Did you know around 45% of America’s children live in neighborhoods that do not have public libraries or even stores that sell books? The nonprofit Kids Need to Read wants to change that and ensure th... more

Facebook Marketplace is more than just an easy way to turn your unwanted goods into some cash; it’s also better for the environment. While we’re used to donating items to charity shops, a high percent... more

The U.N. Environment Programme estimates that close to 36% of all plastics produced in the world are single-use food and beverage containers. While most of these can be recycled, very few actually are... more

The common belief used to be that a small bell on your cat's collar would make sound and scare away birds, thus preventing your cat from killing them; but in fact, our feathered friends don’t associat... more

Here’s an interesting fact: Honey never expires. The water content of honey -- just 17% -- means the sweet stuff isn’t moist enough for things like bacteria or fungi to thrive. What does alter honey i... more

When we think about saving energy in the kitchen, we often don’t think about the smaller things, like coffee grinders, blenders, toasters, coffee makers and microwave ovens. These smaller appliances a... more

If you hate standing in line at the post office, here’s a fast and eco-friendly way to get your postal supplies sent right to your home: You can order postage stamps, envelopes, boxes and other suppli... more

Have you heard of the 40-80 rule when it comes to personal electronics like laptops and smartphones? It describes the optimal range to keep your battery charged -- between 40% and 80% -- to make it fu... more

If you have children who attend schools that require a uniform, consider donating the old unis to a local charity shop when your kids outgrow or replace them. The need is great; about 18,000 American ... more

If you have black-colored plastic reusable food containers or cooking utensils at home, it might be a good idea to toss them out. Recent studies have shown these products -- as well as children’s toys... more

Choosing the right paint color for inside your home is more than just making the right on-trend choice. If you live in a climate that tends to be hotter, light colors like white, creams and even light... more

Ever see those woolen laundry dryer balls and wonder if they actually work? Turns out, not only do they speed up the drying time, but they have a whole host of other benefits. Depending on what you’re... more

Leaving your home for several weeks or months means you should take steps to reduce waste while you’re away. This is a good time to unplug energy hogs like refrigerators and freezers; just be sure the... more