Eco-Friendly Home Ideas & Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

Portola Valley no-mow garden tour backyard

Time to Kill Your Lawn—We’re in a Drought

Drought rules are getting stricter. We've got yard solutions.

May 12, 2022

May 20, 2022

waterwise gravel garden

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought is Killing Your Lawn

Let’s face it, the drought means it’s high time to replace your lawn. Here’s everything you need to know about two popular—and affordable—options.

May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022

Eartheasy Worm Composter

When You Want to Compost but Don’t Have the Space, This Gear Can Help

I don’t have room in my little garden for a large composter, so I found four small alternatives.

March 31, 2022

April 8, 2022

Sedgemore exterior in Santa Rosa

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

March 4, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Glamping tent with firepit at Ventana Big Sur

Outdoor Adventure

Ready to Get Outside? 10 Travel Ideas to Make the Most of the Summer

There's never been a better time to explore the West. Here are just a few ways to hit the road with sustainability, nature, and culture in mind.

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

Stargazing with a telescope

Ultimate Stargazing Adventure in Joshua Tree National Park

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

Campuccino camp coffee making gear

Behold the Campuccino, the Ultimate Campsite Coffee

Because you’re going to need a caffeine boost to start a full day of hiking, biking, or however you’re exploring the outdoors.

May 20, 2022

May 19, 2022

gin and grapefruit cocktail recipe

You Can Make Delicious Cocktails While Camping. We’ve Got the Recipes

We asked the experts for some easy-to-make but impressive cocktails that are perfect for any campsite.

May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022

Live Greener, Live Better

Dinner and garden area at Little City Farm LA

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

March 9, 2022

Solar panels fields on the green hills

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

Bertazzoni Induction, Aga Induction Elise cooktops

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

Kitchenware gift guide 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

March 18, 2022

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

Lily Cameron

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

Reusable Home Products

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

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

January 31, 2019

December 18, 2019

Tiny Heirloom, Portland, OR

10 Exemplary Sustainable Companies Based in the West

These brands stand out for their innovative approaches to sustainability.

May 22, 2018

April 19, 2021

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

More Stories in Green Living

Nine Low-Cost, Easy Hacks for Guilt-Free Gift Wrap

Nine Low-Cost, Easy Hacks for Guilt-Free Gift Wrap

This Black Friday, REI Urges You to #OptOutside and Volunteer While You're at It

This Black Friday, REI Urges You to #OptOutside and Volunteer While You’re at It

Our Favorite Candles Are the Most Eco-Conscious Yet

Our Favorite Candles Are the Most Eco-Conscious Yet

Growing Sprouts Like a Crunchy 1970s Hippie Has Never Been Easier

Growing Sprouts Like a Crunchy 1970s Hippie Has Never Been Easier

San Francisco Airport Becomes the First to Ban Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

San Francisco Airport Becomes the First to Ban Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

How to Fill Your Home and Garden with Lots of Plants for Next to Nothing

How to Fill Your Home and Garden with Lots of Plants for Next to Nothing

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

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

You’ve Got a Reusable Straw? Good. Now You Need a Straw Pouch!

You’ve Got a Reusable Straw? Good. Now You Need a Straw Pouch!

These Groundbreaking Startups Will Forever Change Our Relationship to Single-Use Plastic

These Groundbreaking Startups Will Forever Change Our Relationship to Single-Use Plastic

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

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

Winter Storms Wash Drought Almost Completely off California Map

Winter Storms Wash Drought Almost Completely off California Map

9 Ways to Improve the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home

9 Ways to Improve the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home

These 5 Home Air Purifiers Will Help You Breathe Easier

These 5 Home Air Purifiers Will Help You Breathe Easier

Vegan Apparel Companies You’ll Want to Add to Your Wardrobe

Vegan Apparel Companies You’ll Want to Add to Your Wardrobe

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

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