Living green. Made Simple.

When it comes to changing your habits in order to lead a more sustainable life, there are few things you can do that are as effective as changing your relationship with fashion, which means seeking out fashion that is ethical and sustainable while avoiding fashion that is unethical and unsustainable…

With many consumers willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, more and more companies are resorting to greenwashing tactics. As a result, it can be difficult to tease apart the products that are truly sustainable from those that are not, especially in the fashion industry…

Recycling symbols – they’re everywhere. But do they actually indicate whether something is recyclable? Not necessarily…

Plastic packaging plays a tremendous role in the mass production of consumer goods; it’s relatively inexpensive to produce and it keeps things clean and dry throughout the production process. However, despite the usefulness of plastic packaging, it’s one of the most common pollutants in the environment…

The fashion industry is notoriously unsustainable, but that doesn’t mean your closet has to be, too. That said, greening your closet can be a daunting task…

In theory, recycling is simple: if something has the “chasing arrows” symbol on it, it’s recyclable, right? Not necessarily…

All of the confusion around sustainable fashion may make you want to throw your hands in the air and declare that there’s no such thing as sustainable fashion in the first place. However, sustainable fashion is possible, it exists, and it’s redefining how we look at our wardrobes.

Selling used clothes is easier than ever to do. Plus, not only does selling your old clothes support a circular, sustainable economy, but it also allows you to recoup some of the money you spent on them in the first place…

Fashion companies are realizing that there’s a growing number of customers looking for sustainable products. As a result, recycled fabrics are becoming more common. But it may surprise you to learn that most recycled fabrics are not actually made from recycled clothes…

When you send textiles off for recycling, you’re helping divert valuable resources from the landfill. But if you think that your old clothes are simply shredded and turned back into new clothes, think again; textile recycling is not so straightforward…

When it comes to building out a sustainable yet fashionable closet, there’s nothing quite as important as the intimates that you don daily. Like eating a healthy diet, choosing sustainable and ethical brands of underwear can have a positive impact on both the planet and your health…

When clothes and other textiles have no more life left to live, what do you do with them? Recycling your old clothes (and other fabrics) is the best way to keep existing textiles out of the landfill, where they take up space, release methane, and leak toxic chemicals into the ground…

Whether you do your laundry at home or in the laundromat, this regular activity has a bigger environmental impact than you might realize. Washing and drying clothes not only consumes high amounts of energy and water, but also results in water pollution…

Keeping your clothes clean is a tedious, yet essential chore of modern living. Unfortunately, improper laundering can leave stubborn stains on your clothes – and on the environment…

Most of the luxuries of modern society wouldn’t be possible without mines. As the demand for clean energy continues to grow, so, too, does our reliance on mining for sourcing critical metals and minerals. Unfortunately, the mining industry is a historically dirty business…

As with electric vehicles, there are concerns over the environmental impact of mining for metals such as lithium, nickel, and aluminum, which are necessary for the production of e-bikes. While these concerns are extremely valid, there are many environmental benefits of e-bikes…

While e-bikes are better for the environment than cars (electric or not) and get the user farther and faster than walking, running, or biking (without a motor), it’s important that we also recognize their negative environmental impacts…

In much of the United States, as well as other parts of the world, private vehicles rule the road. Streets are designed to funnel cars along as efficiently as possible, with infrastructure for other modes of transportation barely an afterthought…

While it’s relatively easy to imagine living in today’s world without certain creature comforts, it’s difficult to imagine doing so without cars, airplanes, and other powered modes of transportation. But the truth is, there’s a possible future where the transports that we rely so heavily on today may not be readily available…

There are a lot of environmental concerns associated with the waste we humans produce. Air pollution, water pollution, land degradation, and wildlife endangerment are just a few of the side effects caused by trash on the environment. Reducing waste, therefore, is a key tenet of living a green lifestyle…

Like plants and animals, all products have a life cycle. Some products can be reused or recycled, minimizing their environmental impact. But eventually, a lot of what we humans consume gets tossed into the garbage. Out of sight, out of mind…

Humans generate a lot of waste. From getting take-out to buying something new – trash is an inevitable byproduct of modern civilization. But have you ever wondered about what happens to trash once it leaves your home…

Oil is a key ingredient in the kitchen, especially for making fried delicacies. So whether you’re an avid home cook or just like to indulge yourself from time to time, you may find yourself with more leftover oil than you know what to do with…

With plastic pollution as one of the biggest concerns facing the environment today, it’s no surprise that more sustainable alternatives are being sought after. Biodegradable and compostable plastics are touted as an alternative to their conventional counterparts…

Just a decade ago, the cost of installing solar panels on a home was something not many people could afford. But today, solar energy is more affordable than ever, thanks largely to improvements in manufacturing and efficiency as well as increased tax credits…

Finding ways to conserve energy around the home is a good way to save money and be more environmentally friendly. While there are many ways to save energy, unplugging electronics is one of the simplest things you can do to reduce unnecessary energy consumption…

In a world overflowing with the products of fast fashion, it can be hard to be optimistic about mitigating climate change. Fortunately, a number of businesses are looking past short-term profits towards the future of the planet, including the fashion giant Patagonia…

A well-balanced diet gives our body the energy it needs on a daily basis and supports a healthy immune system. Even though we’re consuming food every day – often many times per day – it’s easily taken for granted. However, the food you consume not only impacts your well-being, but it can have a profound impact on the environment, too…

Water: an essential building block of life that makes up 60% of the human body and about 71% of the earth’s surface. And yet, we often take for granted that water is one of the healthiest and cheapest sources of hydration. Not to mention, when compared to other hydration options such as sodas, plain tap water has a significantly smaller carbon footprint…

Do you ever get tired of seeing products claiming to be eco-friendly, only to find out later that they’re not? In a world where being sustainable is more important than ever, it’s becoming extremely difficult to discern when companies are being truthful about their environmental stewardship and when they’re not…