//

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.

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 9: Wash In Cold Water Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 9: Wash In Cold Water

Framing Double 2-by-4 Walls Image

Framing Double 2-by-4 Walls

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 8: Lower Your Water Heater Temp. Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 8: Lower Your Water Heater Temp.

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 7: Air Dry Your Clothes and Dishes Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 7: Air Dry Your Clothes and Dishes

5 Calming, Handmade Mother's Day Gifts Image

5 Calming, Handmade Mother's Day Gifts

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 6: Do Full Loads of Laundry and Dishes Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 6: Do Full Loads of Laundry and Dishes

Earth Day 2013: Action Essential to Reduce Environmental Impact Image

Earth Day 2013: Action Essential to Reduce Environmental Impact

Simple and Green Building Image

Simple and Green Building

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 5: Close Your Windows! Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 5: Close Your Windows!

My Journey Home From Chemical Sensitivities Image

My Journey Home From Chemical Sensitivities

Paula Baker-Laporte

Explore National Parks in Your Area Image

Explore National Parks in Your Area

Love Lawn Games Image

Love Lawn Games

Fine Vintage: Living Simply in Ventura, California Image

Fine Vintage: Living Simply in Ventura, California

Jessica Kellner

Reduce Cancer Risk: Eliminate Chemical Carcinogens from Your Home Image

Reduce Cancer Risk: Eliminate Chemical Carcinogens from Your Home

Megan E. Phelps

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 4: Turn Down Your Thermostat Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 4: Turn Down Your Thermostat

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 3: Plug Your Electronics Into Power Strips Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 3: Plug Your Electronics Into Power Strips

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 2: Switch to CFL or LED Lighting Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 2: Switch to CFL or LED Lighting

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 1: Call Your Utility Company Image

30 Steps to Energy Efficiency - Step 1: Call Your Utility Company

Declining Gasoline Consumption Means We Don't Need Pipelines Image

Declining Gasoline Consumption Means We Don't Need Pipelines

Earth Policy Institute

Building My Net Zero Energy Home: Floor Joists Image

Building My Net Zero Energy Home: Floor Joists

Become a Member of Mother Earth News Today!

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time

It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let Mother Earth News show you how with hundreds of online learning videos, live Q&A sessions, and more for just $3.33/month!

Online video learning library, featuring 600+ videos with more added every month
Admission to all online video workshops, including expert interviews and live Q&As
A year of Mother Earth News magazine, backed by 50+ years of trusted DIY guidance
Bonus digital subscription — access new issues anywhere life takes you
Everyday member discounts on eco-friendly products in the Mother Earth News Store
Unrestricted access to online content — members get to view the latest articles, recipes, and project ideas before non-members can

Gift Orders

Canadian Members • International Members

Canadian membership: 1 year (includes postage & GST)