Waste & Consumption

Product Reviews

The best recycled trash bag is an ideal swap

The reclaimed sacks don't sacrifice function for the sake of sustainability

July 29, 2025

Product Reviews

The best glass food container

It seals well, survives abuse, and won't smell like last week's dinner.

July 15, 2025

The Mess: The Prime Day struggle is real

Am I a bad person if I buy something on Amazon?

July 9, 2025

Food

How to throw a sustainable barbecue that doesn’t suck

12 tips for hosting a great party that's gentler on the planet

July 3, 2025

The Mess: Buying our way out of global warming

Can a little well-intentioned retail therapy heal the planet?

July 2, 2025

Product Reviews

The best sunscreen for you—and the planet

We tested mineral sunscreens for UV protection, wearability, and sustainability

July 1, 2025

Plastic

Plastic bag bans work—but we can do better

Even if bags are going down, plastic pollution overall is still going the wrong way

June 23, 2025

Product Reviews

The best eco-friendly dishwasher tablet

It effectively cleans even the most stubborn stains and comes from a company that cares.

June 17, 2025

Sustainable Fashion

Clothes bleed microplastics. Here’s how to stop it.

How we shop and wash our duds can make a difference

June 12, 2025

The Mess: The sustainability trap sitting in your kitchen

Many single-use kitchen gadgets are a microcosm of society’s problem with overconsumption: hyper-specialized and disposable.

June 11, 2025