You’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out.
What can go in my blue bin? The answer can be different from one neighborhood to the next, but fortunately, following some key guidelines should help improve your recycling no matter where you live.
By Bonnie Berkowitz, Artur Galocha and Adrian BlancoHow an engagement bike changed one couple’s life
An engagement bicycle kicked off a revaluation of how Nivi Achanta and her fiance wanted to spend money as a couple.
By Michael J. CorenBuy an electric vehicle now or wait? Here’s how to decide.
Should you buy an electric car? Advice for people on the EV market.
By Michael J. CorenYou need a bidet, but not for the reason you think
Bidets are booming in popularity. Here's what to know about their history, environmental impact and other benefits before you buy.
By Michael J. CorenYour stove is the first appliance to get a battery, but not the last
Traditionally, batteries’ purpose was to make gadgets portable. Today, they’re a shortcut in our path to “electrify everything.”
By Michael J. CorenWhy Americans should eat lentils every day
When it comes to combating climate change, the lentil may be the perfect legume.
By Michael J. CorenThe iPhone is staging a quiet revolution in how we charge our devices
To reach net-zero emissions, our machines need to talk to the grid. With clean energy charging, Apple enlisted millions of iPhones to do just that.
By Michael J. CorenWhy airlines want to charge you for flying on french-fry oil
Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is the most promising way for the aviation industry to replace fossil fuels in aircraft — and for you to feel better about flying.
By Michael J. CorenI tried, and failed, to install a heat pump. Here’s how to do it right.
The Inflation Reduction Act offers large incentives for millions of Americans to install heat pumps in their homes. Here's how to do it.
By Michael J. CorenWhy composting doesn’t have to be hard anymore
New technology and services are making it easier to compost, whether you live out in the country or in a 400-square-foot apartment.
By Michael J. CorenElectric vehicles can now power your home for three days
The next generation of EV batteries will power your home and feed energy to the grid.
By Michael J. CorenA new kind of bond is enlisting Americans in the fight against climate change
Green bonds are helping ordinary citizens fund the clean energy transition.
By Michael J. CorenWe still use appliances like it’s 1970. There’s a better way.
Some popular energy-saving tips for our home appliances are proving to be old and outdated myths. Here's how we can do better.
By Michael J. CorenComparing green funeral options, from composting to natural burial to water cremation
If you're planning a green funeral, you have a lot of choice. The Post's climate coach explains how much each one costs, both for you and the planet.
By Michael J. CorenYou’re not going to stop shopping for new clothes. Here’s what to do instead.
For an Earth-friendly closet, how you shop — finding ways to reduce unnecessary purchases of new items, thinking about how you might wear what you buy and looking for clothes that will last — matters.
By Allyson ChiuWhy you should almost always wash your clothes on cold
Laundry can be the most significant thing that you do when it comes to reducing your clothes' environmental impact, experts say.
By Allyson ChiuThe climate-friendly way to furnish your home
How to keep old furniture out of landfills and choose new, sustainable pieces that will do minimal harm to the environment.
By Scott KirkwoodWhy The Washington Post is starting a climate advice column
Our new Climate Coach introduces himself.
By Michael J. CorenIn one state, every class teaches climate change — even P.E.
New Jersey teachers are explaining the problem even in subjects like art, social studies and languages.
By Caroline PrestonWe should eat more plants. Here’s which ones are best for the planet.
Some plant-based foods are better for the environment than others.
By Tamar Haspel