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...
News & Reviews: Sustainable Living
Explore the Sustainable Living News & Reviews section for articles on holistic health, clean beauty, sustainable fashion, green home & garden, natural pet care and sustainable transportation for a cleaner, greener life!
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 ...
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): • Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling—up to 3x more efficient than gas systems. • Major rebates (up to 50% off) are available in 2025, but most expire December 31. • Works for most California homes, including new builds, retrofits, and homes without ducts. • Dem...
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...
Quick Answer: Does Solar Still Make Sense in California in 2025? Yes—solar is still worth it in California for most homeowners, but how you save money has changed with the new NEM 3.0 rules. The biggest shift? Adding a battery is now essential to maximize your investment and beat rising electric b...
Thinking about buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) in 2025? You’re not alone—and you probably have questions. There’s a lot of buzz about electric cars, but just as much confusion. You might have noticed that EV sales are down this year and wondered if now is really the right time to ...
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...
Latest Green News
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...