Eco-Friendly Home Ideas & Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

Green Living

From Compostable Toothbrushes to Refillable Deodorant, Here Are the Low-Waste Toiletries to Try

Skip the single-use containers in your shower and sink, and try these instead

February 25, 2020

July 23, 2020

Decorating & Design

Tile It On: These Kitchens Put Stylish (and Sustainable) Tile in the Spotlight

Sustainable tile offerings are so plentiful now that it’s downright irresponsible not to consider an Earth-friendly finish in your kitchen. Here are some of our favorite tiles—and how some of our favorite designers are using them

January 30, 2020

April 30, 2020

Decorating & Design

Hardy and Sustainable Kitchen Countertops That Are Surprisingly Stylish

It’s easier than ever to have countertops that are easy on both the eye and the planet. Here are some of our favorite sustainable kitchen countertops

February 3, 2020

April 22, 2020

Green Living

These Four Paints Are Good for the Planet and Look Great in Your Home

These non-toxic, zero-VOC hues are your ticket to stylish, earth-friendly home decorating

February 3, 2020

June 25, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

California

Our Favorite Wilderness Artist Has a New Book on the Forests of California

Obi Kaufmann has literally written the book on California woodlands.

September 9, 2020

September 15, 2020

Green Living

This Countertop Gadget Turns Food Scraps to Fertilizer in Seconds

Tricked out with carbon filters and a powerful grinder, this sleek composter makes DIY fertilizer easy and odor-free

August 11, 2020

August 12, 2020

Edible Gardening

These Edible Herbs Not Only Taste Awesome—They Keep Weeds Away

These useful herbs push weeds out of your garden and freshen up your cooking while they're at it

July 12, 2019

July 27, 2020

Home & Garden

The Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products for Sale Right Now

From hand soap to all-purpose cleaners, these cleaners combine Earth-friendly and squeaky clean

March 13, 2020

June 25, 2020

Travel

These Travel Apps Let You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Without Lifting a Finger (from Your Phone)

A search engine that plants trees, a booking site that finds options with the lowest carbon footprint, and more ways to travel sustainably

January 29, 2020

April 29, 2020

Green Living

Here Are All the States Where Plastic Bags Are Banned in the West

On January 1, Oregon will join California in banning plastic bags. Some Western states, however, are preventing cities and counties from banning them

December 31, 2019

January 8, 2020

Green Living

Plastic Straws Are Being Banned Across the West—Here’s Our Guide to Where and How

Plastic straw bans are being passed, and they differ by state, county and city.

April 17, 2019

May 9, 2019

Wellness

Crystal Geyser Is In Hot Water, Fined $5 Million for Hazardous Arsenic-Laden Waste

The bottled water company pleaded guilty to two federal criminal charges and may have endangered both groundwater and wildlife

January 27, 2020

January 28, 2020

Green Living

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

Here’s our guide to kick-starting a nondisposable lifestyle

January 31, 2019

December 18, 2019

Green Living

10 Exemplary Sustainable Companies Based in the West

These brands stand out for their innovative approaches to sustainability

May 22, 2018

June 25, 2018

Green Living

10 Ways to Fight Global Warming in the Garden

Keep your garden—and the planet—healthy with these climate change-curbing practices

December 13, 2017

June 25, 2020

7 Inspiring Lawn-Free Yards

See how to ditch thirsty turf grass in favor of beautiful, easy-care gardens

March 6, 2009

May 7, 2020