Is it unmanly to care about the environment?
January 12, 2018, 2:29 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
The green gender gap is a thing. Studies show women are more attuned to the environment, and that some men may think the 'green' movement un-masculine.
Ocean-friendly surfboards balance science, art
December 9, 2017, 5:44 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
Former surfing champion Ashley Lloyd Thompson is making waves in the world of surfboard shaping.
What's the difference between cellulose sponges and those other kitchen sponges?
August 21, 2017, 11:55 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Clean up your act and keep plastic out of the landfill.
What if funeral urns helped plant trees?
September 16, 2016, 6:32 a.m. by Sami Grover
Life after death takes a botanical form.
11 surprising artisanal careers that are taking off
June 17, 2016, 12:11 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
The artisanal movement is redefining the future of work.
Women don't need stuff made just for them
March 20, 2016, 9:11 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.
7 products that promise to last a lifetime
March 6, 2016, 3:51 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.
Website only stocks products that last a lifetime
February 4, 2016, 6:29 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.
Alaska startup turns 'fishy' trash into talked-about treasures
December 31, 2015, 1:18 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
Tidal Vision specializes in sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.
Is your reusable bag making you fat?
July 9, 2015, 9:30 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that reusable bag users are more likely to reward themselves with junk food.
This designer doesn't make furniture, he grows it
June 2, 2015, 12:25 p.m. by Ali Berman
On a farm in England, Gavin Munro trains trees into beautiful and functional shapes.
Why Europe has better sunscreens than we do
May 15, 2015, 11:04 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.
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Are restaurants getting too loud? Or are their customers getting too old?
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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10 recent royal weddings to remember
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11 home remedies for laryngitis
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This shelter dog hugged his way to a real home
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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