When we first published this guide in 2019, environmentally responsible ergonomic pillows were a niche category. Six years later, the market looks dramatically different, with changes both encouraging and concerning. Consumer demand for sustainable sleep products has surged. The global sleeping pillow market, valued at roughly $15.5 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $24.3…
Smoke doesn’t check borders. You learn that fast on a fireline, watching a fire run uphill in 40-mph winds. What most people don’t usually consider is that the same conditions driving that fire may also be creating dangerous wildfire conditions hundreds or even thousands of miles away at the same time. According to a recent…
When it rains, water runs off your roof, driveway, and sidewalks, picking up fertilizers, oil, pesticides, and sediment before flowing into storm drains and eventually your local waterways. At the same time, treated drinking water is used inside your home to keep your lawn green with sprinklers. This cycle wastes valuable water in both directions….
Depending on where you live, you might already have dirt under your fingernails, or that average last frost date may still be weeks away. You may have a self-sufficient homestead or no more than a windowsill to plant in. But as the days get longer and weather warms up, spring gets everyone in a gardening…
On February 12, 2026, the Trump administration officially repealed the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, which had determined that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health and welfare. The cost to future generations is incalculable, as a variety of rules that prevent global warming are now at risk. President Trump and EPA Administrator…
Think about your favorite hiking jacket with a torn pocket, or the backpack with a broken zipper that’s traveled with you to so many National Parks. Maybe your boots have carried you for thousands of miles but now need new soles. Before you throw them away, consider the many outdoor gear brands that now offer…
Saint Augustine, in a sermon to his congregation, urged them to look beyond books, even to Bible, to see God in nature: “<span data-buffer="“>God, whom you want to discover, never wrote a book in ink. Instead, He set before your eyes the things that He had made. Can you ask for a louder voice than…
Earth911 inspirations. Print them, post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Editor’s Note: This poster was originally published on May 10, 2019. Yes, we recycle good ideas! The post Earth911 Inspiration: There’s No Free Lunch in Nature appeared first on Earth911.
Altitude sickness isn’t just an Everest problem. It’s a risk for any hiker venturing into high country above 3,000 meters (9,842 feet), from the Rockies and Andes to the Himalayas. Mountaineers and high-altitude climbers have understood this for decades: success at altitude isn’t about strength alone, but about pacing, acclimatization, and knowing when to stop….
With a full-time job, an active social life, and perhaps a kid or a pup to raise, it can be tough to fit in a commitment to the environment — especially if it seems to require added cost or responsibility. Take heart, though, because there are many simple ways to reduce your impact on the…