Sustainability

High-quality, fair-trade seasonings that make everything taste better.

Why shopping at a brick-and-mortar store might be a greener option than ordering online.

When there are choices that are good for us and the broader system, there is a collective opportunity for more significant change.

It's hard to know. Why? Federal rules regulating the cosmetic industry have not been updated for more than 80 years.

Simple steps to clear the air inside your house.

For the author, advocate, and Afrominimalist, there’s more than one way to live a simpler life.

Take these simple actions to help support the Great Lakes and waterways across the globe.

The Great Lakes are critical to our environment, cultures, and economy — and even our spiritual lives. But they are under threat on many fronts. Here's how you can help.

From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.

Learn how going outdoors can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.

For the good of our planet and our health, it’s time to rethink our habits around single-use plastics.

Excess noise isn’t just irritating — it can undermine your health. Learn why it’s important to calm the clamor with these strategies.

Canning is making a comeback. Preserve your summer and fall produce like a pro with these beginner recipes.

The health of the planet and of humans is one and the same.

There's been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here's why.

Regenerative agriculture is critical to the future of food — and the planet. Here's how you can help.

The future of trash . . . is no more trash. That’s the goal behind the latest ideas from forward-thinking waste researchers and engineers.

Why nourishing topsoil, raising healthier animals, and growing more nutrient-dense crops and produce is critical to the future of food — and the planet.

Education’s role in shaping the future of the planet.

Turning off lights and advocating for better streetlamps are just two ways to preserve the night.

Researcher Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, on how he embraces the mind-cleansing power of water every day.