10 eco-friendly holiday gift ideas for friends
Too often, the giving season feels like a mad rush to check tasks off a list. It's all too easy (and embarrassing)...
10 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually in 2020
With the majority of the country continuing to observe social distancing and shelter-in-place laws, families are...
Pamper your partner with these eco-friendly gift ideas
Getting your significant other a holiday gift can be a daunting task, but if you go green, you'll win every time....
5 sustainable activities to make the most of a winter wonderland
Winter is meant for reveling in nature’s snow and ice. While the chill in the wind can drive some people indoors,...
Sustainable holiday gifts for babies and kids
Children innately have a curiosity about the world around them, and that curiosity can be cultivated into awareness...
Study reveals “ugly sweaters” add to the plastic pollution problem
Many Americans attend ugly Christmas sweater parties. But in Britain, there’s even an annual Christmas Jumper...
6 helpful ways to give back to nature this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is the best time to reflect on our planet and give thanks for nature...
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 or thin...
6 eco-friendly gift wrap alternatives
Fabric Gift Wrap Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents because it comes in lots of...
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...