Ten Easy Ways to Run Your Refrigerator Cheaper

While that aging refrigerator is probably an energy hog, not everyone can afford a more efficient model. Here are ten ways to cool off Old Faithful’s monthly power bill.

The Easy Way to Give Up Meat

Really want to help the environment? Consider cutting back on the amount of meat you consume — or go vegetarian altogether. Here’s how.

How to Keep Your Kids Happy (and Green) This Summer

It’s a balancing act: keeping your kids occupied with summer games, while keeping it all clean and green. But a little planning makes for greener, happier children.

Green Building: Tankless Water Heaters

Unlike conventional water heaters, tankless models don’t spend all day heating water warm for a few minutes of use. Than means big energy savings for you.

Five Ways to Fight Retail Over-Packaging

Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard, and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here’s what you can do to fight back.

Make the Switch to a Natural Deodorant

No, there’s not a firm link between aluminum-based deodorants and cancer. But if you’re trying to reduce your family’s chemical exposure, consider natural deodorants.

Tell Mosquitoes to Buzz Off (Without Pesticides)

Summer mean another chapter in the war against mosquitoes. But don’t automatically reach for that spray can. See if these natural insect control methods will work for you.

How to Calculate and Cut Your Home’s Eco Impact

Getting a handle on home energy costs can seem overwhelming. But a new generation of online tools can help make greening your household faster, easier, and more effective.

Revive the Rag Bag!

Somewhere on the web, a site asks, “Can you imagine life without paper towels?” Frankly, yes. Our ancestors managed, and we can, too. Here’s how.

Five Ways to Green Your Child’s Classroom

Your kids are watching: How you treat the Earth’s resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience teaches the greenest lessons possible.

Five Steps Toward Healthier, Earth-Friendly Laundry

Washing and drying clothes accounts for 6 percent of the United States’ annual energy consumption. But you can save money — and green your laundry — with these simple changes.

Five Ways to Help Our Disappearing Bees

Colony Collapse Disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe’s bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

A Giant List of Summer Cooling Tips

With summer officially around the corner and temperatures edging higher, the Lighter Footstep editors have put together a giant list of ways to keep your cool.