Switching out some surprisingly toxic household products for cleaner, greener alternatives can help save your health, money and the planet.

A testing lab finds genetically modified cotton in H&M and other European brands' eco-friendly lines.

Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course.

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.

Chanie Kirschner helps an expectant mom focus on the things she can control.

Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing.

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.

An all-natural mix that’s wheat-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.

For seasonal shut-ins in need of some straight-up pampering, look no further than this assortment of lovely, low-impact at-home spa goodies. (And no, I didn't f

An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens.

The granola guru John Mackey has a new book and is once again making waves with his outspoken views.

Want to avoid getting intimate with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love den with stylish sheet sets made from organic cotton.

Chilly today? Crank down the thermostat and break out that hoodie — a versatile staple that can help you save a few bucks on wintertime heating bills.

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.

Blue light doesn't help you sleep, and you're exposed to a lot of it.

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

James Madison University is opening a new, green dining hall, just in time for the fall semester.

Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you.

Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic.

More and more independent restaurants are going hyper local by growing their own.

Eight of Esquire's top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods.

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.

The fast-food chain is becoming increasingly sustainable with vegetarian fare and natural, cage-free meat options.

In Maryland, local restaurants and retailers will be featuring state wines through June 12, 2011.

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.

Organic, fair trade, locally sourced … these chocolates fit the sustainable requirements our food blogger expects — and they're absolutely delicious, too.

Our food blogger visits the locally inspired restaurant that has been nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in NYC.

Our food blogger and her family find plenty of sustainable choices to munch on high above the New York City streets.

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.

Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited!

McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?

Actress, currently starring in the eco-thriller 'The East,' describes freeganism and her experiences on an eco-village studying permaculture.

This book with blessings from many cultures and religions will make practicing gratitude for food, family and friends a renewed experience.

Formed by two wood-clad shipping containers, Skit 2014 is the ideal living arrangement for eremitic types who don't mind ladders and composting toilets.

WikiPearl is an edible shell that wraps around food and complements the flavor. It’s meant to take the place of throwaway packaging, but it poses a challenge.

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.

Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.

More than half of the country’s rivers and streams are suffering from nutrient pollution and habitat degradation; mercury and bacteria a problem as well.

Scientists are still trying to determine what happened to the levels of mercury in Utah's Great Salt Lake, which have dipped by almost 90 percent.

Each year the Environmental Working Group ranks supermarket produce by its pesticide load, the worst are known as the Dirty Dozen.

The chemicals, which come from valley farms as well as illegal marijuana gardens, are a contributing factor towards sharp declines in frog populations.

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.

Europe's moratorium on neonicotinoid pesticides is being challenged by Bayer CropScience. Bee advocates, however, are fighting back.

Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets.