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Where to Shop Sustainably Online

When done right, online shopping can be better for the environment than driving to the store. These sustainable sites can help you get started.

Taylor Haelterman

Sustainability in skincare doesn't have to be a contradiction. (Image: Limages Studio/Adobe Stock)

Dermatologist Influencer Shares His Top Tips for Sustainability in Skincare

Multi-step skincare routines packed with products are problematic for skin health as well as the environment, says Dr. Angelo Landriscina, a U.S. dermatologist better known on social media as @DermAngelo. He shares his top tips for considering sustainability more in skincare shopping.

Most of the work to make your clothes last longer happens in the laundry

How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer

Simple tips for keeping your favorite outfits on rotation longer, from someone who regularly wears clothes that are over 10 years old.

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What Makes a 'Sustainable' Restaurant? Labels to Look For

Third-party certifications verify restaurants' sustainability claims, but seeing a blue fish, a frog, or an acronym in a circle on the menu isn't self-explanatory. Here's what your favorite restaurant's sustainability badge really means.

Taylor Haelterman

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Concerts Can Become More Sustainable: Here's How

Concerts create memories that last a lifetime, but they also generate a whole lot of waste that will last far longer. Avid concertgoer Patrick McCarthy offers some suggestions for attendees and venues to make this live music season more sustainable.

Patrick McCarthy

The British company Toast Brewing replaces some of the malted barley used to brew its beers with surplus bread. (Image courtesy of Toast Brewing.)

Drink Up for the Planet: How Spirits, Beer and Wine are Going Green

Companies in the alcohol industry are turning to a myriad of novel methods to create more sustainable spirits, wines and beer. Going organic and upcycling food waste are just some of the ways they're reducing the environmental impact of their operations.

Ruscena Wiederholt

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No, Your Netflix Binge Isn't Killing the Planet, But These 5 Gadget Habits Could Be

When it comes to how our gadget use impacts the environment, streaming is far down the list of things to worry about, but you may want to consider the following sustainable gadget habits if you're looking to cut your impact down to size.

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Sustainable Travel Guide: Reduce Carbon Emissions on Your Next Trip

Tourism produces 8 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but you don't have to leave a heavy footprint to see the world with these sustainable travel tips.

Riya Anne Polcastro

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence

Why You Should Travel Slowly Through Florence, Italy, and How to Do It

Overtourism is rife in Florence and regions throughout Italy, but travelers can use this guide to see the city while staying conscious of their social and environmental impacts by spending more time in one place and shopping locally.

An aerial view of the Erie Canal in Central New York. (Image: Thomas/Adobe Stock)

A Sustainable Travel Guide to Central New York

Next time you visit Central New York, use this roundup to stop by some must-see nature locales near Syracuse that are also a part of conservation and sustainability efforts.

Patrick McCarthy

The view from the mountains in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park in Jamaica. (Image: Gladstone H. Taylor)

Five Hidden, Sustainable Spots to Visit in Kingston, Jamaica

If you're visiting Jamaica, don't overlook the capital city, Kingston. Travelers might not expect to find these locally-owned, sustainable spots that are good for the environment and support the local economy.

Gladstone H Taylor

The author cruising around Florence

From Four Wheels to Two: Ditching Your Car for a Cargo Bike

What happens when a family of four tries to go car-free? It's not an easy task, but 3p contributor Mary Riddle found it possible with the help of an electric cargo bike and a little ingenuity.

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What Is Proxy Voting, And How Do I Do It?

If you own stock — even if you purchased a few shares on a mobile app years ago — you likely get emails every spring reminding you: "It's time to vote!" But many individual investors don't know what proxy voting is, why it matters or how to do it.

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ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIES

Is a 'No-Buy Month' as Challenging as It Sounds?

A challenge dubbed the "no-buy month" has gained traction on social media as a way to try out spending less and, more recently, reducing your environmental impact. But how realistic is it?

Riya Anne Polcastro

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Sustainable, Money-Saving Swaps You May Not Know Your College Offers

The list of on-campus resources that professors share on the first day of classes can be easily forgotten, but the student benefits your college offers can help you save money and live more sustainably.

Taylor Haelterman

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Living a Sustainable Life Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

It's a common misconception that sustainable living is too expensive for the average person. In truth, it can be more affordable than established norms, but it requires changing our mindset and doing more with less.

Riya Anne Polcastro

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The Great Big Waste Audit: What We Learned From Tracking Our Trash For a Week

It’s easy to throw something in the bin and forget about it, so a waste audit is a great way to stop and think about what you’re really sending to the landfill each time you tie up a garbage bag.

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Sustainable Home Ideas That Caught Our Eye on Social Media This Month

From turning your old clothes and packaging into food storage, to properly maintaining your car and washing machine, these helpful tips from social media prove it doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming to become more sustainable at home.

February 28, 2024

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Vegging Out: What I Learned From Eating More Plant-Based Foods

The plant-based food industry is booming, and it's bringing foodie-approved vegan alternatives along with it. Plant-based products like cheese, yogurt and eggs are no longer a far stretch from the real thing. Here's what one of our writers learned from giving vegan a try more often.

Ruscena Wiederholt

February 27, 2024

Wool dryer balls

How Sustainable Lifestyle Choices Saved Me Money as a College Student

Sustainable living can feel out of reach as a college student on a strict budget, but making sustainable lifestyle changes doesn’t require buying new things or following trends — and it can save you money. These simple things made a big impact in my student years.

Taylor Haelterman

February 19, 2024

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I'm An Environmental Journalist, And These Are the Sustainable Living Choices That Made My Life Better

Sustainability writers are often tasked with answering the question, "where is the impact?" When it comes to sustainable living, the impact is felt in the daily life of the person practicing it. Here are some of the ways it's added to my enjoyment of life.

February 13, 2024

Don't Toss Those Veggie Scraps! How to Use Them to Make Stock at Home

In the spirit of our 2024 Sustainable Living Challenge, and trying out affordable and accessible things that reduce our personal footprints, we decided to give it a go — and we're not going back. Bookmark this page for when you have enough scraps to start some stock yourself.

February 5, 2024

Some spicy black bean soup I made with the help of ChatGPT.

Can You Really Reduce Food Waste With ChatGPT? We Tried It To Find Out

We heard through the grapevine that everyone's favorite digital assistant, ChatGPT, is also a powerful ally for reducing food waste at home. But does it really work? We gave it a try to find out.

February 5, 2024

How to Store Your Fruits and Vegetables So They Last Longer

You're probably storing your fruits and vegetables wrong. Clickbait aside, improper storage is the No. 1 reason your fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs are spoiling faster than you can use them. Bookmark this list to start storing your produce like a pro.

February 5, 2024