Responsible Living

Responsible Living

Get practical advice on being a conscious consumer and get inspired by others in the green community.

Brad Pitt's green charity partners with Hyatt
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 1:49 PM by Michael d'Estries
Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Make It Right join forces to achieve foundation’s goal to build 150 sustainable homes in hurricane-ravaged Lower 9th Ward.
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Dry your clothes on the clothesline

Mon, Jun 20, 2011 1:27 PM

Save money, cut carbon emissions, and extend the life of your clothing — all with a few bucks' worth of rope.
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How Tomorrow Moves

How you can share an education
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 1:33 PM by Shareable.net
With classes like Mushroom Hunting, to Bike Repair, Freeskool is a refreshing variety of completely free classes for people of all ages.
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Pillows made for green dreaming
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 5:31 PM by Siel Ju
MNN's lifestyle blogger tries out a natural memory foam pillow for cushy comfort without the toxic chemicals and odors.
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Are you the greenest roommate of the year?
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 6:26 PM by Siel Ju
Do you turn off the lights that your roommate leaves on? Unplug your roommate's cellphone after it has charged up? Your eco-efforts could win you $10,000 and free rent.
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Ways to go green: Ideas you might not have thought of

Tue, May 24, 2011 1:56 PM

8 ways to green your life that don't cost a lot and can be implemented right away.
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Starre Vartan: Environmental writer, blogger, and green living expert
Sun, May 22, 2011 10:41 PM by Shea Gunther
Meet the young writer and green media maven who is carving out her niche in the world of living well — sustainably.
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What's the difference between green and greener?
Sun, May 22, 2011 10:40 PM by Shea Gunther
Green is an ideal, and greener is the path we take to get there. Find out what experts think about the difference between these two terms.
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Locavore's market opens at a touristy mall
Fri, May 20, 2011 1:07 PM by Siel Ju
A market featuring local, sustainable and artisanal treats opened its doors on the third floor of a busy, mainstream mall in Santa Monica, Calif.
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10 ways to green your camping trip
Tue, May 17, 2011 8:12 AM by Laura Moss
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Inspiration at a green women's conference
Mon, May 16, 2011 3:24 PM by Siel Ju
The Women of the Green Generation event brought together eco-entrepreneurs, green actresses and activists for a day of learning, networking and fun.
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A green conference for L.A. women
Tue, May 10, 2011 6:58 PM by Siel Ju
Meet MNN's lifestyle blogger at Women of the Green Generation's second annual conference, featuring everything from eco-business speakers to eco-spa treatments.
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Munich praised for 'green' Winter Olympics plans

Tue, May 10, 2011 11:43 AM by Pirate Irwin, AFP

Despite concerns from farmers and Germany's Green Party, Munich's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics showcased sustainability and carbon neutral plans.
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Celebrate World Fair Trade Day
Mon, May 09, 2011 5:29 PM by Siel Ju
Enjoy a fair trade breakfast, join a fair trade event near you, and take advantage of fair trade discounts for World Fair Trade Day.
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A Good week to drink a hemp shake
Wed, May 04, 2011 4:34 PM by Siel Ju
It's Hemp History Week from May 2 to May 8. Find out how to join the festivities -- and why U.S. farmers still aren't allowed to grow industrial hemp.
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