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Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here’s how to find a pair that’s actually sustainable

Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet.

 

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills.

 

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Why major retailers and tech companies want your old laptops and iPhones

Most consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed.

 

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When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices go up, it adds to drivers’ pain at the pump. But experts say consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther — change the way they drive.

 

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Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink. But concerns about aging pipes, a group of chemicals known as PFAS and taste have fueled a booming market for home water filters.

 

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Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact

Small habits tied to common New Year’s resolutions like saving money, eating healthier and getting organized can also help cut waste and reduce climate pollution.

 

Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers

As Generation Z and millennials incorporate sustainability into events like weddings and birthdays, some are growing their own bouquets or picking wildflowers straight from local fields.

 

Your Thanksgiving leftovers are harming the planet. There are ways to shop and cook smarter

Americans wasted an estimated 320 million pounds of food last year from Thanksgiving alone. The food waste nonprofit, ReFED, says that’s enough to feed every food insecure person in the U.S. five meals.

 

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Halloween pumpkin waste is a methane problem, but chefs and farmers have solutions

Every year, more than a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills after Halloween, releasing methane as they decompose.

 

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

 

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Some of us have been told it’s more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.

 

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A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. She hopes her approach will inspire fashion brands

Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change.