Responsible Living News

Plastic bag ban is great news, says Philippe Cousteau Jr.

Fri, May 25 2012 at 9:51 AM EST

Video: Los Angeles has become the largest U.S. city to ban the use of plastic bags at supermarkets. The city will phase out the use of plastic bags over the next 16 months.

The Gen Y guide to collaborative consumption

Thu, May 24 2012 at 3:46 PM EST

Fueled by the instant connection and communication of the Internet, collaborative consumption, (or the sharing economy) is changing the way we work, play and interact with each other.

Official Rules: Backyard Beehive Starter Kit Contest

Sun, May 20 2012 at 12:59 PM EST

Read the official rules for the

India's poorest become video journalists

Fri, May 18 2012 at 6:54 AM EST

The videos highlight class discrimination against the Dalit in India.

London faces up to 'greenest' Games pledge

Tue, May 15 2012 at 6:09 AM EST

All Olympic Games make the same promises. But what becomes of the concrete infrastructure, the miles of new roads and the tons of waste?

Study: Safe sex can be fun

Mon, May 14 2012 at 12:07 PM EST

Among both men and women, 25 percent said that using a condom every time during sex was a hassle.

Washington, D.C., is booming, but racial divide causes unease

Tue, May 08 2012 at 3:16 AM EST

Housing costs, tax rates and more affluent-friendly measures may force out black residents and businesses in the U.S. capitol.

Get inspired: Passionate rain forest activist Beth Doane

Sat, May 05 2012 at 12:30 PM EST

This speaker, author, activist, fashion designer and writer fights for the places and people who can't fight for themselves.

Meet 'The Man Who Quit Money'

Thu, May 03 2012 at 9:06 AM EST

Video: Author Mark Sundeen talks about his friend Daniel Suelo, a man who lives in Utah caves, forages for food and is the subject of his book.

The 999Bottle: A canteen with a conscience

Wed, May 02 2012 at 3:15 PM EST

A Seattle design firm creates a reusable water bottle prototype with an integrated number dial and corresponding iPhone app — and makes the positive impact of water bottles less abstract.

Facebook announces new tool to encourage organ donor registration

Tue, May 01 2012 at 11:27 AM EST

Every day, an estimated 18 people die waiting for an organ transplant. Can Facebook change that?

Resisting the impulse buy

Mon, Apr 23 2012 at 2:56 PM EST

One of those you-didn't-know-you-needed-it-until-you-saw-it items has our food blogger resisting the urge to shop impulsively.

Americans feeling more and more 'green guilt' about electronics

Fri, Apr 20 2012 at 3:00 PM EST

Americans are eager to recycle old TVs and cellphones, but are unsure of how to go about doing it.

Giant Earth Day Sale! Everything Must Go!

Thu, Apr 19 2012 at 1:42 PM EST

No generations in the history of human civilization have consumed as much of the planet's natural bounty as the ones alive today. So what are we doing this Earth Day? More shopping.

Great cities do the everyday things right

Wed, Apr 18 2012 at 10:29 AM EST

Any old city can build a fancy stadium or host a big event. But the 21st century belongs to the cities that master the art of the everyday. Safe sidewalks, dog parks, even just crossing the street.

Sustainable wedding favors

Tue, Apr 17 2012 at 1:57 PM EST

Unique, handmade, recycled and low-impact gifts will send your guests home with something useful and planet-friendly.

Earth Day: The game

Mon, Apr 16 2012 at 4:30 PM EST

As Earth Day turns 42 this year, here's a look back at four decades of U.S. environmental history -- presented in board-game format.

Birds of a feather flock together at MNN

Thu, Apr 12 2012 at 4:09 PM EST

Earth Day facts

Wed, Apr 11 2012 at 3:30 PM EST

These 18 facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over the past four decades.

Australian mom completes 660-km desert run