Sustainability

Everything takes time to break down. Here's the time frame for a plastic bottle — and 11 other commonly consumed items.

Our trash is harming the environment — and human health. Discover how to tackle the trash.

Thoughtful gift ideas that don't add to life's clutter.

Looking for alternatives to wrapping paper? Try these three Japanese-inspired wrapping techniques and make your holiday more eco-friendly!

Recycling is better than nothing, but we need to do better, say experts. Here are some recycling facts.

Eating on the Wild Side author Jo Robinson unearths the nutritional secrets of wild fruits and vegetables — and explains how to get more from today’s produce.

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard shares the wisdom of playing, working, and living simply.

Americans are the biggest offenders when it comes to single-use plastics, but efforts to ban the packaging are on the rise.

Turn your favorite autumnal gourd into a feast for your feathered friends.

Together, we have the intelligence, potential, and incentive to reverse the bad and do good — for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.

Plastic is everywhere — even our guts. A recent study found nine different types of plastic in study participants.

Why taking a global view more often is good for us all.

Participating in research projects can connect you with nature, fight climate change, and strengthen your community.

Want to keep the pesky insects at bay? Here are nine plants that repel mosquitoes — naturally.

Service trips benefit others — and they leave you with a rewarding experience.

It's important to model best practices — and make it fun!

Older adults and those who work outside may be particularly vulnerable to the cognitive effects of polluted air.

Break every objective into its smallest pieces and take action with just one of them, even if it is the smallest one and seems insignificant.

Global warming is reducing nutrients in wheat, rice, beans, and more.