In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

That's the simple premise behind this campaign. Cameron Sinclair, "lumberjack sized Brit", author of Design Like You Give a Damn, and co-founder of Architecture for Humanity tells the story of meeting Natalie "Alabama" Chanin at a conference

How was your "buy nothing" day? Did you really buy nothing? Did you miss that rush, the unmistakable high of exchanging your musty old cash for something you can brag to your friends about, or for the gift that will simply take the

Families should be able to have Thanksgiving Dinner instead of having to go to work. This stinks.

The Dot Earth Blogger on The Ad Man Behind Occupy Wall Street, and ‘Buy Nothing Day"

Is shopping so important that people have to die or get pepper sprayed?

The happiness you feel in a shopping spree may feel as good as the happiness from helping someone, but gene expression reveals a dangerous difference: could shopping cause disease?

A look at the intersection of three ways to deal with this weekend about shopping.

Adopting a waste-conscious and anti-consumerist lifestyle is not something that happens overnight. Sometimes it's nice to hear about other people who are just starting out, like this young family from southwestern Ontario, Canada.

We have always been conflicted about this.

This year, it has a stronger environmental theme.

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."

Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here.

With a renewed partnership between the fashion label and resale consigner The RealReal, McCartney is coaxing consumers into a circular economy.

The Swedish furniture giant keeps ploughing ahead.

A new logo is coming to dairy products near you, so learn what it's all about.

The 530-acre forest has hundreds of ancient giant sequoia, including the fifth-largest tree known on the planet.

Caveat emptor.

Last month, Catalan TV3 just aired a new documentary called "comprar, llençar, comprar", meaning "to buy, to throw away, to buy" in Catalan, right on time for the christmas shopping and the winter sales which started this week. You can now watch the

A great big list of things you don't need or that you can make instead of buying.

Why aren't people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button.

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.

Sustainable fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isn't convinced.

Luxury fashion designer Balenciaga has released a Italian leather version of IKEA's iconic utilitarian shopping bag, leading one to assume the world has lost its mind.

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

A new initiative from the fast food giant aims to rethink the global meat industry. But is that even possible?

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.

A lot of readers have had good experiences and saved a lot of money.

Buying a mattress free of harmful chemicals and gentle on the environment is no easy task. A mattress expert weighs in.

It's so much nicer to feel a warm natural material in your pocket than cold slippery plastic.

It's more than just a bike; it is a different way of thinking about design and manufacturing.

Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us.

I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it?

In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.

73% of chocolate comes from Africa, and much of it is worked by children, virtually in a state of slavery

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!

Mighty Earth has released a scorecard for chocolate brands and retailers to help you make a good choice.

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide.

Best Time to Buy a New Vehicle According to TrueCar

Clayton Homes is pumping up the savings through the end of the year.

The Responsive Home Project Overview

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