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6 low-waste cocktail ideas for ideal summer sipping

Want to avoid food waste? Nothing a cool beverage can’t fix.

July 28, 2025

What’s better: Hand-washing or the dishwasher?

In almost every instance, the robot comes out on top

July 23, 2025

What works better than a bottle deposit? A bottle lottery.

Upping the reward for recycling could get more bottles into the bin

How to buy a used air conditioner

A used AC is a sustainable move that could save you some cash. But only if you shop wisely.

July 22, 2025

Wetlands are disappearing. Here’s how to help.

A new report says the world's lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1970

July 21, 2025

The week in climate news: HP leans in on refurbished laptops

Plus: Heat pumps ideal for apartments, and a surge in tool libraries

July 21, 2025

How to make your fridge more energy-efficient

It might not matter how full it is

July 18, 2025

How to organize your freezer

A guide to maximizing what you put in—and take out—of cold storage, complete with maps

July 17, 2025

The 3 rules of freezing food

How to preserve food for maximum deliciousness

July 17, 2025

Midweek briefing: Eco grades are coming to beauty labels

Plus: A surge in EV sales, and a new tool to tally the climate costs of renovation

July 17, 2025

Weather hurting your head? Here’s what to do about it.

A neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

The Mess: Where have all the sustainable characters gone?

In order for sustainable living to stand a chance, it needs a better kind of hero

July 16, 2025