Sustainability

Choosing energy-efficient holiday lights, avoiding gag gifts, and using real plates and flatware are just some of the ways to make your holiday celebration more environmentally friendly.

Higher than previously estimated, according to a recent study. Here's why that matters.

Experience Life's editor in chief reflects on her rural upbringing and how growing up on a family farm allows her to feel more connected to — and appreciative of — the food she eats.

Widespread farming practices like monoculture planting and the use of chemical fertilizers have a detrimental effect on soil health.

Some food and farm activists want to see an official “soil health” label — much like the federally regulated organic label — but for now, nothing like this exists to guide consumers. Finding food grown in good soil requires some detective work. Experts offer these clues.

Read a short overview of the UN Environment Programme's ambitious plan to reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040.

It’s time to start replacing those single-use products. Here are some sustainable swaps.

Keystone plants, vermicomposting, and no-till gardening are just some of the ways you can create a sustainable outdoor space.

Try these simple tips to reduce water usage in your kitchen.

You may not be able to see them, but the microorganisms in the soil have a major impact on human nutrition and health.

Life Time CEO and founder Bahram Akradi reflects on the immediate impact planting a tree can have in the fight against climate change — and how to inspire collective action for a sustainable future.

Fertilizers and modern farming practices are depleting the soil’s natural microbiome, which plants require for nutritional density. Here’s what you can do about it.

Discover the importance of cultural respect while traveling abroad, including the importance of learning a few words in the local language and practicing "leave no trace" principles.

Start foraging your own blackberries, raspberries, and more with advice from Julia Skinner, PhD.

Traveling is an inherent part of our human spirit, yet it can exert pressure on popular vacation destinations. Discover how you can make a positive impact on local economies while ensuring an enjoyable and fulfilling travel experience.

Many people may underestimate the extent to which air quality can affect their physical health and mental well-being. Read on to learn more.