Editorials
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
Waste & Consumption
The best sunscreen for you—and the planet
We tested mineral sunscreens for UV protection, wearability, and sustainability
Product Reviews
July 1, 2025
Latest in Waste & Consumption
Plastic bag bans work—but we can do better
Even if bags are going down, plastic pollution overall is still going the wrong way
The best eco-friendly dishwasher tablet
It effectively cleans even the most stubborn stains and comes from a company that cares.
Clothes bleed microplastics. Here’s how to stop it.
How we shop and wash our duds can make a difference
Product Reviews
The best travel coffee mug for Joe on the go
Our winner is smooth sipping, smartly designed, and comes from a company that truly cares.
June 3, 2025
Waste & Consumption
The emissions gains of share and repair
Extending the life of old appliances can reduce your emissions by 3%, a new study finds
June 2, 2025
Editorials
The Mess: Is thrifting the new fast fashion?
Buying secondhand is gentler on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the right thing to do
May 28, 2025
Product Reviews
The best beeswax wraps for protecting your food
Extra thick and tacky, it keeps food fresh and clings well.
May 27, 2025
Product Reviews
The best induction burner will make you forget about gas
It’s smart, easy to control, and excels at nearly all cooking tasks.
May 20, 2025
Energy
What happens to appliances without Energy Star?
How to shop for appliances if the program goes poof
May 15, 2025
Editorials
The Mess: Bought something you didn’t need? It could be my fault.
I helped create the cycle of consumption. Now it’s my job to slow down the wheel.
May 14, 2025
Product Reviews
The best reusable straw for sustainable sipping
Paper or plastic? Nope. Stainless steel is the winning straw.
May 13, 2025
Sustainable Fashion
How to sell your old clothes
Turning closets into stores can keep textiles out of the dump—and earn a little cash
May 8, 2025