ArcaMax

The next time you use an app to order food, make a few simple choices to reduce waste. Look for restaurants offering reusable takeout containers through services like DeliverZero (on the DoorDash app), which uses reusable ...Read More

If you wear disposable contact lenses, never flush them down the toilet or rinse them down the sink. These tiny plastic lenses can pass through wastewater treatment systems and contribute to microplastic pollution in ...Read More

Winter utility bills can keep you up at night, but lowering your thermostat at bedtime may help in more ways than one. The National Sleep Foundation has traditionally recommended a bedroom temperature of 60 to 67 degrees ...Read More

Before tossing beauty products that didn't work out or have passed their expiration date, consider whether they can be repurposed. A thoroughly cleaned mascara wand makes a handy tool for scrubbing dirt from jewelry ...Read More

Before tossing an empty chip bag, candy wrapper or juice pouch, tear it completely open down both sides so it lays flat. Small animals -- including birds, squirrels, raccoons and skunks -- can be attracted to crumbs and ...Read More

Before buying a brand-new pair of shoes, check a thrift store, resale site or consignment shop for a pre-owned pair. Manufacturing a new pair of shoes can generate roughly 13 to 35 kilograms of CO2e, depending on the ...Read More