Replace kilowatts with ingenuity—explore no-energy alternatives to accomplish your daily tasks: Steps to prepare for Day 5 of No Impact Week on September 22nd.

How to wear cotton without wearing out the planet.

It’s time for me to replace my refrigerator and I was wondering if I really need another as big as the last. I’d like to downsize or be rid of it altogether.

I’ve read that composting human waste is much more environmentally friendly than disposing of it in water-based sewage systems. Could I install a composting toilet in my home?

An alternative to traditional charcoal or gas grills, a rocket stove is a more sustainable method for outdoor cooking.

New York activists are on a mission to paint the Big Apple (and then the rest of the country) white to reduce energy waste.

Taking what he learned from his experiment, No Impact Man Colin Beavan offers 42 tips to move toward a zero-waste lifestyle.

How Islamic faith and environmentalism can be combined in everyday life.

How can I make my own environmentally friendly potting soil?

My house gets too hot in the summer. How can I cool it down without using the A/C?

I’d like to start a garden, but buying plants can be expensive. I’ve read of propagating cuttings using rooting ­hormones. Is there a natural way to propagate?

Seed bombs are a favorite tool of guerrilla gardeners for planting flowers on derelict ground.

How a regular guy found some super power.

We can feed the world and still eat meat—but only a little bit.

Tips for winter riding from the coldest big city in America.