Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The average American throws away 4.4 pounds of trash in a single day. We use less and recycle more to treat the planet better. Here are some ways how.
The green homes and communities of the near future will boast technologies that save energy, lower toxins, and protect the planet. Keep an eye on these green innovations, which are available now or will be soon.
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy
We tasked summer interns with putting together a green outfit for under $50.
By Krisna Bharvani, Sierra Schellenberg
By Krisna Bharvani, Sierra Schellenberg
These items may seem green, but they're really not. Educate yourself and only buy what's truly green.
How do you choose between an expensive filter or bottles of water? We'll give you the scoop.
By Sytonia Reid, editorial fellow
By Sytonia Reid, editorial fellow
To ensure that future generations have access to clean, drinkable water, it’s important to conserve water in our daily lives.
By Milan Polk and Alexis Wilson, editorial interns
By Milan Polk and Alexis Wilson, editorial interns
Learn how to eat safely and avoid food waste.
By Eleanor Greene
By Eleanor Greene
Before you jump in on the growing trend, we've got the pros and cons to help you consider the environmental footprint of every box.
By Eleanor Greene
By Eleanor Greene
Those 94 percent of Americans who recycle have devastating impacts on people of color.
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy & Andre Floyd
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy & Andre Floyd
The United States could be doing much better. Other countries have quickly surpassed our efforts.
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy
By Tracy Fernandez Rysavy
Save your wallet and the planet at the same time.
Victory
Smuckers removes GMOs and high fructose corn syrup from Uncrustables, its very popular peanut butter and jelly product for kids.
Green America's GMO Inside campaign has mobilized tens of thousands of consumers to ask Smuckers to remove GMOs from its products.
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