Sustainablility can seem so complicated. It doesn’t have to be.
It simply means practices we can keep up indefinitely without causing harm.
Where can you find carefully researched, balanced, and practical information that can help you live in harmony with nature?
Right here. Read Sustainability Scout regularly!
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It’s a jungle out there. A wilderness of clashing claims and rants about our environment. Let Sustainability Scout explore the jungle––do the research––so you don’t have to. Come here often for useful, reliable information and tips to enhance your green lifestyle. And check out my books.

The ultimate Guide to Green Living: 156 tips to save money, improve your health, and transform your community
With all these practical tips, you’re sure to find some you haven’t thought of yet.

Before and after the first Earth Day 1970
A view of environmental history from 50 years before to 50 years after Earth Day. Learn what problems we have solved since Earth Day, which we haven’t solved, and which ones no one had thought of yet.

When the river ran gray
The only book-length description of the third-worst coal ash spill in American history, the Dan River coal ash spill of 2014. What did industry, government, and environmentalists do wrong? And what can we learn from it?
Nurturing nature and saving money: how to be frugal with electricity

5 practical tips to be a more environmentally conscious consumer
Food waste in America: 12 ways to help reduce it

7 worst greenwashing examples and how not to be deceived

9 practical tips for an eco-friendly kitchen remodel

Home air pollution: (how to improve indoor air quality)

What is slow food? 16 ways to benefit (without becoming a snob)
A guide to fabrics: what is a sustainable fabric?
10 simple ways to save water at home

7 safe and responsible ways to dispose of used cooking oil at home

Do you make these 7 common recycling mistakes?

What is green cleaning and what does it look like in your home?
8 ways to shop more sustainably on Amazon

Do we need coercive tactics to reach environmental goals?

How organic cotton is better than conventional cotton

12 easy ways to live more sustainably at home

Recycling right: how clean is clean enough?

Cooking for one on a budget: easy, eco-friendly meal ideas

The Lorax: environmental warning still valuable after 50 years

Natural mosquito control: how to get rid of the nasty bugs

7 ideas for a sustainable, low-maintenance backyard

Sustainable products: is reusable always better than single use?

Have an eco-friendly bathroom in 3 easy steps

Your sustainable kitchen: must-have no waste, non-toxic utensils

11 common recycling myths and what to do about them

How to transform your ordinary lawn to a beautiful biodiverse lawn

Rechargeable batteries vs disposable batteries: which are best?

Hemp fabric vs cotton and bamboo: how sustainable is it?

What can we use instead of paper towels?

Lawn alternatives for a more sustainable yard

Dishwasher vs hand washing: which is the most eco-friendly?

Why use silicone kitchen tools and cooking utensils?

Leather, faux leather, vegan leather, and the environment

How to save energy with window treatments

Reusable cloth grocery bags vs plastic bags

The hidden costs of not going green

The health benefits of drinking water

The recycling process: how a materials recovery facility works

Bamboo products and sustainability: how eco-friendly are they?

12 sustainable living tips through waste reduction

8 cool solar products for your home: buyer’s guide

Promoting sustainable living: the power of many

Online shopping vs in-store shopping: which is more eco-friendly?

How to reduce food waste by understanding food date labels

Environmental degradation and the plagues of Revelation

Inconvenient convenience food, or, Tuna doesn’t need help

The three pillars of sustainability explained

The many benefits of outdoor solar LED lights

Do you need a home drinking water filter system?
