News
The U.S. is exporting more of a key plastic precursor
Ethane becomes ethylene, which becomes the plastic that makes water bottles
October 16, 2025
Culture
No new things, no problem: How to crush a no-buy challenge
Expert advice from those who've successfully gone without.
October 16, 2025
Recycling
Should you pay a company to handle your tricky plastic?
We dug into Ridwell, Hefty ReNew, and TerraCycle's programs.
October 15, 2025
Climate Science
What can a normal person do to protect the Amazon?
Avoiding products that drive deforestation is an easy step one
October 14, 2025
Waste & Consumption
How to break your paper towel habit
Cutting back—even a little—can have big eco benefits
October 13, 2025
News
The U.S. is adding record numbers of EV chargers
EV tax incentives may be gone, but charging networks are going full-speed
October 13, 2025
Recycling
How to keep your recycling out of the landfill
The recycling system is broken, but you can still work with it
October 9, 2025
News
Solar and wind just hit a major turning point
Renewables outpaced the rise in electricity demand in the first half of 2025
October 9, 2025
Product Reviews
The best toilet cleaner is a tablet
These bowl-freshening, plastic-free pucks get the job done and smell wonderful
October 8, 2025
Climate Science
Where did the ‘global cooling’ myth come from?
This popular denialist talking point traces back to a single magazine story
October 7, 2025