Fact: The amount of heat escaping through cracks in the average house is equivalent to having an open window year-round. No matter how well your…

Polycarbonate plastic food containers are made with BPA which has been under fire lately for its ability to mimic female hormones in the body …

Whether you're a renter or a home owner, if you pay for your heat and have a thermostat you can control, then installing a programmable thermostat…

Did you know that your plugged-in electronics and appliances continue to suck electricity even when they're turned off? A central power strip is a…

If everyone in the U.S. maintained correct tire pressure, total U.S. carbon emissions would be reduced by 0.3 percent. Keeping your car tires pu…

If everyone in the U.S. got a regular tune-up and replaced their car's air filter, total U.S. emissions would fall by more than 0.9 percent. Fre…

Reusing and upcycling is the most efficient method of disposal. Instead of discarding objects, think of how to reincorporate them into your life….

Decadence need not be wasteful! Conserve energy with a gravity-powered solar water heater for a solar-powered outdoor shower, solar-powered light…

Food often travels so far to get to your plate. It's a real energy drain if it goes in the trash. Reorganize the pantry, reduce leftovers with…

Small life experiments can help make big changes. Set a goal, make it fun, talk to others about it, and incorporate what you learned onward. Check…