Home is supposed to be a safe haven, but if your home is built with dangerous and toxic materials, it could be a threat to your health. Does your home contain asbestos? It very likely may. Asbestos is one of the materials on the Red List, a list of “worst in class” materials, chemicals, and elements that green builders try […]
Warm, rich, and hearty. Light and refreshing. Spicy and silken. The styles, flavors, and textures of soups are limitless. Even if you’re ditching dairy. Or blowing off beef. Luscious, plant-based soup recipes are plentiful, from traditional favorites to enticing exotics. Pull out your favorite pot. We’re dishing out meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free recipes. Carrot Apple Coconut Soup Source: Veecoco, which offers online […]
Climate change is making big headlines in recent months. From Colorado’s wildfires to Canada’s forests to Hawaii’s humpback whales, climate change is having a negative impact on the world around us. Thankfully, each of us can do something about climate change simply by changing to a plant-based diet. How the Food Industry Contributes to Climate Change The food industry is […]
Raised beds have many advantages. Unlike planters, which are containers, raised beds are open on the bottom, allowing roots to extend into the ground. Raised beds can reduce weeds in planting beds, prevent soil compaction from stray footsteps, improve drainage, prevent erosion, and extend the growing season. Here’s what you need to know to get started on your own raised […]
This week’s quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. This […]
We use a lot of different types of products to keep ourselves and our homes clean. And everyone has slightly different cleaning preferences. But are some choices safer for you, your family, and the environment? In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll test yourself on your green cleaning expertise. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone […]
The total energy consumption of existing buildings was 40% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2020 — 22% residential and 18% commercial buildings. If you are planning to build a new house, building it with Passive House standards may be the single largest opportunity you have to reduce your carbon footprint and to do your part in moving towards a […]
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation recommends you replace your pillow every one to two years? This may not seem like long, but pillows go through quite a bit of wear and tear. And because you rest your face on them, they can accumulate quite a few unpleasant things like saliva, skin oils, makeup, dead skin cells, and […]
Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, joins Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe to talk about his new book, Urgent: Save Our Ocean to Survive Climate Change. He calls on readers to take action to reduce their environmental impact and through protest. A controversial figure in the environmental movement because of his willingness to engage in direct action, Paul […]
Years ago, every kitchen had a set of kitchen canisters. I vividly remember the ones Mom and Grandma used. Mom’s were ceramic and Grandma’s canisters were made of tin and had striped labels identifying their contents as flour, sugar, coffee, and tea. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but now I see how storing these items in […]