Green Living

By putting green living ideas into practice, we can all take steps to preserve the environment and minimize our impact on the planet. Learn how to recycle properly, prevent waste, and power your home with alternative energy sources, among many other tips.

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4 Home Decor Items You're Better Off Buying Used, Designers Say
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How To Recycle Electronics the Right Way, According to Experts
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Are Plastic Hangers Recyclable? The Answer is a Little Complicated
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How to Xeriscape Your Garden
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5 Smart Ways to Upcycle Old Magazines and Declutter Your Space
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10 Organic Lawn Care Ideas Without Using Harsh Chemicals
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10 Most Sustainable Types of Seafood, According to the Seafood Watch
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What Is a Buy Nothing Group? Here's Everything You Should Know
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5 Ways You Can Use Your Money Right Now to Help Fight Climate Change
How to Fight Climate Change by Wasting Less Food
The 8 Best Foods for the Environment—and the 8 Worst
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How to Correctly Recycle Your Empty Beauty Products
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10 All-Natural, Homemade Cleaning Solutions to Scrub Every Inch of Your Home
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13 Foods That (Basically) Never Spoil
How to Reduce Food Waste
5 Genius (and Super-Easy) Ways You Can Avoid Food Waste
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5 Chemical-Free Ways to Boost Your Laundry
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6 Natural Cleaning Supplies to Safely Disinfect Your Home
Don't Forget to Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction for the Summer!
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The Major Recycling Mistake You're Probably Making–And It's Harming Our Oceans