How to have a plastic-free Halloween
Reducing plastic waste in a world that seems to be wrapped in it is no easy task, and that challenge is multiplied...
A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for pets
Our pets are our best friends … our family. That’s why it is important to spoil your animals with eco-friendly...
A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for family
When it comes to family, we want to offer the best of the best. The smartest way to gift high-quality gifts to...
A guide to the best holiday gifts for an eco-friendly home
As adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching...
Amazon’s Christmas trees are hurting the environment
Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be selling and shipping fresh, full-size Christmas trees this holiday...
Avoid the crowds with these 10 alternatives to Black Friday shopping
The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season is virtually stamped on the calendar the day after Thanksgiving....
How to host a zero-waste Thanksgiving dinner
Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family can be an overwhelming task. When you are providing a meal...
Is your Thanksgiving turkey putting your family’s health at risk?
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are planning meals centered around a turkey. But a new report...
DIY: Recycle last year’s Christmas cards into a colorful bunting garland
Step One: Gather your materials Old Christmas cards Colorful paper or card stock Twine, string, yarn...
6 eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives
Image via mah_japan/Flickr Fabric Gift Wrap Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents...
DIY Foodie Gift: 7 easy recipes for pickled veggies
If you're fond of making food gifts for the holidays, chances are that you've already started baking or assembling...
14 green gifts for big kids
Even the greenest kids want gift action during the holiday season, but that doesn't mean you have to buy them junk...
Instead of Black Friday, clean up the planet with ‘Blue Friday’
It's become a shameful annual tradition in the US to flock to retail stores the day after Thanksgiving. Instead...
How to Make Reusable Halloween Window Decals
Halloween can be among the most wasteful holidays if you only buy store-bought, disposable decorations, but it...
7 tips for celebrating a greener and more budget-friendly holiday
"It's the MOST wonderful time of the year," sings Andy Williams in my head, usually when I'm looking for a parking...
Celebrate the holidays with nature-loving traditions from around the world
Although December has become the most commercialized time of year, celebrating the holidays doesn't have to center...
INFOGRAPHIC: Recycling tips for the holidays
Have you heard the term "closing the loop" with regard to holiday shopping? It refers to the idea of purchasing...
INFOGRAPHIC: 6 Ways to Create a Spectacular DIY Holiday Tree
You don't need to hack down a pine or fir tree to decorate your home or office this holiday season: this infographic...
DIY: Homemade Bath and Body Products to Gift or Make for Yourself
There are few sensations quite as glorious as sinking into a hot bath on a chilly winter's night, and if that bath...
Shop for Local Gifts at These 9 Holiday Markets in NYC
Some of these holiday markets will be going strong until the 24th, while others are pop-up events that will only...
14 Beautiful Handcrafted Gifts for Eco-Friendly People
In the old days we all used to put time and effort into making special gifts for the people we love, that is before...
DIY Gift: Make Chalkboard Mugs for the Holidays!
Inexpensive and easy to make, chalkboard mugs are ideal for any tea or coffee aficionado on your list. You can...
10 Architectural Gingerbread Creations from 2012 to Make You Salivate!
1. Selfridges Store Window inspired by the film by Bruce Weber This architectural cookie installation was inspired...
14 Handcrafted Gifts for Everyone on Your Holiday List
If you'd like to give your loved ones handmade gifts but lack the time to make them yourself, why not check out...
15 Great Green Gifts for the Gadget Geek in Your Life
There was a time when only the rich could afford the latest cool eco gadgets - but now there are so many to choose...
DIY: Make a Holiday Activity Advent Calendar for Your Family from Recycled Materials
The holidays are the time when many of us get together and spend time as a family — and what better way to excite...
How To Make a DIY Snow Globe From Recycled Materials
Looking for a fun holiday-themed DIY project to work on with your little ones? Try making a unique snow globe using...
Tiny Tabletop Cardboard Christmas Tree from Cloudgate Design
Last year Cloudgate Design brought us the Cardboard Christmas tree, and this year they’ve just launched the all...
TreeHugger’s Slow Gift Guide
I know, it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but this year Treehugger is starting early and are taking it slow. Let's...