News

Depending on where you live, there are some items that simply aren't recyclable, including varieties of paper, glass and plastic. Check with your city service provider to know specifics, but here ...
Scientists have discovered the connection between car fumes and lung cancer. The new study uncovered how fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, triggers lung cancer ...
Avoiding pollution in the first place would be best. But as we transition to a post-carbon future, biological solutions can help us find a path forward.
Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.
Learn how to make your own treatments using jojoba oil for hair, including shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, sprays, oils, and more.
Palm oil is ubiquitous in cosmetics, food, and cleaning products, but is it sustainable? Here's an overview of how the crop impacts the planet.
Pollinators aren’t the only bugs that can help your garden. Learn what beneficial insects can do for your garden and how to coexist with them.
Most appliances can be recycled, but some require more preparation than others. Learn how to recycle refrigerators, a/c units, dishwashers, stoves, and other large appliances.
Michael Eliason compiles a list of 26 actions he wishes cities would adopt to build back better and improve livability while adapting to the realities of a rapidly destabilizing climate.
Cork offers a high-performance, plant-based material as a sustainable alternative to animal leather and planet-polluting plastics.
A Deloitte study looked at the various modes of e-mobility in Germany to find e-bikes are all charged up and leading the pack. While German cities are very different from North American ones, some ...
The pyramid of energy conservation. Minnesota Power In 2006, electric utility Minnesota Power published the Pyramid of Energy Conservation, which recommended the order of what you should do when ...