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Vara Pikor returns an item at a clothing rental store in New York on Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Experts say it depends

Clothing rental services are often marketed as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. The subscription-based services allow consumers to rent and return outfits instead of buying new clothes.
 
Patterns and distressing, made by a laser, are displayed at the BPD Washhouse, a denim processing facility, in Jersey City, N.J., Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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

 
Plastic bags with groceries sit in a cart Monday, May 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

 
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Sonam Velani and Yan Sim plug in a battery from Every Electric to power an air conditioner as part of a pilot program with the city's energy company Con Edison to reduce pressure on the electrical grid Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman)

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

 
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Carly Zeffren, with the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery, brings the body of Kenneth Jennings King to his grave site Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Your climate impact doesn’t end when you die. More people are considering ‘greener’ death options

 
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Heather Grady plants a kale seedling in her yard Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Denver. (AP photo/Brittany Peterson)

Here’s how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought

 
A woman applies sunscreen to a man at Avlaki beach east of Athens, Greece, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do

 
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A farmer rests his hands on vegetables at a market June 15, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

How you store produce can make it last longer

 
A shopper looks at a rack at Mothership, a vintage and thrift store, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman)

Fast furniture isn’t built to last. Here’s how to find quality pieces that are still affordable

 
Used charging cables and power adapters are piled up at a shop in Nhat Tao market, the largest informal recycling market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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

 
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A person gets gas at a station March 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

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

 
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An under sink water filter operates Monday, March 9, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

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

 
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Shampoo sits on a shelf at a store in Pittsburgh, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

 
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Aaralyn Holt refills bottles at Lufka Refillable Zero Waste store Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

How refill stores are changing the way we reduce waste

 
Batteries are displayed in a box Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them

 
A driver waits in their car while charging their electric vehicles at an Electrify America station Oct. 9, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?

 
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A lettuce seedling is displayed in Boston on Dec. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

 
Salt is spread on a street in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

 
Snow covers homes during a winter storm in Cincinnati, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

 
This photo shows toilet paper in Arlington, Va., Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary

 
The 7-foot tall 2026 numerals are displayed at an illumination ceremony in Times Square, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

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

 
Shoppers wait in line to enter Macy's flagship store on Nov. 28, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it

 
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An Amazon Prime driver makes a delivery outside an apartment building in Pittsburgh, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting

 
A young visitor describes to Santa Claus what he hopes to get for Christmas at Altamonte Mall on Dec. 21, 2022, in Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

The holiday shopping season comes with tons of extra emissions. Here’s how to do it sustainably

 
A bouquet of flowers rests on a chair at a wedding ceremony at the Dade County Courthouse in Miami, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers

 
A shopper picks through corn while browsing the vendor booths set up at the Owensboro Regional Farmers' Market in Owensboro, Ky., Aug. 31, 2024. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP, File)

The most climate-friendly groceries might not be in the supermarket

 
Cans of cranberry sauce line a turkey display case at Bongi's Turkey Roost in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Duxbury, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

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

 
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A cat named Poke sits on a couch at a home on Dec. 5, 2023, in Waipahu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint

 
A kid carves a pumpkin on the front porch of her home Oct 20, 2023, in Auburn, Maine. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP, File)

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

 
Shredded organic materials are piled up at a GreenWaste Renewable Energy Digestion Facility in San Jose, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We’ve got tips on how to cut down

 
Maggie Baird, mother of world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, poses for a photo Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in New York. Baird founded Support + Feed, which is a nonprofit that advocates for a more climate-friendly food system and provides plant-based meals to people in need. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, has some ideas

 
A model walks the runway at the eBay Endless Runway show during New York Fashion Week, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

 
A traveler looks out at an airplane at Salt Lake City International Airport, in Salt Lake City, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Travelers bothered by their flight’s pollution can pay to reduce it elsewhere. Do offsets work?

 
Theodore Tanczuk, left, and Brayan Santos, right, of solar installer YellowLite, put panels on the roof of a home in Lakewood, Ohio, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Did you dawdle on installing solar panels or buying an EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits

 
Eryn Murphy carries native plants Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Littleton, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping

 
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