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Something as Simple as These Window Shades Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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Something as Simple as These Window Shades Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Something as Simple as These Window Shades Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

By Christina Pérez

Reusable towel printed with lemons

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Reusable Paper Towels Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Kitchen Reusable Paper Towels Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Kitchen

By Rebecca Deczynski

Woman holding freshly picked radishes

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Meet the Millennials Who Have Gone Homesteading Meet the Millennials Who Have Gone Homesteading

By Rebecca Deczynski

Goodee founders Byron and Dexter Peart

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All 100 Pieces in the New Goodee x Nordstrom Collab Are $100 or Less All 100 Pieces in the New Goodee x Nordstrom Collab Are $100 or Less

By Julie Vadnal

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A Hidden Sauna Is One of Hundreds of Health-Conscious Features in This Condo A Hidden Sauna Is One of Hundreds of Health-Conscious Features in This Condo

Photography by Ashley Capp, Esmé Stern

Inside Adrian Grenier’s 4-Year-Long Brownstone Renovation, an Ode to His Mom

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Inside Adrian Grenier’s 4-Year-Long Brownstone Renovation, an Ode to His Mom Inside Adrian Grenier’s 4-Year-Long Brownstone Renovation, an Ode to His Mom

By Lindsey Mather

Brick house on a beautiful green lawn

Style & Shopping

Sustainable (and Cute) Lawn Care Is Now Officially a Thing at Walmart Sustainable (and Cute) Lawn Care Is Now Officially a Thing at Walmart

By Julie Vadnal

3 of the Most Popular Plants on Instagram Are Shockingly Underrated

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3 of the Most Popular Plants on Instagram Are Shockingly Underrated 3 of the Most Popular Plants on Instagram Are Shockingly Underrated

By Rebecca Deczynski

Style & Shopping

Building IKEA Furniture Is About to Get Way Less Infuriating Building IKEA Furniture Is About to Get Way Less Infuriating

By Tim Latterner

I Tested the 5 Most Popular Reusable Straws and There’s a Clear Winner

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I Tested the 5 Most Popular Reusable Straws and There’s a Clear Winner I Tested the 5 Most Popular Reusable Straws and There’s a Clear Winner

Styling by Julia Stevens, Elly Leavitt

You Don’t Need Acrylic Organizers to Stay Tidy—Consider These Non-Plastic Picks

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You Don’t Need Acrylic Organizers to Stay Tidy—Consider These Non-Plastic Picks You Don’t Need Acrylic Organizers to Stay Tidy—Consider These Non-Plastic Picks

By Lydia Geisel

Apparently, This Is 2019’s Best-Selling Plant

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Apparently, This Is 2019’s Best-Selling Plant Apparently, This Is 2019’s Best-Selling Plant

By Elly Leavitt

wood kitchen caninets

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Reduce Your Water Usage by 44%—Without Lifting a Finger Reduce Your Water Usage by 44%—Without Lifting a Finger

By Lydia Geisel

I’m Determined to Grow a Citrus Tree in My Tiny Apartment—Can It Be Done?

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I’m Determined to Grow a Citrus Tree in My Tiny Apartment—Can It Be Done? I’m Determined to Grow a Citrus Tree in My Tiny Apartment—Can It Be Done?

By Elly Leavitt

Honey, I Shrunk Your Morning Routine

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Honey, I Shrunk Your Morning Routine Honey, I Shrunk Your Morning Routine

By Kristin Limoges

7 Easy Ways to Turn Your Tiny Apartment Into a Greenhouse

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7 Easy Ways to Turn Your Tiny Apartment Into a Greenhouse 7 Easy Ways to Turn Your Tiny Apartment Into a Greenhouse

By Kristen Bateman

girl playing with tree

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These Flat-Pack Cardboard Kits Are Basically Pop-Up Playrooms These Flat-Pack Cardboard Kits Are Basically Pop-Up Playrooms

By Lydia Geisel

Bright white entryway

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People Who Install This in Their Homes Save $130+ a Year People Who Install This in Their Homes Save $130+ a Year

By Rebecca Deczynski

Sustainable nursery with sage green wainscoting

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How a Designer Made Her Son’s Nursery as Sustainable as Possible How a Designer Made Her Son’s Nursery as Sustainable as Possible

By Gabrielle Savoie

Go Ahead and Splurge on West Elm’s Latest Collection—It’s for a Good Cause

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Go Ahead and Splurge on West Elm’s Latest Collection—It’s for a Good Cause Go Ahead and Splurge on West Elm’s Latest Collection—It’s for a Good Cause

