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
Waste & Consumption
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
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
Waste & Consumption
What do I do with old clothes and textiles?
How to responsibly clean out your closet
May 8, 2025
Product Reviews
The best water bottle is ready to go with you everywhere
This well-built bottle will quench your thirst—without drinking the planet dry.
May 1, 2025
Food
Methane-free cows won’t make beef ‘green’
Big Beef is betting on nixing methane, but it’s hardly that simple.
April 28, 2025