Colanders - also called strainers - offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing.
Colanders - also called strainers - offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing.
It's now possible to have fun in the sun and get good gas mileage, with convertibles getting ever more frugal.
It's now possible to have fun in the sun and get good gas mileage, with convertibles getting ever more frugal.
Sometime in May, the 100,000th modern plug-in electric car was delivered to a buyer somewhere in the U.S.
Sometime in May, the 100,000th modern plug-in electric car was delivered to a buyer somewhere in the U.S.
President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
There's a far more effective way of reducing pollution and dependency on oil than buying more efficient cars or going electric: Driving less.
There's a far more effective way of reducing pollution and dependency on oil than buying more efficient cars or going electric: Driving less.
Green cleaning is so popular. Every blogger is posting their "totally ah-may-zinggg" homemade cleaner recipe that involves three magical ingredients.
Green cleaning is so popular. Every blogger is posting their "totally ah-may-zinggg" homemade cleaner recipe that involves three magical ingredients.
From gardening to household storage, plastic, paper, and Styrofoam takeout containers offer a myriad of household uses.
From gardening to household storage, plastic, paper, and Styrofoam takeout containers offer a myriad of household uses.
Although it's not perfect for every cleaning job, rubbing alcohol is a fairly cheap and relatively environmentally-friendly solution to some tough cleaning challenges.
Although it's not perfect for every cleaning job, rubbing alcohol is a fairly cheap and relatively environmentally-friendly solution to some tough cleaning challenges.
T-shirts come and go. It's also pretty easy to acquire them without meaning to.
T-shirts come and go. It's also pretty easy to acquire them without meaning to.
I'm slowly making the switch over to energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (which last, I think, roughly 800 years), replacing each old incandescent bulb as it expires.
I'm slowly making the switch over to energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (which last, I think, roughly 800 years), replacing each old incandescent bulb as it expires.
Most of us couldn't imagine living without our computers, iPods, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. But what happens to all the old electronics we no longer want?
Most of us couldn't imagine living without our computers, iPods, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. But what happens to all the old electronics we no longer want?
Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.
Check out these tips from eco-minded moms on encouraging conservation and reducing waste among the younger set.
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.
How do you like the idea of cleaning up the environment simply by going about your day?
How do you like the idea of cleaning up the environment simply by going about your day?
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.
These one-of-a-kind bottle cap charm bracelets are easy to make, totally green and very creative!
These one-of-a-kind bottle cap charm bracelets are easy to make, totally green and very creative!
Making something new out of something old is a great way to teach your kids about the power of recycling.
Making something new out of something old is a great way to teach your kids about the power of recycling.
Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.
Not everyone can afford a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car, but those who still wish to drive such a vehicle can still take the conversion route.
Farmers markets are booming this time of year. But before you head off to one there are three insider secrets you'll want to bring along.
Farmers markets are booming this time of year. But before you head off to one there are three insider secrets you'll want to bring along.
When the sticky-steamy days of summer heat up, it's such a relief to crank up the AC, but did you realize that half of all the energy that your home uses is tied to cooling it down?
When the sticky-steamy days of summer heat up, it's such a relief to crank up the AC, but did you realize that half of all the energy that your home uses is tied to cooling it down?
Your house's air quality and the products you use every day can all have an effect on your health and that of your family. Here's how to make your home a safer and healthier place to live.
Your house's air quality and the products you use every day can all have an effect on your health and that of your family. Here's how to make your home a safer and healthier place to live.
Many consumers are switching over to reusable grocery bags. Unfortunately, there is a down side to using these bags instead of disposable grocery bags.
Many consumers are switching over to reusable grocery bags. Unfortunately, there is a down side to using these bags instead of disposable grocery bags.
Summer time and grilling go hand in hand. And keeping things eco-friendly is easier now than ever before. Here are a few green tips to keep in mind this summer.
Summer time and grilling go hand in hand. And keeping things eco-friendly is easier now than ever before. Here are a few green tips to keep in mind this summer.
The 2012 Tesla Model S electric car has launched, short drive reviews are coming in, and new owners are taking delivery every day. So what's next for Tesla?
The 2012 Tesla Model S electric car has launched, short drive reviews are coming in, and new owners are taking delivery every day. So what's next for Tesla?
Six easy steps to making your own face mask. The result? Softer, smoother skin that's no longer insatiably thirsty. And it's practically free!
Six easy steps to making your own face mask. The result? Softer, smoother skin that's no longer insatiably thirsty. And it's practically free!
If gluten-free basically means wheat-free, then what's so green about that? To find the answer, Scott Meeks headed to The Happy Tart, a gluten-free bakery.
If gluten-free basically means wheat-free, then what's so green about that? To find the answer, Scott Meeks headed to The Happy Tart, a gluten-free bakery.
The 2013 Honda Fit EV has earned the highest EPA efficiency rating granted to any vehicle offered in the U.S.: 118 miles-per-gallon-equivalent.
The 2013 Honda Fit EV has earned the highest EPA efficiency rating granted to any vehicle offered in the U.S.: 118 miles-per-gallon-equivalent.
Alison Sigethy is a new breed or artist, often referred to as an eco-artist.
Alison Sigethy is a new breed or artist, often referred to as an eco-artist.
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
'Carbon footprint' has a simple definition, but for the everyday person, understanding its parts takes some digging.
'Carbon footprint' has a simple definition, but for the everyday person, understanding its parts takes some digging.
It's time to show your love for the planet! Celebrate Earth Day with kid-friendly activities and crafts.
For over three decades, Earth Day has been gaining momentum in the environmental movement. Learn more about it here.
Buying organic can be expensive. Here's some help.
Karen Cicero asked two staff members at the Environmental Working Group what her organic must-buys should be -- and where she can save some money.
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.
Composting may seem complicated but Deb Martin, co-author of The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, has some tips on using waste wisely.
Easter baskets are the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring, but if you're not careful, your cute little bunny bin could be anything but a friend to the environment.
To keep your skin healthy and radiant, you may be tempted to visit the beauty aisle. But the quickest, most efficient skin care remedies are already in your kitchen.
Whether your take your coffee breaks in your living room or in the corporate kitchen, here are some steps to add eco-awareness to your professional life.
Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities.
Helping the planet doesn't have to mean making big changes. These seven no-fuss, nearly instant tweaks to your everyday life will help your family go green the easy way.
Saving energy and water not only helps the planet, it helps your wallet. These easy-to-use gadgets will help you improve the energy-efficiency of your home with little expense.
The growing world of planet-friendly clothing will soon have your closet boasting some green along with your old duds. Here's what you need to know about eco-conscious style.
A greener household doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen over three days. Here are three easy green changes to make over 72 hours.
There are so many small changes that can make a big difference in the amount of waste we create. Green lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her five best tips for adhering to the adage "Waste not, want not."
Just about everyone seems to be carrying around cough drops and tissues these days. Here are a few homemade remedies that can help you soothe that cough.
