Oral care products, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, may seem impossible to recycle. After all, how would a recycler remove all of that extra toothpaste from the tube or disassemble a toothbrush for recycling? Let’s take a closer look at this recycling mystery to get the low-down on keeping…

Earth911 has covered craft projects using paper around your home for many years. During our recent home waste audit series, we found that paper is a huge part of the average household waste stream. It renewed our commitment to the thoughtful reuse of paper, so we’ve updated our best DIY…

Whether traveling by train, plane, ship, or automobile, getting from one place to another produces carbon emissions. In fact, the transportation sector accounted for the largest portion — 28 percent — of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2016. Here are some strategies to help you lower your emissions while getting…

In need of a low-cost, last-minute Halloween decorating idea? Blogger Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks has you covered. With this truly one-of-a-kind idea, the creative craft-lover transformed unwanted holiday baubles into adorable Halloween decorations you’d never find at the big-box store. Photo: Amy Anderson/Mod Podge Rocks The concept has…

As the brilliant colors of early fall fade in the northern U.S. states, many of us are preparing for the long winter ahead. In between dusting off our snow boots and digging out our favorite cozy sweaters, we can take some time to think about living sustainably in the cooler…

In most parts of the country, once the garden is put to bed for the winter, the barbecue grill is forgotten until spring. But if your barbecue has seen better days, you may be wondering how to get rid of it instead of how to store it. As is the case…