Sustainable Living – Blog, Articles, & Tips
Explore how living lightly on the land connects our communities to the natural world that supports us. Let this page be your guide to the best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
Solar Cooling
Troy Griepentrog
Easier Shopping for Energy-Efficient Windows
Staff
How to Insulate Your Attic and Save Money Year-round
Megan Hirt
All-Star Energy-Saving Tips
Staff
Thinking Global: The World Clean Energy Awards
Staff
Designing Your Sustainable Home: 10 Things Every Eco-Home Should Have
Judith A. Stock
A Fabulous Green Prefabricated Home: Living in L.A.
Robyn Griggs Lawrence
Super Solar Cells
Erika Bentson
New and Improved Wind Power
Greg Pahl
Defeat the Debris: How to Dispose of Construction Waste
Misty Mcnally
Easy Tips to Plan a Green, Earth-friendly Wedding: To Love, Honor and Cherish the Earth
Amy Seif
Fab Floors: Eco-Friendly Flooring Options for Green Design
Susan Lahey
Sustainable, Local, Pesticide-Free Flowers: The Bride Carried Green
Carol Crupper
Ranch House Revival: A Green Renovation from the Ground Up
Kelly Smith
Bright Ideas for Home Lighting
Megan Phelps
News from MOTHER: Renewables to the Rescue
The Mother Earth News Editors
Easy DIY Solar Lighting
Charles Higginson
Vote with Your Dollars: Opt for Green Energy
Tim Wacker
Passive Solar Home Design
MOTHER EARTH NEWS Editors
Earth-Sheltered Houses
MOTHER EARTH NEWS Editors
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