Lifestyle
How to Preserve Herbs, Flowers, and Fruit
Billions of pounds of food is unnecessarily wasted each year. Here’s how to preserve herbs, flowers, and fruit and turn them into delicious flavor bombs. Before you throw away those herbs wilting in your fridge, consider this: 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in America is wasted. Consumers contribute to that number in […]
6 Sustainable Travel Tips For Conscious Adventurers
Traveling is wonderful but carbon intensive. Lessen your environmental impact with these sustainable travel tips. Travel is one of life’s great privileges. And during the summer, when airbnbs and cabin rentals fill up months in advance and PTO notifications reading ‘at the beach’ are on the calendar, is the perfect time to get out of […]
7 AAPI-Owned Brands We Love
From natural deodorant and non-toxic candles to eco-friendly yoga mats, support the Asian and Pacific Islander community by investing in these sustainable AAPI-owned brands. Part of being an ally means finding effective ways to support the Asian community. And support comes in a variety of forms — from raising awareness of systemic xenophobia to reporting […]
How To Compost In a Small Space
Composting is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint and food waste. You don’t have to live in a house or even have a yard, either. Here’s how to compost in a small space with three easy options. Like writing a thank you note or going to the dentist, composting has always felt like […]
9 Zero- & Low-Alcohol Spirits for Buzz-Free Imbibing
Ditch the booze and opt for a healthier, alcohol-free cocktail, aperitif, or glass of wine that tastes as good as the real thing. My pandemic drinking habits have oscillated wildly. From the month I got way, WAY too deep into the art of cocktail making, to a self-enforced stint of cold turkey. Turns out — […]
How To Design an Eco-Friendly Kids Room
From cribs and furniture to organic and recycled materials, we’re sharing our tips for creating a healthy, eco-friendly kids room. Whether they’re expecting for the first time or already have a home full of little ones, parents spend a lot of energy picking out the safest products for their kids. From car seats to toys, […]
8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Dad
From camping and beer tasting to backyard lawn games, spend a sustainable Father’s Day making memories with Dad. Moms deserve a lot of love, but we owe dads some appreciation, too. Who else will take you out for ice cream just because, learn to braid your hair for picture day, challenge you to an epic […]
The Do’s and Don'ts Of Sustainable Interior Design
Three sustainable interior design professionals share how to create beautiful, eco-friendly spaces in your home by upcycling, looking for vintage goods, and sourcing locally. Sustainable interior design can be hard to nail down. One misstep and you’ve chosen the wrong couch, a weird area rug, or painted half a room before realizing the color isn’t […]