sustainability

At a recent conference, the Pope called on young people to reduce their meat consumption for the sake of preserving the planet

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.

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.

Prickly, spine-covered cactus might seem intimidating at first glance. But cactus is a surprisingly eco-friendly food – and it’s delicious too.

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.

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.

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.

Making eco-conscious choices can get confusing, from whether certain practices actually make a difference to how accessible or financially viable being eco-friendly can be. Here, Kate Geagan answers the top 3 of the most common questions about going green.

Brands are bringing back the “milkman model” to tackle the growing plastics problem. Will consumers prioritize eco-friendly reusable packaging in the same way they do sustainably sourced ingredients?

Freshwater is the bloodstream of the planet, and agriculture is the world’s thirstiest consumer. Here’s why water conservation matters now more than ever and how to build a water-friendly routine on your journey to a healthier you.

A garbage truck’s worth of single-use plastics enters the ocean every minute – yet we live in a disposal-centric culture that won’t quit the throwaway coffee cup. I used to be one of those people, until I embarked on a 2-week journey to de-plasticize my life. Spoiler alert: Plastic is much more insidious than I thought, but there’s a surprising amount we can do at the consumer level.

Think grilling season has to sabotage your sustainability goals? It’s not as complicated as you may think: Stay friendly to the earth all summer long with these 5 green grilling hacks.

The food system is getting a major makeover: What was once considered “waste” is getting a delicious second act. Check out these fresh ideas that can change the way you eat and sip – all the while keeping more food out of landfills.

As you chart your path for a cleaner, greener self in 2018, check out these tasty, eco-friendly trends that will help you live and eat better.

The term "sustainable seafood" can mean many things. We trekked to Alaska—a leading frontier of the sustainable movement—to learn more.

Always forgetting something stashed in the fridge? Letting food go bad isn't just a nuisance, it's wasting precious resources and money.

Bee populations are in decline. Find out why pollinators are vital to a thriving and healthy ecological system and what you can do to protect them.

If it sounds impossible to live a zero-waste life, just ask 24-year-old environmental studies graduate Lauren Singer how she does it.

From buttery blue crab cakes to sweet, briny oysters to grilled fish tacos with spicy salsa, there’s no question that people love eating seafood. However, if we want to continue enjoying seafood, we have to protect and preserve the ocean and environment.

Our clean compatriots at Whole Foods Market launched Animal Welfare Week from May 20 to May 27, an endeavor targeted at helping people enjoy meat that is raised in nurturing environments with ample space – in other words, with respect.