For me, the best way to go green and make a significant impact on the environment is centered on the situations I encounter in my everyday setting.

I realized that I have been so focused on big changes that I have lost sight of the answer to one simple question: What can I do every day to be mindful of my footprint?

In 2008, Seattle avoided salting roads because of the negative environmental effects the chemicals have. Now the city is accommodating eco-friendly policies with necessary ice-melting power.

I must confess, I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution kind of guy, but when I think about the new year, there are a few areas of my life that I want to take to the next level.

Take a look at what’s inside your walls to make sure you have the right insulation to keep your home properly heated and in tip-top energy-saving condition.

Finding a sustainability-focused gift shop is tough. Finding one that sells eco-friendly gift wrap is even tougher.

In the last few years many manufacturers and distributors have made eco-friendly dishware more readily available.

If you’re dead set on avoiding e-vites this holiday season — or anytime, really — here are some ways to make your paper invitations a little better for the earth.

Starbucks cups currently can’t be recycled. Seven stores in Manhattan are trying to change that.

Let’s talk about how to use less plastic when buying personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and cosmetics.