Each time you flip a light switch on and off, you’re using electricity and affecting the environment. According to the World Resources Institute, over 20% of the electricity used in the U.S. is for ...

Halloween candy is sold in individual plastic wrappers. The temporary joys of Halloween candy, costumes and jack-o'-lanterns have long-term environmental impacts. Halloween candy wrappers create ...

I’m a Christmas maniac. I start shopping in spring, put up multiple trees in early November and am as giddy as a child this time of year. But as I’ve aged, I am more aware of the negative impact the ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — The amount of household waste in the U.S. increases an average of 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to the EPA. Wrapping paper, decorations, packaging, ...

Current River, where the author camps, is fed by cold springs and stays cool year-round. These tips for first-time campers include using cold river water or river stones to keep your food items cooler ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Looking for a positive way to impact the environment and get some time outside, too? Consider growing a garden. It's easier than you might think, even if you live in an apartment.