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The celebration of marriage is a fun and exciting time. As you plan to share the joy of your nuptials with family and friends, make the event extra special by minimizing the party’s impact on the environment. Consider...

What are your favorite holiday songs? They’re probably not “Oh, Christmas Cactus” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cactus.” But this blooming succulent pops up everywhere during winter. And some people might even...

Give the gift of coziness with products that both nurture your recipient and take a responsible stance towards protecting the environment. [...]

Everybody agrees you can’t improve on the beauty of a deep green pine tree for Christmas, right? Well, not the folks who are buying the unusual purple or blue trees offered by Hanggi’s Tree Farm in upstate New York.[...]

We all love to spoil our family and friends, so why not get them something special that is organic this year? Check out our ultimate gift guide below to get the best present for the organic lovers in your life.[...]

Have you ever wanted to re-gift a present you received, but worried that was tacky? Then again, you don’t want to support fast fashion companies and the consumer excess that we know as Black Friday? What’s a conscientious,...

The outdoor enthusiast in your life probably has the basics, but it’s fun to add gadgets, conveniences and comforts they didn’t know they needed. We’ve got a few brands for you to check out while putting together your...

Boxed Water leads the way in terms of sustainable packaging compared to other single-use water bottle brands. Its cartons are refillable, BPA-free and 100% recyclable. But that’s not all the brand offers. In fact, its water...

The rest of the year, you buy Swedish dishcloths and compost religiously. But when it comes to the holiday season, you find yourself with paper towels and trashcans full of food waste. You are an imperfect environmentalist.[...]

When we think of holidays we should smile at the thought of celebrations, games, treats and spooky moments. On the other hand, we don’t want Halloween to be scary for the environment. That’s easier said than done when...

Mardi Gras was a long-standing occurrence in other parts of the world before the French introduced it to Louisiana in 1699. The details of how the original ‘carnival’ evolved into today’s annual festivities are a little...

As the holidays wind down and the cleanup begins, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Whether your tree is live, recently cut, or fake, think about the greenest way to reuse or recycle your tree with...

The holiday season is filled with social events with family, friends and co-workers. All that celebrating is not only hard on the waistline, but the environment too. So after all that sipping candy cane cocktails, wrapping...

You’ve known them all your life, so there’s pressure to make your siblings' gifts good. Don’t worry. Our top picks for your eco-conscious sibs this year will have them looking, feeling and even smelling their best.[...]

Our pets have stood by us through the toughest times, and they adore us despite our ups and downs. This year for the holidays, there are more ways than ever to give back to your loyal, doting pets with gifts that are as good...