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5 Eco-Friendly & Zero Waste Kitchen Cleaning Swaps Under $50 Total
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Best green credit cards and eco-friendly debit cards
If you’ve been looking for ways to make your financial life cleaner and greener, one simple thing you can do is switch to using green credit cards and debit cards to make your purchases. Credit cards that support the environment are issued by financial institutions that show some type of commi...
Whale Watching in California: Best Spots & Times to Go
California is one of the best places in the world to watch whales in their natural environment. Along this long and varied coastline, migrating whales travel close to shore, feed in nutrient-rich waters, and surface near deep marine canyons—making them easier to observe from boats or even from lan...
5 Eco-Friendly & Zero Waste Kitchen Cleaning Swaps Under $50 Total
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
9 Weird Recycling Businesses Find Gold in the Garbage
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
9 Weird Recycling Businesses Find Gold in the Garbage
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
Nature’s Curriculum: How Outdoor Forest Schools are Changing Education
Nature-based pre-schools and kindergartens, also called forest schools, are schools that use the outdoors as their primary classroom. Instead of sitting at desks, children might find themselves exploring a wooded area, identifying plants, or following the tracks of a small creature. It’s a far...
9 Weird Recycling Businesses Find Gold in the Garbage
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
5 Eco-Friendly & Zero Waste Kitchen Cleaning Swaps Under $50 Total
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
8 Fast Fixes for Getting Your Greens — Starting at Just 1 Minute to Prep
Looking for easy ways to eat more greens without spending your life chopping or chewing through giant salads? We get it. Who has time for that? It’s tempting to reach for something less green — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Below are eight quick, easy, and foolproof ways to prepare and e...
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Planning a Sonoma Wine Tasting Trip and Curious About Sustainable Wine? If you’re planning a Sonoma wine tasting trip and you’re curious what sustainable wine is all about, we’ve got a fantastic curated sampling right here for you to try. These wineries represent all of the buzzwor...
California is one of the best places in the world to watch whales in their natural environment. Along this long and varied coastline, migrating whales travel close to shore, feed in nutrient-rich waters, and surface near deep marine canyons—making them easier to observe from boats or even from lan...
Have you ever thought about whether whale watching is ethical and sustainable —or what makes one tour better than another? Most people book a tour hoping to see whales up close, without realizing that the way a tour is conducted can have a real impact on the animals and the ecosystem. Some operato...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
How Thrifting Can Be A Smart Way to Build a Sustainable Capsule Wardrobe Thrift shopping has always been a fun way to find interesting pieces at good prices. But with the rise of fast fashion, more people are turning to thrifting as an intentional way to build a sustainable wardrobe. Inspired by min...
At the store, you spot a shirt labeled “eco-friendly.” Is it really a sustainable choice? The reality is that “sustainable” fashion is complex, even for reputable brands. Is recycled polyester truly sustainable? And with so much greenwashing—marketing products as sustainable when they̵...
Looking for easy ways to eat more greens without spending your life chopping or chewing through giant salads? We get it. Who has time for that? It’s tempting to reach for something less green — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Below are eight quick, easy, and foolproof ways to prepare and e...
If you are looking for delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco, we’ve got you covered! San Francisco consistently ranks in the top 5 U.S. cities that are best for vegans and vegetarians. There are so many healthy, plant-based restaurants in S.F. that you can ...
While there are many fad diets to choose from these days that may come and go, one healthy diet that has stood the test of time is a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets – whether “mostly plants”, vegan, or vegetarian – are held in high regard by many dietitians, nutritionists...
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
At-a-Glance (2026): Protect Your Home from Wildfires • California wildfire risk is at an all-time high—hardening your home is now a necessity, not a luxury. • Some upgrades are mandatory in high-risk (WUI) zones; others are optional but recommended statewide. • Minimum, medium, and full-scal...
At-a-Glance (2025): • Federal tax credits: Set to expire December 31, 2025, due to new legislation (“One Big Beautiful Bill”—OBBB). Homeowners must act now to claim solar, battery, and efficiency upgrade credits before they disappear. Projects must be installed and operational by December 31...
