Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you can do so via our online form. We pay $150…
Turn back the clock with this classic interview that will get you ready for Spring yard care planning. A lawn may be beautiful but it can take a heavy toll on the environment, accounting for between 30% and 60% of residential water use in the United States. Rob Moir, Ph.D., is president and executive director…
There are some brands that, whenever they launch a new moisturizer, immediately have my attention. Tatcha is absolutely one of them — mostly because it doesn’t happen all that often. In other words, when Tatcha does drop something new, it feels like a Big Deal. I’ve long admired many of the brand’s cult-favorite formulas — The Water Cream, Dewy Skin Cream (along with the lighter Dewy Skin Moisturizer that dropped last year), and The Indigo Overnight Cream. All four seem to permanently live…
We’ve had Copenhagen and, most recently, New York, but fashion week is far from over. As we speak, London Fashion Week is coming to a close, and maybe I’m biased because I live here, but it’s the ultimate city for collecting haircut inspiration. From Hershesons to Larry King, the fashion set flocks to the coolest salons, emerging with everything from sharp bobs to…
Most discussions about climate change focus on energy, like moving from fossil fuels to solar, wind, and other renewables. While that shift is crucial, it only tackles about 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The other 45% comes from something we rarely discuss: how we make and use everything from steel and concrete to food…
The 2026 BAFTAs gave us much to celebrate. Rich, exciting, complex Black filmmaking was given its due, with multiple awards going to Black cinematic artists. Blockbuster horror Sinners, the British Nigerian coming of age story My Father’s Shadow, and British short animation Two Black Boys in Paradise collectively won an incredible five BAFTAs. Sinners Director…
Keren Bartov has magic hands — it’s the only explanation for why I left her treatment room with the glowiest skin of my life. But don’t just take my word for it: she’s the celebrity esthetician behind some of the dewiest skin at the BAFTAs over the weekend, including Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley, and Kate…
We already have the technology to decarbonize buildings, and many pilot projects have shown it works. So why hasn’t progress toward net zero moved faster? Colin Mangham believes it’s because we’re still using outdated business models to promote new solutions. Colin is the Chief Experience Officer at the US Green Building Council California and leads…
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…
Editor’s Note: We invite artists and reuse enthusiasts to share their stories about growing a sustainable movement or small business while making a positive difference for the planet. The beautiful work in this article was created by Simone Cabral. I’m an artist based in Bloomington, IN, and I give discarded aluminum coffee pods a second…