out there are looking for a new aftershave, you're in luck. Here are the best options that are sustainable, cruelty-free, or vegan.Top Tips on How You Can Reduce Climate Change — And Why You Should Get Started Now
Ways to reduce climate change: here are our top tips on how you can combat environmental breakdown without breaking the bank. Read on for more.International Plastic Bag Free Day Is July 3 — Here Are Our Favorite Reusable Bags
International Plastic Bag Free Day is July 3, so if you aren't already well-equipped, these are our favorite reusable bags.Eco-Friendly Washers and Dryers, to Clean Your Clothes Sustainably
Washers and dryers aren'y always eco-friendly, but with new technology means that there are better options — here are the most sustainable ones.Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic, From Food Packaging to Makeup
Thanks to engineers and inventors around the world, new innovations that can replace plastic are constantly cropping up.IKEA Customers Will Soon Be Able to Buy SunPower Solar Panels
Soon, eco-conscious IKEA customers will be able to buy solar panels in the U.S.Non-Toxic, Sustainable Car Seats That Grow With Your Little One
Fortunately, there are plenty of non-toxic car seats without flame retardants and other toxins, that will protect your baby and go easy on the environment.How These Sustainable Theaters and Organizations Are Making the Industry Greener
The theater industry can be quite wasteful, and could seriously do with more sustainable theaters.You Can Stay in These Net-Zero Hotels for an Eco-Friendly Vacation
Net zero hotels are on the rise as the latest in climate-friendly technology for your vacation. Here's what it means to be a net zero hotel and how to stay in one.The Best Zero-Waste, Sustainable, and Non-Toxic Dish Soaps for Sensitive Skin
We’ve rounded up a few of the best dish soaps for sensitive skin, including vegan, zero-waste, sustainable, and EWG Verified brands.How to Recycle Light Bulbs of All Kinds, in Light of the Incandescent Ban
Here is a simple guide on how to recycle and safely dispose of light bulbs, including incandescents, halogens, LEDs, fluorescents, and CFLs.Instagram’s @FatGayVegan on His Sustainability Journey (Exclusive)
We caught up with the creator behind the popular Instagram account @FatGayVegan to discuss his sustainability journey for our Earth Stories series.IKEA Makes Furniture Buy Back & Resell Program Permanent at 37 U.S. Stores
IKEA is finally testing the its furniture buy back program in the U.S.Celebrity Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands That Will Do Your Face a Big Favor
Whether you're looking for something environmentally-friendly or if you abstain from animal products, these are our favorite vegan makeup brands created by celebrities.No, Starbucks Is Not Getting Rid of Paper Cups — but a New Program Aims to Promote Returnable and Reusable Cups
Is Starbucks getting rid of cups? Is the coffee chain's latest announcement a legitimate commitment to reducing cup waste, or is it just greenwashing?Activated Charcoal: Health Benefits, How It’s Sourced, and More
What is activated charcoal? The supplement, which has gotten increasingly popular in recent years, is considered to have health benefits. But is it sustainable?Our Favorite Sustainable and Compostable Phone Cases
If you're looking for eco-friendly tech, look no further. Sustainable phone cases are on the rise, and here's how you can get one too!7 Eco-Friendly Music Festivals, to Jam Out Sustainably
If you're planning to listen to any live music this summer, we've rounded up a few of our favorite sustainable music festivals that work to keep the planet clean.Stop Flushing Your Contact Lenses Down the Drain — Recycle Them Instead
Most contact lenses are made with plastic, and while you can't recycle them curbside, here's how you can recycle them.How Food Co-Ops Work to Save You Money, Reduce Waste, and Build Community
Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.How to Make a Sustainable Margarita on National Margarita Day
It’s National Margarita Day! If you’re an eco-conscious fan of margs, you’ll be delighted to know that there are so many easy ways to make an eco-friendly margarita.How to Host Galentine’s Day, Sustainably
When is Galentine’s Day 2022? Here are all the details on this year’s holiday, plus a few tips on how to host Galentine’s Day, sustainably.Men Care About Sustainable Living, Too — Just Look at These Influencers and Activists
Something that may help the men in your life level up is encouraging them to follow male sustainability influencers.Tips to Keep Your Lunar New Year Festivities Sustainable
If you're looking to celebrate Lunar New Year, there are so many ways to keep your celebrations as sustainable as possible.