Clean Beauty
You have doubtless seen or even tried some of the new nail polishes touting their formulas as 7-free, 10-free, or even 21-free, with #-free referring to the number of toxic chemicals that are excluded from the nail polish. The recent clean beauty trend has shone a light on the harmful chemicals foun...
The pain of searching for a vegan deodorant that’s also non-toxic – and that works – is real. You’re probably familiar with this scenario: You’ve found what may finally be the perfect natural deodorant. It smells delicious, is vegan, the texture is actually normal, and it c...
Want to wash your luscious locks with a highly rated shampoo that is kind to animals, the planet and you? We are here for you! We have compiled a list of eight vegan, cruelty-free shampoos that are also EWG Verified, meaning they are free from any concerning ingredients. These popular shampoos will ...
“While we think about what we put IN our bodies and eating organic, we don’t always think about what we put ON our bodies. Yet our skin is our largest organ.” Danika Basista, Consultant with Beautycounter, talks about what inspired her to get involved with the clean beauty movement. Sn...
Holistic Health
Looking for easy ways to eat more greens without spending your life chopping or chewing through giant salads? We get it. Who has time for that? It’s tempting to reach for something less green — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Below are eight quick, easy, and foolproof ways to prepare and e...
Sitting recently on my meditation cushion, I was in what I consider to be the ‘zone’. Sounds, feelings and emotions drifted across my consciousness like clouds in the sky until I noticed one thought continuing to bubble up. I let it come, I let it be, then I let it go and acknowledged th...
If you are looking for delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco, we’ve got you covered! San Francisco consistently ranks in the top 5 U.S. cities that are best for vegans and vegetarians. There are so many healthy, plant-based restaurants in S.F. that you can ...
Is there ever a time you’re not in the mood for a delicious smoothie? Didn’t think so! Whether you are looking for something smooth and yummy (think chocolate almond butter with protein powder) or something green and healthy (spinach and avocado) there is a smoothie to suit your need...
While there are many fad diets to choose from these days that may come and go, one healthy diet that has stood the test of time is a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets – whether “mostly plants”, vegan, or vegetarian – are held in high regard by many dietitians, nutritionists...
Environment
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
How America’s Circular Economy Is Fighting Climate Change by Transforming Waste Into New Products Across the country, a new wave of innovators, nonprofits, and communities are creating powerful climate solutions by transforming waste into new products, clean energy, and opportunity. From food scra...
Climate migration is becoming a reality as rising seas, wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather increasingly threaten U.S. cities, forcing communities to relocate. Cities that once thrived are now facing existential threats, prompting significant shifts in migration patterns. The question is no lon...
As climate change intensifies and ecosystems face increasing strain, the search for solutions has never been greater.
For millions of people around the world, coffee is not just a drink—it’s a daily ritual, a beloved comfort, and an essential pick-me-up. But have you ever wondered what the future holds for your morning cup of coffee? Climate change is threatening coffee production, with rising temperatures, shi...
Latest Articles
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...
Healthy Recipes
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8 Fast Fixes for Getting Your Greens — Starting at Just 1 Minute to Prep
Looking for easy ways to eat more greens without spending your life chopping or chewing through giant salads? We get it. Who has time for that? It’s tempting to reach for something less green — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Below are eight quick, easy, and foolproof ways to prepare and e...
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Recipe: Kale & Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Almonds & Feta
This has got to be one of the yummiest kale salad recipes ever! It has just the right amount of everything: crisp greens, chewy grain, sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and tangy feta. On top of being delicious, you will get happy chemicals flowing in your brain just by thinking of how healthy you...
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Recipe: Quinoa & Blueberry Breakfast Bowl
Hello Breakfast! You are looking beautiful today! And YOU will feel beautiful inside and out after consuming this gorgeous, healthy breakfast bowl chock full of superfoods. Quinoa & Blueberry Breakfast Bowl Ingredients: Quinoa or granola or yogurt Blueberries Kiwis Almonds Coconut Chia seeds Min...
