Sustainability

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A beautifully upcycled sage green wooden chest of drawers in a cozy, sunlit living room corner, showcasing sustainable home decor.

How to Upcycle Furniture: A Beginner's Guide to Home Decor

At a local auction house, a beginner can find a solid chest of drawers for £60 or a sofa for £50, ready for a new life, according to theguardian .

Elena Martinez·July 10, 2026

A sleek, sustainable cooling unit in a bright, plant-filled home, representing eco-friendly innovation and a commitment to a cooler planet.

The Larder

IKEA Foundation Grants $25 Million for Sustainable Cooling Solutions

Every second for the next three decades, approximately ten new air conditioners will be sold, fueling a global cooling demand that already accounts for over 7% of annual greenhouse gas emissions, acco

Beatrice Dubois·June 11, 2026

A stylish dining table set with cloth napkins, contrasted with a subtle background hinting at the environmental impact of disposable paper napkins.

Shop the Look

Reusable cloth napkins slash household waste and boost sustainability

Even at an improbable $0.

Imani Adebayo·June 6, 2026

A lush greenhouse filled with diverse blooming annual and perennial flowers, highlighting the new disease-resistant 'Sparkle & Shine' Petunia in the foreground.

The Sanctuary

Danziger Unveils 2026-2027 Annuals & Perennials Catalogs

Danziger's latest catalog introduces the 'Sparkle & Shine' Petunia, engineered to resist common diseases.

Elena Martinez·June 1, 2026

A lush tomato plant in a home garden, with a banana peel placed at its base, symbolizing natural soil enrichment and healthy plant growth.

Hearth & Garden

Home gardeners use banana peels to enrich soil

A simple banana peel, often tossed in the trash, can be steeped in water for 24 hours to create a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer for your plants, according to Real Simple .

Beatrice Dubois·May 18, 2026