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18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic
Ditching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.
The Living Experiment: Clutter
Feeling oppressed by your possessions? Learn how to lighten your load — and harvest some important insights in the process.
Why Ethical Design Matters: Q&A With Kallie Thomson
How your stuff is made matters, says founder of 31 Bits.
Make Your Own Cleaning Products With These 4 Recipes
These simple, low-cost and effective recipes are all you need to clean and refresh your home.
How to Declutter Your Calendar
If your busy schedule is spreading you too thin, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities.
How to ADHD-Proof Your Home
Here are some decorating tips that might make ADHD easier to manage.
How to Make a Reed Diffuser
A simple, DIY method to fill your home with healthier fragrances this holiday season.
How to Be More With Less: Q&A With Courtney Carver
Creator of Project 333, and author of Simple Ways to Be More With Less shares what she’s learned through simplifying her life — and a few tips to help you get started.
California Classifies Weed Killer Roundup as Cancer Causing
In milestone move, the state lists the world’s most applied herbicide as a human carcinogen.
How to Protect Your Fruits and Veggies
Here are five tricks to help veggies and fruits stay fresh longer.
5 Elements for 5 Seasons
How getting in touch with wood, fire, earth, metal, and water can improve your health.
Going Green at the Gym
From eco-conscious lighting to thermal energy, Life Time is redesigning its gyms with the planet in mind.
6 DIY Cleaner Recipes
Clean your home safely — and cheaply — with the following recipes.
Essentialism: The New Minimalism?
Sure, you can declutter to have less — but what do you truly need? How essentialism is helping one woman pare down to the good stuff.
How Less Can Be More
Our managing editor looks to clear out the clutter and start the year fresh with a renewed perspective on the stuff she keeps — starting with the linen closet.
DIY Beauty: Beet Red Lip Gloss (Video)
Classic red lipstick can contain lead, which is not so pretty. We show you how to make this nontoxic lip treatment that provides plenty of color.
The Hidden Health Risks of Staying Indoors — And How to Create a Healthier Space
The Mayo Clinic and a New York design firm are collaborating to explore the relationship between built environments and our health.
Is Mold Affecting Your Health?
Learn if mold is messing with your body — and how you can clear up the trouble.
What Is Behavior Design?: Understanding How Our Environment Shapes Our Behavior
Does your living environment support — or sabotage — your self-improvement efforts?