Facebook is a financial juggernaut that claims to be committed to a clean energy future, but the discovery of a Zuckerberg-funded SuperPac promoting the world’s filthiest fossil fuels has the Internet crying foul.

We don’t feel it or see it as we’re surfing the web or clicking “Like” on cat memes, but the internet generates a lot of pollution. See, the internet lives on giant electricity-sucking servers housed in climate-controlled data centers all over the world. The bigger the website, the more servers it takes to keep it up and running….

The new V.Cological for Sea Turtles Collection gives back to the Sea Turtle Restoration Project. 

Surf and skatewear label Volcom launched it’s V.Cological Collection back in 2007, offering a range of clothing to “protect our planet’s rapidly shrinking natural resources.” With summer season and beach time around the corner, the ladieswear designers decided to put together a cute collection of ocean and sea turtle-themed tees, dresses, shorts, bikinis and flip flops. Not only are these cute digs perfect for warm weather, but a percentage of proceeds from the collection will go toward helping save the seriously endangered sea turtles.

Beauty can come at a cost, but toxic lead in lipstick may be taking it too far.

According to a study conducted by UC Berkeley researchers and published in a recent issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, high levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, were found in some of the leading brands of lipstick ingredients.

The study comes after a 2012 FDA review of 400 major lipstick products in which the agency declared the levels of lead posed no serious threats because there is “limited absorption.” But, in …

Let’s say you need an engagement ring, a farmhouse kitchen table, or a new desk, but you just aren’t finding exactly what you want out in the marketplace. You know what you want–you’ve got a picture in your head–and you even come close, but nothing is just right.

That’s where CustomMade comes in–it’s an online marketplace committed to matching makers and buyers together for the creation of all kinds of custom-made goods. Successful pairings have produced products ranging  from wedding dresses and handmade shoes to ceramics, humidors, liquor …

It isn’t easy being green. Sometimes, adopting eco-friendly habits — whether avoiding plastic bags or researching sustainable food options — only seems to add more stress to our already hectic lives.

But one green habit might be as easy as skipping next Sunday’s grocery trip. A study published in the Journal of the Transportation Research Forum reveals that grocery delivery is easier not only on you, but on the planet, too. Using Seattle as a model, engineers at the University of Washington found that …

It is hard to believe that something so detrimental to our health is prevalent in more than 90 percent of American homes.

The microwave oven may very well be energy efficient, cost-effective, and convenient, but there is a reason why it has been the focus of research studies and subsequently denounced for its negative health consequences. Microwaving essentially kills nutritional value and deems food devoid of the wholesomeness it so deserves, all the while infusing your body with possible cancer-causing agents. Take the time, for your health’s sake, to replace the microwave with …

Planning a graduation party, family reunion, or just a backyard barbecue with a few friends? Grill up a tasty feast without the big carbon footprint.

If you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout, big or small, you’re probably tempted to reach for the old standbys: paper plates, plastic cutlery, canned beverages, and packaged meats. Unfortunately, along with ease and convenience, these American barbecue staples come with a lot of unnecessary waste and negative environmental impacts.

With a little planning and some flexibility, you can plan a gorgeous cookout with delicious food that …

With the increased popularity of natural and organic skincare and cosmetic ranges fueled by some well known celebrities even launching their own lines, there has been more attention drawn to the many harmful ingredients in everyday personal care products like nail polish, and the benefits of going ‘chemical free’.

Most of us are becoming more mindful of what we are putting on our faces each morning, but one cosmetic item that’s gaining more attention for it’s toxic chemical cocktail, is nail polish. With summer …