By Elly Leavitt

This $20 Kitchen Tool Is the Kick You Need to Start Meal-Prepping

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This $20 Kitchen Tool Is the Kick You Need to Start Meal-Prepping This $20 Kitchen Tool Is the Kick You Need to Start Meal-Prepping

By Elly Leavitt

7 Unnecessary Pantry Items Hogging Precious Space

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7 Unnecessary Pantry Items Hogging Precious Space 7 Unnecessary Pantry Items Hogging Precious Space

By Lydia Geisel

Zero-Waste Dinner Parties Are the Future

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Zero-Waste Dinner Parties Are the Future Zero-Waste Dinner Parties Are the Future

By Kristin Limoges

Lifestyle

How You Can Take the Plastic-Free July Pledge How You Can Take the Plastic-Free July Pledge

By Rebecca Deczynski

workshop studio with plans on ceiling

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3 Throwaway Items IKEA Thinks You Could Put to Better Use 3 Throwaway Items IKEA Thinks You Could Put to Better Use

By Lydia Geisel

Cozy New York apartment kitchen

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Why This Indoor Compost Hack Is Taking Off Right Now Why This Indoor Compost Hack Is Taking Off Right Now

By Rebecca Deczynski

Caitlin Ellen and Phantila Phataraprasit

Style & Shopping

What’s the Difference Between a Sustainable Velvet Sofa and a Regular One? What’s the Difference Between a Sustainable Velvet Sofa and a Regular One?

By Elly Leavitt

This Sustainable Melbourne Home Extension Was Framed in Just One Week

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This Sustainable Melbourne Home Extension Was Framed in Just One Week This Sustainable Melbourne Home Extension Was Framed in Just One Week

By Lauren Jones

white office with blue artwork hanging

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Plants May Be the Key to Breaking Up Work-at-Home Monotony Plants May Be the Key to Breaking Up Work-at-Home Monotony

By Elly Leavitt

living room corner with window AC unit next to bookcase

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The Window Air Conditioner Just Got a Much-Needed Revamp The Window Air Conditioner Just Got a Much-Needed Revamp

By Elly Leavitt

Swedish Design Wants to Make You Feel Better—Here’s How

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Swedish Design Wants to Make You Feel Better—Here’s How Swedish Design Wants to Make You Feel Better—Here’s How

By Rebecca Deczynski

terra cotta pillows stacked

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9 Small Businesses Matching Donations to Support the Black Lives Matter Movement 9 Small Businesses Matching Donations to Support the Black Lives Matter Movement

By Elly Leavitt

Plot Twist: This Comforter Helped Me Get My Best Sleep Ever

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Plot Twist: This Comforter Helped Me Get My Best Sleep Ever Plot Twist: This Comforter Helped Me Get My Best Sleep Ever

By Alyssa Clough

The Surprising Thing 4.5 Million Airbnb Guests Check Before They Book

Lifestyle

The Surprising Thing 4.5 Million Airbnb Guests Check Before They Book The Surprising Thing 4.5 Million Airbnb Guests Check Before They Book

By Elly Leavitt

How a Plastic Water Bottle Becomes a Sofa (Hint: It’s Complicated)

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How a Plastic Water Bottle Becomes a Sofa (Hint: It’s Complicated) How a Plastic Water Bottle Becomes a Sofa (Hint: It’s Complicated)

By Rebecca Deczynski

Heads-Up: The Furniture You Tossed to the Curb Might Just Become a Work of Art

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Heads-Up: The Furniture You Tossed to the Curb Might Just Become a Work of Art Heads-Up: The Furniture You Tossed to the Curb Might Just Become a Work of Art

By Brittany Natale

It Turns Out That Homes With This Eco-Friendly Update Sell for More

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It Turns Out That Homes With This Eco-Friendly Update Sell for More It Turns Out That Homes With This Eco-Friendly Update Sell for More

By Elly Leavitt

wood bee stand in forest

Design by Room

The IKEA-Funded Backyard Essential You’re Missing for Summer The IKEA-Funded Backyard Essential You’re Missing for Summer

By Lydia Geisel

This Design Advice Will Make You Feel Good 24-7

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This Design Advice Will Make You Feel Good 24-7 This Design Advice Will Make You Feel Good 24-7

By Kelsey Mulvey

Well, This Is One Unexpected Benefit of Living in a Tiny Home

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Well, This Is One Unexpected Benefit of Living in a Tiny Home Well, This Is One Unexpected Benefit of Living in a Tiny Home

By Rebecca Deczynski

How One Design Company Is Proving It’s Cool to Be Eco-Friendly

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How One Design Company Is Proving It’s Cool to Be Eco-Friendly How One Design Company Is Proving It’s Cool to Be Eco-Friendly

