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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The 10 Best Reusable Grocery Bags of 2024
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Are Candles Bad for Your Indoor Air Quality? Here's What to Know
Plastic Hangers
Are Plastic Hangers Recyclable? The Answer is a Little Complicated
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What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Conditioner in the Summer?
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What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Favorite Protein Choices?
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How to Xeriscape Your Garden
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6 Ways to Make Your Kitchen More Sustainable
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The Green Cleaners We Swear by from Our Real Simple 2023 Cleaning Awards
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How to Make Your Home Climate-Safe
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All The Ways Installing Solar Can Save You Money
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Furniture Flips Are Trending On TikTok, Should You Try It Out?
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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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16+ Low-Cost Ways to Help the Planet
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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
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Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture for a Greener Backyard
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
Homemade, natural cleaning solution recipes
10 All-Natural, Homemade Cleaning Solutions to Scrub Every Inch of Your Home
Sustainable Habits That Aren't Always as Sustainable as You Think: tote bag with plants, coffee cups, and groceries
These 8 Sustainable Habits Aren't as Green as You Think
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13 Foods That (Basically) Never Spoil
Common Recycling Questions, Answered
Your Biggest Recycling Questions, Answered
How to Reduce Food Waste
5 Genius (and Super-Easy) Ways You Can Avoid Food Waste
Energy saving tips: Tips and ideas for an energy-efficient home (lightbulbs)
These Are the Clever Energy Saving Tips You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
How to Recycle Coffee Pods and other difficult items
How to Recycle 8 Things You Can't Just Toss in the Recycling Bin
Why You Should Always Run Your Dishwasher at Night
Chemical-Free Natural Laundry Tips, colorful laundry machines
5 Chemical-Free Ways to Boost Your Laundry
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6 Natural Cleaning Supplies to Safely Disinfect Your Home
How to Change a Ceiling Fan's Direction in the Summer and Winter
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The Major Recycling Mistake You're Probably Making–And It's Harming Our Oceans
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Wishcycling Is Hurting Your Recycling Efforts—Here's How to Fix It
Carbon Neutral, Plastic Neutral, Plastic Free definitions (oranges in reusable grocery bags)
Know Your Terms: Plastic Neutral, Carbon Neutral, and Plastic Free