Eco-Friendly Home Ideas & Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

More Homeowners Are Ditching Gas. It’s Time to Flip the Switch to an All-Electric House

Many cities in the country have outlawed natural gas in new home construction. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade your home in the new eco-friendly era, here’s where you can start.

September 28, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly With These Tools

Ready to become a more conscious cook? We've got ideas for beeswax wraps, wooden spatulas, and more.

November 15, 2021

November 16, 2021

Green Living

The Benefits of Going Solar

With a host of generous incentives, lower-cost installation, more efficient panels, and more affordable home battery storage options, it’s prime time to make the switch to solar.

September 27, 2021

September 28, 2021

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

April 24, 2021

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Decorating & Design

Reclaim Your Dining Room with These Design Ideas

After a few years of puzzles, classes, Zoom meetings, and storage space, it's time to dress up your dining room again.

January 20, 2022

January 19, 2022

Food & Drink

Quinoa Chili for the People

Joni Newman shared her Quinoa Chili for the People recipe from her website, Just the Food.

January 19, 2022

January 20, 2022

Food & Drink

Mom’s Chili

Dustin Harder, chef, cookbook author, and host of the weekly podcast Keep On Cookin', shared this chili recipe from his book, Epic Vegan.

January 19, 2022

January 20, 2022

Food & Drink

Lunar New Year Traditions and Treats from L.A.’s Sesame and Dear Bella Creamery

We've got tips, recipes, and kits to help you celebrate at home.

January 19, 2022

Live Greener, Live Better

Dinner and garden area at Little City Farm LA

Food & Drink

Take a Tour of This Inspiring Urban Farmstead in the Heart of L.A.

A small experimental farm shows what’s possible when sustainability pioneers work together to turn dormant soil into a source of food and community.

October 1, 2021

October 25, 2021

Bertazzoni Induction, Aga Induction Elise cooktops

Green Living

Being Conscious in the Kitchen: Start with the Stove

Forget those glowing, raised orange coils; these are not your parents' electric stoves. Welcome to today's induction cooktops.

September 27, 2021

October 1, 2021

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 24, 2021

Green Living

How to Pursue the Goal of a Zero-Waste Kitchen Without Losing Your Mind

How to shop, cook, clean, and eat well, according to Oakland-based sustainability expert Lily Cameron.

March 29, 2021

April 23, 2021

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

Gifts & Shopping

Ditch the Plastic Packaging: 6 Refill Stores for Kitchen, Bath, and Home

Tired of tossing plastic containers? Refill your shampoo, house cleaners, spices, and olive oil at these zero-waste shops.

February 10, 2020

March 21, 2021

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

April 19, 2021

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

Green Living

The Latest From Sunset

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