Green Living Tips

How to shrink the footprint of everyday life.

Book Review: Urban Homesteading

by Oliver Lazenby

posted Feb 07, 2012

Heirloom skills for sustainable living.

4 New Ideas for a Bicycle Planet

by Kate Malongowski, Jennifer Kaye

posted Jan 11, 2012

A school bus pedaled by kids, the world’s largest bike-share, and other innovations that are changing how we cycle.

Visual Learning: To Dye For

posted Dec 21, 2011

With this YES! lesson plan, try to truly understand an image, its message, and why it's interesting (or not). In this case, it's all about where we get our clothes.

6 Recipes for Winter Wellness

by Jennifer Kaye, Kate Malongowski

posted Dec 20, 2011

Fight seasonal maladies the natural way.

Pittsburgh Rides it Forward

by Kate Malongowski

posted Dec 20, 2011

Get a bike, fix a bike, give a bike—how a local collective spreads the love of cycling.

Let’s Unstuff the Holidays

by Fran Korten

posted Dec 01, 2011

I longed for simpler surroundings. So I made a resolution: Each week I would move more stuff out of the house than came in.

A Vending Machine—for Bikes

by Jennifer Kaye

posted Nov 19, 2011

In Minneapolis, two entrepreneurs invented a new way of bringing bike-repair tools to cyclists on the road.

10 Tips for a Zero-Waste Household

by Bea Johnson

posted Sep 14, 2011

A year’s worth of solid waste from Bea Johnson’s home fits in a quart-sized jar. Here's how you can reduce yours.

7 Ways to Cook Up a Sustainable Diet

by Vicki Robin

posted Sep 08, 2011

Get ready for No Impact Week: Helpful tips for planet-friendly eating.

Get Ready for No Impact Tuesday: Transportation

posted Sep 01, 2011

Burn calories, not fossil fuels: Steps to prepare for Day 3 of No Impact Week on September 20th.

Get Ready for No Impact Sunday: Consumption

posted Sep 01, 2011

Live a fuller and happier life by buying less stuff: Steps to prepare for Day 1 of No Impact Week on September 18.

Get Ready for No Impact Monday: Trash

posted Sep 01, 2011

Discover how wasting less improves your life: Steps to prepare for Day 2 of No Impact Week on September 19.

Get Ready for No Impact Friday: Water

posted Sep 01, 2011

Soak up the personal benefits of using less water: Steps to prepare for Day 6 of No Impact Week on September 23rd.

Finally! Get Ready for Your Eco-Sabbath

posted Sep 01, 2011

Take a break from everything on September 25th. Ohm shanti.

Get Ready for No Impact Wednesday: Food

posted Sep 01, 2011

Healthy eating can also lessen your footprint: Steps to prepare for Day 4 of No Impact Week on September 21st.