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.

This winter, make sure to buy clothing items that are well constructed, functional and, if possible, environmentally friendly.

I support local businesses as much as I can, and I’ve challenged myself to eat as much sustainable local foods as possible.

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.

TrashCo Inc.’s Flings are disposable 13-gallon garbage bags and recycling containers that can hold up to 60 aluminum cans.

“When is the appropriate time to take down the Christmas tree?” is the most burning question this time of year.

Traditionally, we use salt to deice sidewalks and driveways. But, salt gathers in soil in concentrated forms and can be destructive to the environment.

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.

Giving is so much more fun than receiving, especially when you’re giving gifts that are sustainable and friendly to the environment.