Sustainability

Locks and dams are artifacts of the 20th century that we will have to pay dearly to maintain or have removed in this century. But restoring our rivers could pay off in myriad ways.

There’s so much bad news surrounding climate change that it often eclipses the positive achievements we’re making.

Try these three free online calculators to find out.

Stop fast fashion in its tracks by preserving what’s already in your closet.

Learn what parabens are and how to avoid them.

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.

Industry insiders offer tips on how to make your style more sustainable.

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

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.

Discover nine ways that being in nature 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.

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.