Green Living

Is Vinegar the Best Germ Killer?
Even plants have natural germ-killing properties. Learn how to make your own health- and eco-friendly disinfectant with herbs and essential oils to replace the products in your home that contain synthetic chemicals.

Push the Politicians: One Way to Preserve Life on Earth
The president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation lays out a course of action for fighting climate change in his book "Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth."

Green Resolutions for the New Year
But before you pull out your crumpled copy of last year's resolutions consider greening your resolutions. The beauty of living a greener life is that you'll not only be contributing to a healthier world, you and your family will be healthier too.

Good for Stopping Germs, Bad for the Planet?
Is being sanitary at odds with being eco in your house? Should you use hand towels or paper towels? Hand sanitizer, or soap? Disinfectant spray, or UV wand? Shopping cart handle cover, or antibacterial wipes? Common ways to kill germs can be hard on the environment -- and detrimental to your health. Here's how to weigh your options and stay healthy while helping the planet, too.

Blogs

Start Celebrating Earth Day’s 40th … Right Now!

Don't wait until Earth Day to begin adopting more sustainable practices. Kick off Earth Day's 40th birthday today by incorporating ...

Should You Use Fruit and Veggie Wash?

It’s not that my mind isn’t teeming with important thoughts. It is. I read literature. I watch documentaries. I ...

How to Have an Affordable Hawaiian Nature Vacation

For a lot of eco-minded vagabonds there is a temptation to dismiss a Hawaiian vacation as too packaged and predictable: ...

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Composting Christmas: Put Your Holiday Scraps to Good Use

Gaiam and The Conservation Fund Go Wild for Go Zero: Part 1

10 Easiest Things You Can Do to Save Energy During the Holidays

Is Fashion's Footprint Shrinking? Greening Up the Clothing Industry

7 Cool Gifts Made of Recycled Materials to Close the Loop

3 Ways to Give Twice: Creative Ideas for Gifts that Give Back

Top 10 Green Gift Wrap Ideas

Is Your Furniture Hazardous to Your Health? 4 Lessons to Learn About Formaldehyde

Affordable Green Ways to Tackle 6 Home Decorating Challenges

Dreaming Green: 8 Ways to Create an Eco-Home

Gaiam Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

Fall on the Farm: Agritourism Offers Plenty to Savor

Guide to Buying Eco-Friendly Furniture

What Caused the Disappearing Honey Bees?

How to Make Good Use of Rainwater

Gaiam Media

Eco-Friendly Handbags Help Sustain a Village

See how women artisans create natural cotton bags with traditional plant dyes and hand-weaving skills -- and earn income that helps their village survive poor rice harvests. Partners Relief & Development Co-Founder Steve Gumaer takes a camera crew into their remote village in Thailand.

Super-Insulated Walls Slash Energy Use in Green-Rebuilt Town

After a giant twister mangles the town of Greensburg, Kan., businesses and families like the Allisons rebuild green, starting with energy-saving insulated concrete form (ICF) walls. From the Greensburg TV series by Planet Green, now on Gaiam DVD.

Make Your Bed Green: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Bedding Options

Green guru Danny Seo gives you a tour of a bed made with green fabrics and materials, from mattress and pad to sheets and comforter. From Seo's Simple Steps to a Greener Home DVD by Gaiam.

Know Your Options in Health-Friendly, Eco-Friendly Pillows

Green guru Danny Seo takes you on a tour of pillow options made and filled with natural, health-friendly and eco-friendly materials that are healthier for you and for the planet. From Seo's Simple Steps to a Greener Home DVD by Gaiam.