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One thing that has become abundantly clear to me over the last year is that everything you do has a ripple effect. When it comes to taking care of the planet, that's a good thing — if you stop purchasing paper towels, for example, that's one less tree that has to be cut down. As your new habits become routine, remember that what you're doing is making a difference, even if you can't see it right away. Everything adds up! If you're ready to say goodbye forever to traditional paper towels, plastic wrap, and facial tissues, you're in luck —...

Can you smell that through your semi-congested sinuses? Spring has sprung. The blossoms? They are a bloomin. The leaves? They are unfurlin. And all over the place, people are plotting how to turn whatever bits of bare earth they have access to—be it a backyard or window box—into gardens. Big or small, urban or otherwise, there are plenty of rewards to reap from getting your hands dirty this way. Not only do studies show that gardening is good for your mental and physical health. But if you decide to get in on the growing trend of planting a pollinator garden,...

One thing that has become abundantly clear to me over the last year is that everything you do has a ripple effect. When it comes to taking care of the planet, that's a good thing — if you stop purchasing paper towels, for example, that's one less tree that has to be cut down. As your new habits become routine, remember that what you're doing is making a difference, even if you can't see it right away. Everything adds up! If you're ready to say goodbye forever to traditional paper towels, plastic wrap, and facial tissues, you're in luck —...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays to write about, as I always discover such cool, sustainable products and brands. There are hundreds of companies out there with the sole mission of helping consumers live more eco-friendly lives, and I, for one, love finding all the small ways that I can change my daily routine for the better. Even little changes can add up to a big change in the world, and for Earth Day this year, I challenge you...

While it hasn’t necessarily felt like it due to some recent late-season snow flurries, it’s technically springtime which means I’ve got gardening on my mind! My domain includes the flower beds that surround our house on all sides and my collection of pots that I like to use for annuals, while my eldest son typically oversees the raised beds in our vegetable garden. I can’t wait to get out there and start planting, and I’m sure I’m not the only one itching to my hands dirty! :-) So to help us all start this growing season out on the right...