Today there are many wines that are healthy for you and for the planet, with biodynamic, USDA organic, and Napa Green certification. But how your wine gets to your glass might be as important as what you pour. Which is the better wine delivery method: in a bottle or in a…
5 Natural Remedies for Grief
If you have experienced a loss in your life recently — whether it’s the death of a family member, a divorce, or even a breakup — you know how deeply it can impact every aspect of your physical and emotional well-being. I have been traveling a bit of a rough…
Maven Moment: Dad’s Book
The cold winter months are great time for decluttering. An hour spent in one of the corners of the house on a frigid afternoon can have a big impact on your goal of a simpler life. And it can reduce your future carbon footprint by affecting your consumption habits. When…
How Climate Modeling Helps Us Understand Climate Change
This article is part of a series of Arctic ice updates contributed by Ice911.org. Hottest year on record. Lowest levels of sea ice in the Arctic. Most extreme weather patterns we’ve ever seen. How do researchers study a changing climate? Most rely on some form of climate modeling. In order to…
5 Natural DIY Ideas for Parched Winter Skin
If you live in a dry climate, as I do, winter doesn’t just mean snowflakes, snow boots, and cartons of eggnog hitting the shelves, it also means the arrival of dry, itchy, scaly skin. Having survived several winters in an arid climate, I’ve devised these foolproof DIY ideas to prevent you…
Earth911 Podcast, Feb. 4, 2019: Sustainable Things – We Love This; We Love This Not!
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Evelyn Lopez and the Earth911 team sits down to talk about what’s working in our sustainable lives, as well as what needs improvement. We explore the reduce, reuse, and recycling options in curbside programs, how to apply precycling practices before shopping to reduce waste,…
Earth911 Podcast, Feb. 15, 2019: Meet GoingZeroWaste.com Creator Kathryn Kellog
In our continuing conversations with sustainability writers and bloggers we admire, Earth911 talks with Kathryn Kellog. She founded GoingZeroWaste.com after a personal health issue and has grown the site into a comprehensive source of sustainable living ideas. We have pointed to many of her articles, including her excellent Top 10…
Earth911 Quiz #49: Bin It?
Every day, we’re presented with recycling questions. Does this bottle go in the recycling bin or does it need special handling? Can I put paper with grease in the recycling bin? In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of daily recycling decisions. Earth911 Quiz #49: Bin It? Every…
This Sweet DIY Lip Balm Recipe Is Worthy of a Kiss
This time of year is prime time for chapped lips — you know those dried-out kissers are just dying to be smothered in moisture. As we see it, you really have three choices. First, you could just leave them be (but honestly, who really wants to have white, dry, flaky…
Cork vs. Cap: Which Wine Stopper is Better?
Biodynamic, organic and Napa Green certified, planet-healthy wines are widely available. But what about the packaging? Today we pop (or uncap) the question of wine stoppers. Put a Cork in It? Wine drinkers are divided over whether it’s better to cork a bottle of wine or cap it. But there are…