By Nikhita Mahtani

Outdoor deck with sofa

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We Built Our Cozy, Sustainable Home From Scratch We Built Our Cozy, Sustainable Home From Scratch

By Rebecca Deczynski

Kitchen counter with large plant

Lifestyle

13 People on Their Newly Adopted Sustainable Habits 13 People on Their Newly Adopted Sustainable Habits

By Rebecca Deczynski

I Made a Conscious Effort to Be More Sustainable for a Week

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I Made a Conscious Effort to Be More Sustainable for a Week I Made a Conscious Effort to Be More Sustainable for a Week

By Elly Leavitt

beeswax wraps drying

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DIY Beeswax Wrap Is a Dinner Party Game Changer DIY Beeswax Wrap Is a Dinner Party Game Changer

By Elly Leavitt

How to Grow Your Very Own Cactus, According to a Plant Pro

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How to Grow Your Very Own Cactus, According to a Plant Pro How to Grow Your Very Own Cactus, According to a Plant Pro

By Kelsey Clark

Kitchen with white walls, light wood table and chairs, and colorful wall cabinets

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When Costs Kept Rising, This Couple Built Their House Themselves When Costs Kept Rising, This Couple Built Their House Themselves

By Rebecca Deczynski

white laundry machines

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Trader Joe’s Is Launching a Game-Changing Cleaning Product Trader Joe’s Is Launching a Game-Changing Cleaning Product

By Elly Leavitt

Before the Insta-Famous Fiddle-Leaf Fig, We Had the Pothos

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Before the Insta-Famous Fiddle-Leaf Fig, We Had the Pothos Before the Insta-Famous Fiddle-Leaf Fig, We Had the Pothos

By Kelsey Clark

orange wallpaper with plant and chair in front of it

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Why Does No One Talk About This Important Plant Care Trick? Why Does No One Talk About This Important Plant Care Trick?

By Elly Leavitt

blue and green tote bag with champagne sticking out of it

Lifestyle

The Time Has Come to Switch to Reusable Shopping Bags The Time Has Come to Switch to Reusable Shopping Bags

By Elly Leavitt

gardening station with lots of plants

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The Monstera Plant We’re Predicting Will Be Everywhere in 2020 The Monstera Plant We’re Predicting Will Be Everywhere in 2020

By Elly Leavitt

neutral bedroom with paper chandelier

Lifestyle

Make This Simple Change for Better Sleep Tonight Make This Simple Change for Better Sleep Tonight

By Elly Leavitt

plants on shelves

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Will This Under-the-Radar Plant Be 2020’s Best-Seller? Will This Under-the-Radar Plant Be 2020’s Best-Seller?

By Elly Leavitt

kitchen with plants on counter

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This Limited-Time-Only Trader Joe’s Sleeper Hit Is Back in Stock This Limited-Time-Only Trader Joe’s Sleeper Hit Is Back in Stock

By Elly Leavitt

Building with expansive lawn

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This Feature Is Being Phased Out in Eco-Friendly Yards This Feature Is Being Phased Out in Eco-Friendly Yards

By Rebecca Deczynski

outdoor porch with seating area

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Apparently, This Is Homeowners’ Most-Requested Outdoor Feature Apparently, This Is Homeowners’ Most-Requested Outdoor Feature

By Elly Leavitt

white bamboo compost bin

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Join Me in My Foray Into Composting Join Me in My Foray Into Composting

By Elly Leavitt

White Noho chair in office

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The Chicest Way to Get Rid of Ocean Plastic? Put It in Your Home The Chicest Way to Get Rid of Ocean Plastic? Put It in Your Home

By Rebecca Deczynski

Potted tree in a living room

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This Is the Toughest Challenge of Plant Parenthood, According to Millennials This Is the Toughest Challenge of Plant Parenthood, According to Millennials

By Rebecca Deczynski

orange and pink gift wrap

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How to Navigate the Holidays (Almost) Completely Trash-Free How to Navigate the Holidays (Almost) Completely Trash-Free

By Elly Leavitt

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Yes, You Can Recycle That Yes, You Can Recycle That

By Rebecca Deczynski

Kitchen with assorted jars and bowls

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The First Step to Going Low Waste Is Surprisingly Simple The First Step to Going Low Waste Is Surprisingly Simple

By Rebecca Deczynski

This Is What a 100 Percent Sustainable, Cruelty-Free Home Looks Like

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This Is What a 100 Percent Sustainable, Cruelty-Free Home Looks Like This Is What a 100 Percent Sustainable, Cruelty-Free Home Looks Like

By Elly Leavitt