Recycling is an important way to keep perfectly good stuff out of landfills, but how we’re supposed to recycle certain materials isn’t always clear. Fortunately, a bit of self-education goes a long way.
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Depending on where you live, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and other extreme weather may be an everyday concern. But even those of us living in safer regions may soon have to deal with the effects of more intense storms.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Insulation is something many of us take for granted, especially if you’re a renter or you recently bought a new place. But a few tiny fixes can result in massive monthly savings.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
With interest rates rising and many cities struggling to house their residents, the phrase “housing crisis” has become a hotly debated term. From government policies to strange futuristic cities, Americans are plotting a wide range of solutions.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Scientists believe we could someday construct futuristic “living” houses made with fungus and bacteria, which could literally grow and repair themselves when needed. Is it a pipe dream, or a glimpse into our future?
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
The production of traditional cooking oils, like palm and vegetable oil, contributes to deforestation, requires massive amounts of water, and often involves unhealthy chemical solvents. The good news? New alternatives made through natural fermentation can solve all these problems at once — a big win for our health and our planet.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
The richest 1% owns around half of all the world’s wealth, a disparity that’s only increased over time. Whenever billionaires and millionaires use their money charitably, it begs the question: Should they feel obligated to do so?
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Most of us have too many electronics to count, and it can feel arduous to get into a routine of unplugging everything we don’t need. That said, there are some serious safety and money-saving reasons to do so.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
With scientists discovering massive sources of energy — like geothermal and hydrogen-based fuels — underground, it now begs the question of whether or not we should be digging further and further into our Earth.
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Over the past year, major home-insurance companies have pulled out of high-risk states, leaving homeowners with very few options. But, with the continued increases in severe weather events, is this just a logical next step?
Join the community discussion
Read inspiring stories about people building a more sustainable future
Explore all the big and small things you can do to make a difference
Share your viewpoint with the community on trending topics
Tell us what parts of your life you want to improve and we'll make it easy to get started.
![Almost an entire neighborhood is flipping its energy grid to a new, experimental power system: '[We can] make it so ... everybody has access'](https://www.thecooldown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FYX68diuNzsg.jpg?w=1920&h=800)
![Farmers Insurance is closing its doors to thousands of customers for one troubling reason: '[This] decision was necessary'](https://www.thecooldown.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CtxvEY6EFSP8.jpg?w=1920&h=800)
Comments
Join the community discussion