We've all probably been guilty of this recycling no-no at least once — discarding a disposable coffee cup or food takeout container in our bin. While you may be thinking you're doing your part ...

As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change, and agriculture. She has a bachelor's in Journalism/Environmental Studies from NYU. Plastic has become ubiquitous in the ...

Noise pollution is bad for humans and awful for wildlife. Here's what it is, how it affects animals, and how you can help. As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change ...

This widely used chemical compound has been shown to mimic hormones and disrupt endocrine systems in animals. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English ...

From a relaxing nightcap to an energizing morning blend, making your own herbal teas is easy and generally more sustainable than commercial options. Certain herbal ingredients have been shown to ...

The sustainably built shelters are a step up in disaster-relief housing. Today, there are an estimated 103 million displaced people in the world, with the average duration of displacement being 20 ...

This inspiring home proves that going off-grid can be both comfortable and elegant. A great example of this kind of labor of love is this modern straw bale homestead in Minto, Ontario, that ...

Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Building with wood has become more common as of late ...

From the invitations to the decor, the movement toward environmentally conscious nuptials is gaining momentum nationwide. Pinterest’s investigation into sustainable wedding trends during 2022 ...

A smart home includes high-tech heating and lighting systems and appliances that can be controlled remotely with a phone or a computer. The term "smart home" only recently entered the lexicon of ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...