green living archive
One sheet at a time
In 2008, each office worker living in an industrialized, Western country will burn through more than 10,000 sheets of paper, according to the World Wildlife Fund. That's about 1.2 trees per person...
Green staying power
Even in today's dicey economy, sales of natural and green products — incredibly — show no sign of slowing down...
Safe for kids
Bath time can be such fun. But, as many parents have become aware, those sweet-smelling baby products may contain some pretty unsavory chemicals...
Where to go: Boston, Massachusetts
Vacationing in the city doesn’t have to be hectic or unhealthy—au contraire! Greener hotels and back-to-essentials retreats offer a new take on city life...
Running the numbers
Since 2006, Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan has focused on taking digital photographs that, as he says, look at “contemporary American culture through the austere lens of statistics....
Destination rejuvenation
Oftentimes, planning a vacation and the anticipation of it is as much a part of the fun as actually taking the trip (well, almost). It's looking forward...
Reduce, reuse, and let's party!
Cleaning up after a kids' party can feel like standing in the aftermath of a natural disaster. The disposable plastic cups, plates, cutlery, tablecloths...
Moby: Veganism is a way of life for this Grammy-nominated musician
Moby, 42, has been a vegan for more than 20 years. As a New York City DJ and a vocal advocate for animal rights...
Lead-proof your plates
You've tossed suspect toys and lunchboxes, but there's another place lead could be lurking: in your dinner plates. The FDA allows manufacturers to finish plates with glazes that contain lead at the amount of...
Earth Day and beyond
On the first Earth Day April 22, 1970 20 million people demonstrated on behalf of the planet. Today an astounding 1 billion people in 174 countries celebrate...
Planet-friendly threads
Choosing eco-alternatives is more than just a fashion statement: It takes ⅓ pound of pesticides to grow the cotton for just one conventional T-shirt. Reduce your environmental impact with these fabrics...
Detox your home
It's easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to reducing toxins in your home. Between harsh cleaning products, pesticides, and fertilizers even furniture and toys...
Kid planet
By helping children experience the natural world, parents can encourage them to become future stewards of the Earth. It's a serious responsibility but one that can be equally enjoyable...
Spring refresher
With sales of organic beauty and body care products increasing by 20 percent each year, legions of mainstream brands are trying to get in on the action by marketing “natural” products. Meanwhile, truly natural companies are incorporating more humane production methods and clean, conscientious ingredients. So how do you separate the plain truth from the puffery?...
Tapped out
8 easy ways to save water...
Laura Dern's New Deal
In a film career that has spanned more than two decades, Laura Dern, 41, has famously chased down dinosaurs, bedazzled Southern patriarchs, and starred in the episode that outed Ellen...
What's in your mug?
Did you know that coffee is one of the most important crops to buy both organic and fair trade, for a variety of reasons? If yes, you are one of the growing...
By the numbers: Cotton
53% Amount by which global organic-cotton production increased between 2005 and 2006. 44.9% Percentage of total organic cotton grown in Turkey, Syria...
What’s in your air freshener
You wouldn't knowingly eat a dangerous substance, so why would you want to breathe one in? According to a recent paper published by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), chemicals called phthalates (pronounced “thalates”) were found in...
Cloned-food controversy
It sounds like a scenario from a science-fiction novel: The government has declared that meat and dairy from cloned animals is safe, and now cloned products can show up in the nation's food supply...
Twist European Sponge Cloth #20
It would take 17 rolls of paper towels to match the lifetime absorbency of just one of these très chic reusable dishtowels...
Delicious Living’s interview with Ed Begley Jr., continued…
Ed: Even if you don’t believe climate change is real, or that man has any impact on it, by taking steps to mitigate its effects, you’re going to accomplish other things. You’re going to clean up the air in cities like...
Living with Ed
The actor, director, and environmentalist shares his passion for a greener world...
give & get
From grandma to your little brother or your best girlfriend, everyone will love these 15 natural indulgences...
Break the throwaway habit
"Paper or plastic?" It's a question that's confounded ecoconscious shoppers for decades. But is it the right question? Imagine how your response might...
