Most Americans are unaware of an important fact: The air we’re breathing inside our homes, schools and offices can be highly polluted. In fact, most people don’t even think about the air that they breathe, but they should. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says levels of...

More than 80 percent of consumers said that energy — not water or time — is most important to them when it comes to appliance efficiency, and almost 60 percent understand what high efficiency (HE) means with regards to laundry appliances, according to a recent Whirlpool Corporation survey...

At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more...

More Americans might be driving hybrid cars and recycling, but their hardwood kitchen and living room floors can be just as critical to climate change. No one knows exactly how much illegal hardwood enters the United States, but estimates range from $250 million to $375 million worth per year —...

Having pushed its way to the forefront of the national news, the green movement and energy debate have set into motion ambitious initiatives and programs, ranging from the increased use of electric vehicles to the further development of bio-fuels for electric power generation. Now, joining in on the...

Faced with increasing demand for low-income housing, public housing authorities are finding that investing in green building solutions can make their homes more affordable and more livable. Seattle Housing Authority, one of the nation’s largest public housing agencies, has found a way to cut fuel...

In 1980, kitchen appliances accounted for nearly 44 percent of an average annual home’s energy consumption. With innovations in cooking, cleaning and preservation appliances, that figure is just above 10 percent today — and still dropping — much to the delight of consumers seeking green...

Perhaps more so than many adults, tweens worry about global warming and pollution. Now, many of these youth are ready to bring change to their families, schools and communities. According to a recent Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL) survey of more than...

Each year, consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion single-use plastic bags worldwide. While some do reuse plastic bags, most end up in landfills, if not in the world’s oceans, causing over 100,000 sea turtle and other marine animal deaths each year. Each reusable grocery bag can eliminate...

Being eco-friendly isn’t just limited to the car you drive or the appliances you buy, and it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing convenience, quality or budget. In fact, it’s time to stop feeling guilty about not being able to do it all and make a few small changes to help the environment. One easy...