Make friends while saving money and the planet in Buy Nothing groups
Back in the pre-internet days, if you were cleaning out your cupboards and found five empty jars, a can of beans...
Volunteers brave winter storm to save cold-stunned sea turtles
While the brutal winter storms across the U.S. are difficult for humans, they also put wildlife at risk, particularly...
It's Giving Tuesday! Here are some eco-friendly ways to get involved
After the extreme materialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes an opportunity to support your favorite causes...
How to volunteer during COVID-19
In times of crisis, many people feel the desire to help their communities. But the current stay-at-home orders...
5 growing environmental nonprofits to support in 2020
With the new year already upon us, the need for efficient organizations battling the climate emergency is only...
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...
COBE’s Red Cross Volunteer House is an “urban living room” in Copenhagen
Copenhagen-based architecture firm COBE has unveiled images of the Red Cross Volunteer House, a new building in...
10 awesome eco-activities to do this Earth Day
Just in case you're scratching your head wondering what to do this Earth Day, we've rounded up a list of our favorite...
Airbnb plans to house 100,000 refugees in the next five years — here’s how
Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a ban on travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, the founders...
New Dutch housing model lets students stay at a senior living home for free
At Humanitas Deventer, an independent living home for seniors in the Netherlands, it's not uncommon for an 80 or...
6 ways to give back this Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time of plenty, and of appreciation. It's a holiday in which we'll get together with friends...
Habitat for Humanity now focusing on renovating rather than building from scratch
Known for building new homes for families in need, Habitat for Humanity has been forced to switch gears as land...
