To the one lost starfish (more accurately called a sea star, since she doesn't have gills, scales, or fins) who gets put back in the water, it matters. Known for her ability to regenerate lost arms, the starfish stands out as a symbol of hope for the environmental impact we can make in our own small ways. Minor but impactful, it could be the piece of trash you pick up while you're out on a routine nature walk -- or biking to work a few days a week instead of driving your car. Perhaps, it's...

Entering into the holidays might not seem like the best time to focus on sustainability. But as we prepare to bring loved ones into our homes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's--now is actually the perfect time to effect change by sharing our environmental ethos with those we care about most. In practical terms, the way you make an impact shows up in the way you shop, cook, and spend time together (before and after the delicious trays are set out and cleaned up)....

For starters, the Google definition of a flexitarian is someone who follows a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or...