Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.
Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.
'Carbon footprint' has a simple definition, but for the everyday person, understanding its parts takes some digging.
'Carbon footprint' has a simple definition, but for the everyday person, understanding its parts takes some digging.
It's time to show your love for the planet! Celebrate Earth Day with kid-friendly activities and crafts.
This spring, make a commitment to organize your junk drawer -- or drawers!
This spring, make a commitment to organize your junk drawer -- or drawers!
Composting may seem complicated but Deb Martin, co-author of The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, has some tips on using waste wisely.
To keep your skin healthy and radiant, you may be tempted to visit the beauty aisle. But the quickest, most efficient skin care remedies are already in your kitchen.
Whether your take your coffee breaks in your living room or in the corporate kitchen, here are some steps to add eco-awareness to your professional life.
Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities.
Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way.
The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style.
A greener household doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over three days. Here are three easy green changes to make over 72 hours.
There are so many small changes that can make a big difference in the amount of waste we create. Green lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her five best tips for adhering to the adage "Waste not, want not."
You can't stop the cold, but you can stop spending so much on your winter energy bill. Try these small changes that will add up to big savings:
Here are some ways your family can make your Thanksgiving fun, festive and eco-friendly!
Jars, paper towel tubes, shoe boxes and detergent bottles are all contenders for a useful second act.
Ready to make some eco-friendly changes, but not sure where to begin? Start with the things you do each day: chores!
Alternative modes of transportation can benefit your health, save you money and even lead to new friendships (hello, carpool buddies!).
You want to be green, but it's hard to know the difference between reusing and recycling. Fortunately, it's not that complicated.
Water conservation is one of the most important elements of an eco-friendly home -- yet it's among the hardest to impress upon your kids.
Turning your house into an eco-friendly space is a step-by-step process, but if you want to start out with a bang, hit the bathrooms first.
Without a doubt, the kitchen is the most popular room in my house. From meal prep to mealtime, homework to crafts, it's the center of our family life -- and the ultimate candidate for a eco-makeover.
Want to maintain a healthy, eco-friendly lawn this summer? Try these easy tips to truly green your outdoor space.
Carbon footprint -- a phrase that has become as ubiquitous in pop culture as "LOL" -- has a simple definition, but for the everyday person, understanding its parts takes some digging.
With these simple tips, putting a little eco in your event only ups your summer fun.
Temperatures are rising, daylight is longer, and the time has come for the entire clan to spend some quality time outdoors. Try these activities for some low-cost fun that's sure to please the whole family.
Did you become greener after becoming a parent? Then you joined a conscientious club of moms and dads who increased their eco-efforts as their family grew.
Check out these ideas for new uses for things that may otherwise end up as trash.
Planting and cultivating a garden with your family can offer a bounty of benefits to you and your kids.
You've probably given some thought to your carbon footprint, but what about your water footprint?
Using less electricity at home is a win-win: You reduce your environmental impact and your monthly bill. But it can be especially hard to cut back during the summer.
Making some changes at home can help the planet and your wallet. And that extra cash can be spent on your family!
Going green means more than throwing bottles into a recyclable container. Here are some easy ways to lessen your family's carbon footprint.
Add a hint of green to your annual spring-cleaning fest with these tips for sprucing up every room in the house.
As every mom knows, if you really want to commit to something, you need to get the kids on board. Try these tricks of the trade to get your whole family involved in waste reduction.
Raising environmentally savvy kids is one of the most powerful ways to help them enjoy a protected planet. To foster your children's eco-education, encourage their schools to go green.
Water is a precious resource. With just a few adjustments to your routine and home, you can do your part to conserve it.
It's never been easier to go green at home. Simple adjustments to your everyday chores will have your entire family integrating conservation into daily life with nearly no effort. Your crash course in greener living starts here!
Even the most eco-savvy make some mistakes!
Eco-minded moms share tips on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.
A more eco-friendly load of laundry not only supports the environment, but also extends the life of your family's clothes.
Most of us don't even know how much stuff we really have, let alone know how to get ourselves organized. Before hauling everything to the curb, try these planet-friendly steps to clear the clutter and breathe a sigh of relief.
What you need to know before choosing previously loved items for your little one.
Turns out you don't have to sleep in a tree house to travel green. The International Ecotourism Society offers tips for making your trip safe for the earth, no matter where you go.
It's scary how easy it is for this season to take a toll on our wallets and the environment. But fear not -- here are some easy ways to have a great and green Halloween!
Annie Bond, author of Home Enlightenment: Create a Nurturing, Healthy and Toxin-Free Home, shares some tips for transforming your kitchen into an environmentally savvy space.
For busy families, finding time to spend together can be as hard as finding time to exercise. But what if you could do both at once?
These 6 tips make it easy to help the planet without digging deep into your wallet.
As a couple, it was the birth of our daughter that deepened our commitment to leaving the world better for her and her generation. Here's how we created a greener home.
