Greener You

New research finds a little dirt and sunshine helps with body acceptance

It's time to adopt a morning coffee routine that's kinder to the environment.

If you’re looking to be more mindful of your environmental impact at home, these 25 eco-friendly products offer easy and convenient solutions for reducing your carbon footprint.

Camilla Marcus, founder of west~bourne, shares her pro tips and tricks for making eco-friendly actions part of your everyday life.

It’s time to put down those chemical-based cleaning solutions and start using greener, cleaner formulas that are better for the environment and your own health.

Don’t let greenwashing fool you. Look for these key certifications, labels and identifiers to make sure you’re choosing items that are truly green.

You don’t have to radically revamp your eating habits or say goodbye to your favorite foods to make your diet more sustainable.

Say goodbye to single-use plastic and start using these cleaner, greener alternatives.

Don’t let popular mistruths or misconceptions sway your thoughts on living a more sustainable life. Here’s the truth about going green.

This Northern California family farm is the perfect example of how regenerative agriculture can make the food you eat more mindful and environmentally-friendly.

Packaged snacks, richly flavorful seasoning blends, home goods and kitchen essentials – west~bourne has it all. And this innovative zero-waste brand is going to change how you stock your pantry.

All it takes is one super simple swap to achieve a more sustainable diet – and no, you don’t have to completely turn your back on meat.

Grab your recycling bin, because it’s time to ditch plastic for good.

Seafood might be the most popular – and easiest – way to make sure you're getting plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. But it isn't the best for the ocean or the environment at large. Instead, try these sustainable swaps.

Think reducing your food waste means you have to invest in the lengthy composting process? Not anymore! With these simple tips, you can turn would-be trash into nutritious food for your plants.

Don’t toss your peels, tops and other food scraps into the trash – save them! With a bit of water, sunlight and TLC, you can turn would-be waste into brand-new plants and grow fresh food right at home.

Food waste is a dire environmental problem. But a new movement to create upcycled foods – and an Upcycled Certified food label – just might be the solution we need to combat a big climate change contributor.

Did you know that oysters may be one of the most sustainable seafood – or foods in general – on the planet? Read on to find out why you should give a shuck about these eco heroes.

You’re familiar with using fermented foods to increase beneficial bacteria in your gut – but have you tried putting them to work outdoors? Adding fermented food scraps to your compost can help plants grow healthier and faster.

After taking a critical eye to the amount of food she was throwing away, one writer realized things needed to change and attempted to go zero-waste for two weeks.

The basic premise of composting is simple: Biodegradable waste (food scraps, coffee grounds, old leaves) returns to the ground from whence it came. But composting can be more complex than you think. We're here to demystify the process so you can make it a regular part of your routine.

Reduce food and packaging waste and create a nontoxic home in just 14 days.

Help protect the planet by eating these 6 foods, each of which is a sustainability superstar in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and water and land usage.

Confused about how exactly you should recycle different kinds of plastic products? We’re explaining what common plastic recycling symbols mean to make it quick, easy work.

Sustainable shopping just got a whole lot easier, thanks to GreenChoice. This website guides you in making climate-friendly choices and offsets your purchase’s carbon footprint.

Composting is one of the best eco-friendly habits you can build at home. Learn how to start your own compost collection process with these easy steps and tips to get started.

With a few easy tweaks, you can make your diet and your lifestyle more sustainable for a better tomorrow.

Wondering what to do with all the finished compost you’ve created? Here’s how you can put it to good use right at home.

Soil health is oft overlooked but should be priority #1. Here’s why regenerative farming is so important and how to shop for the cause.

Reduce waste by learning to upcycle your food scraps and reusing them in creative ways.

Root-to-stem cooking makes the most out of fruits and vegetables, and it’ll help you build more sustainable habits in the kitchen and in your diet.

Many people think you have to go vegan to eat a climate-supportive diet. One functional medicine doctor explains why that’s not the case.