- Personal Development -
How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
By Claire Díaz-OrtizIf your wardrobe has white space in it, your life just might too.
Sustainability
- Money -
Vote With Your Dollars: A Q&A With CAUSEBOX’s Matt Richardson
By Casie Leigh LukesWhy supporting socially conscious businesses can have an enormous impact on personal well-being and the health of our planet.
- Travel -
Taking a Wider View: Bill Weir
By Heidi WachterJournalist Bill Weir on how storytelling can break down barriers and connect us all.
- Environmental Health -
4 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
By Michael DregniConsider these strategies for producing less carbon in your own daily life.
- Food Culture -
Making Hunger History: Komal Ahmad
By Heidi WachterKomal Ahmad is using technology to create a world where no one is hungry — and she’s looking for recruits to join her movement.
- Travel -
Going It Alone
By Heidi WachterNew editions of kayaking pioneer Audrey Sutherland’s classic books provide inspiration for anyone looking to make a solo journey.
- Environmental Health -
The Unexpected Smog Problem
By Michael DregniEveryday household products, including cleaners and personal-care items, contribute almost half the pollutants in the atmosphere.
- Environmental Health -
How Do I Protect Against Ticks?
By Jon SpaydeLyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Here are some tips to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
- Environmental Health -
18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic
By Michael DregniDitching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.
- Environmental Health -
Guided by Nature
By Heidi WachterExplorer Tristan Gooley on how to plot a course using the sun, stars, sea, weather, plants and animals as your guides.
- General Health -
How Nature Boosts Your Health
By Stephanie GranadaDigging in the garden, walking by a river, and enjoying some sun during lunch do more than just lift your spirits — they’re good for your physical health, too.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Kimi Werner (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with free diver and clean-water advocate Kimi Werner to learn why nature motivates her.
- Environmental Health -
A Wild Life: Kimi Werner
By Heidi WachterHonoring nature has helped world-class spearfisher, free diver, chef, artist, and environmental advocate Kimi Werner find her purpose.
- Nutrition -
EWG Releases 2018 “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Lists
By Laura FogelbergHere are the most contaminated — and cleanest — fruits and veggies.
Why Ethical Design Matters: Q&A With Kallie Thomson
By Casie Leigh LukesHow your stuff is made matters, says founder of 31 Bits.
- Gardening -
Herbs in an Eggshell
By Kaelyn RileyNourishing and biodegradable, eggshells make the perfect seed-starter pots.
- Environmental Health -
Where Have All the Birds Gone?
By Heidi WachterRecent findings reveal sharp losses in bird populations across Europe. Scientists think agricultural pesticide use may have a role.
- Pesticides/Chemicals -
How to Make a Reed Diffuser
By Kaelyn RileyA simple, DIY method to fill your home with healthier fragrances this holiday season.
- Environmental Health -
The True Costs of Online Shopping
By Kaelyn RileyWhy shopping at a brick-and-mortar store might be a greener option than ordering online.
- Environmental Health -
Dramatic Insect Decline in Germany Has Scientists Buzzing
By Heidi WachterA 76 percent drop in flying insects in German nature reserves has some experts concerned about an “ecological Armageddon.”
- Environmental Health -
Safe Havens for Animals
By Heidi WachterAnimal sanctuaries provide rewarding opportunities for volunteers and vacationers.