Living Green

Advice on how to go green, the hottest pop culture, and eco-tips for sustainable living

It's a roux story

Turn your turkey carcass into a spectacular gumbo 5
Posted 4 days, 21 hours ago by April McGreger
Foodie sites are now brimming with recipes for the Thanksgiving feast. As usual, April McGreger's thinking ahead. She delivers the goods on what to do with the turkey leftovers. Goodbye, mundane sandwiches; hello, delicious gumbo. Read More
Calling All Wildcats

This Friday, don’t just Buy Nothing—use nothing! 5
Posted 5 days, 3 hours ago by Umbra Fisk
The organizers of Buy Nothing Day, an annual attempt to counter the rampant consumerism of Black Friday, are notching things up this year, calling for a 24-hour "wildcat strike" against consumption. Find out how to join in. Read More
Forget Polar Bears and PPM

Top 25 reasons to give a damn about climate change 29
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago
So you're not moved by melting glaciers? Here are a few other reasons to pay attention to climate change, from supermodels to super-hungry rats. Read More

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Citizen Martha

Martha Stewart blisters meat industry in Thanksgiving show 6
Posted 3 days, 3 hours ago by Tom Philpott
Martha Stewart arrays her considerable popular appeal against factory meat farming by featuring Food Inc. director Robert Kenner and anti-meat polemicist Jonathan Safran Foer on her Thanksgiving show. Read More
Ask Umbra’s video advice on composting 1
Posted 3 days, 9 hours ago by Umbra Fisk
Can you compost in a small or urban space? How about on a tour bus? Umbra shares the dirt on making the most of your meals. Read More
Of price and men

Making buildings more efficient: looking beyond price 5
Posted 5 days, 10 hours ago by David Roberts
The market for building efficiency is snarled with market and behavioral failures that prevent price signals from getting translated into action. Instead of merely raising prices further, policymakers ought to look into ways to correct some of those failures. Read More
Feast Your Eyes

Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots 7
Posted 5 days, 11 hours ago by Umbra Fisk
Is composting bad for landfills? Are eco-products sprayed with chemicals? And could melamine cabinets make a safe changing table? Umbra advises. Read More
Toxic suds want to watch you shower 0
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Ashley Braun
The self-proclaimed “people against dirty” at Method want you to know what’s in your cleaners. Here’s their risqué video. Read More
They Nailed It

Slideshow: Reinventing the JP Green House 1
Posted 1 week, 1 day ago by Andrée Zaleska, Ken Ward
Ken Ward and Andrée Zaleska are turning an old Boston store into a new model of eco-living -- here's a glimpse at the work underway. Read More
Sustainababy

Growing up green: How to shop for a green baby 4
Posted 1 week, 4 days ago by Anna Fahey
Introducing a baby into the family means introducing a whole slew of stuff into our lives -- much of it bulky, expensive, and plastic. Read More
Sustainababy

Growing up green: Breathing for two 1
Posted 1 week, 4 days ago by Anna Fahey
Anna Fahey explores what energy and climate policy has to do with her baby's IQ. Read More
Tress for Success

Ask Umbra on shower caps, computers, and junk mail 20
Posted 1 week, 5 days ago by Umbra Fisk
Does anyone make a non-vinyl shower cap? Is it better to turn computers off at night or leave them running? And how, how can you get rid of all that junk mail? Umbra advises. Read More
Ask Umbra's feeling tipsy

You never get a second chance to make No Impact—oh wait, yes you do 2
Posted 2 weeks ago by Umbra Fisk
It's No Impact Week! Again! Find out how to reduce your consumption in just seven days -- and see why Umbra is suddenly craving lollipops. Read More
Placemakers

A surprising sneak peek at the clothesline revolution 33
Posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago by Katharine Wroth
Alexander Lee travels the country evangelizing the merits of clotheslines through his organization, Project Laundry List. He says the humble laundry tool can have a real impact on climate and energy -- he'd even like to see one at the White House. So why are so many people vehemently opposed? Read More
It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Maria Bamford 1
Posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Comedian Maria Bamford on vegetarianism, climate action, and more Read More
Random Monday thoughts inspired by a throwaway line from Mark Bittman 5
Posted 2 weeks, 4 days ago by Tom Philpott
Ask Umbra on climate-skeptic teachers, low-flow toilets, and more 32
Posted 2 weeks, 5 days ago by Umbra Fisk
Climate Citizen: Majora Carter 0
Posted 3 weeks ago
Climate Citizen: Michael Pollan on agriculture and health care 3
Posted 3 weeks ago
Climate Citizen: Mary Stuart Masterson 2
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tweet for the bees 4
Posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago by Umbra Fisk
Cash for Clunkers brought us ... more clunkers! 29
Posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago by Jonathan Hiskes
Seventh Generation launches anti-toxics campaign with wee gimmick 7
Posted 3 weeks, 2 days ago by Katharine Wroth
It’s Getting Ha! in Here: Featuring Aziz Ansari 0
Posted 3 weeks, 2 days ago by Umbra Fisk
Simple people 6
Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago by Andrée Zaleska