8 ways to green your lunch habits
July 2, 2018, 1:57 p.m. by Leah Koenig
From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.
Don't throw out that pickle juice
August 4, 2010, 8:07 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Turns out that brine can punch up your potato salad, take the edge off onions and even make a good drink.
Destination of the Week: Tel Aviv
August 2, 2010, 8:37 a.m. by Leah Koenig
This beachside city's recent environmental moves include its first farmers market and the transformation of a dump into a recreational park.
'Green Like God'
March 15, 2010, 10:17 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Author Jonathan Merritt talks about his mission as a self-described conservative, evangelical Southern Baptist environmentalist.
'The Hidden Life of Deer'
February 25, 2010, 7 a.m. by Leah Koenig
In her new book, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas trains her naturalist's eye on the quiet creatures that live near her house. An interview with the author.
'Pill Head: The Secret Life of a Painkiller Addict'
January 28, 2010, 5:59 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Author Joshua Lyon chronicles his own struggle to overcome addiction and profiles the lives of others plagued by their dependency in his new book.
Master of my remains
January 18, 2010, 7:49 a.m. by Leah Koenig
One couple takes a skeptical — but successful — foray into vermicomposting.
Destination of the Week: Missoula, Mont.
January 9, 2010, 8:02 a.m. by Leah Koenig
This college town has farmers markets, a robust eco business community and plenty of ways to get where you're going.
The classy dive: The dos and don'ts of Dumpster diving
January 5, 2010, 7:44 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Our intrepid (and brave) reporter goes inside this bizarre world and offers 9 tips for the perfect dive.
How to survive your first month as a vegetarian
January 4, 2010, 10:54 a.m. by Leah Koenig
If you've decided to become a vegetarian, be prepared to answer some questions and look through some cookbooks.
Green dating services help love blossom
December 30, 2009, 11:29 a.m. by Leah Koenig
Singles passionate about the environment can get passionate with one another, thanks to a proliferation of eco-dating sites.
10 eco-Advent calendars
December 2, 2009, 12 p.m. by Leah Koenig
Photo gallery: Over the last few years, a new wave of eco-friendly Advent calendars has hit the market.
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.