How to Read Environmental Claims
Words such as green, natural, earth-friendly and sustainable can sound meaningful without explaining a measurable benefit.
Read guide →Look past the label
Products & Green Claims
Evaluate environmental claims, materials, durability and product life cycles without relying on vague marketing.
Product Life-Cycle Thinking for Everyday Purchases
A product has impacts before purchase and after disposal: materials, manufacturing, transport, use, maintenance and end of life.
Read guide →How to Buy for Durability
Durability reduces replacement frequency, but price and brand reputation alone do not prove that an item will last.
Read guide →A Safer, Simpler Green Cleaning Routine
A sustainable cleaning routine uses appropriate products in the correct amount and avoids unnecessary duplication.
Read guide →Sustainable Clothing: Buy Less, Wear Longer
The most sustainable clothing choice is often extending the useful life of garments already owned.
Read guide →Gifts and Celebrations With Less Waste
Thoughtful gifts do not need excessive packaging, novelty items or permanent clutter.
Read guide →Circular Economy Ideas at Home
A circular economy aims to keep products and materials useful longer through design, maintenance, reuse, repair and recovery.
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