If you’re considering becoming more eco-conscious, Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into the “green” world — it’s not as intimidating as you think! Make a commitment to be kinder to the planet with these baby steps. While some of these may seem like givens, even…

Do you find yourself suddenly home-schooling your children with just a moment’s notice due to the coronavirus pandemic? You are not alone. There are more than 56 million school children in the U.S., and the vast majority will be out of school for weeks or months. Many parents are scrambling…

What are five areas for quick changes in your carbon and environmental footprints? In this Earth911 Quiz, test your knowledge about the recyclability and impact of five common American products and habits. Earth911 Quiz #83: Five Sustainability Changes   If you are sitting at home and thinking about how to…

This is the third in a series of six articles about Earth Day Network’s five campaigns for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The first of these is EARTHRISE, a global call to political action. On the first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million Americans took to the streets to…

As we collectively begin to consider the long-term impacts of pandemic, the possibility of disruptions to the supply chain for groceries has a lot of people considering a vegetable garden for the first time. Experienced gardeners already have strong opinions about — well, everything actually — but especially about whether…

Making your own personal care products is an easy way to reduce waste, use natural ingredients, and save money. Many recipes for homemade personal care products are geared toward women, like makeup removers or items with certain floral essential oils such as rose oil. There are many excellent recipes for…