Green Living Directory
Going green means a lot more than recycling, although that is a major contribution. Going green involves lifestyle changes that will help conserve energy and resources. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how green living works, what you can do to be environmentally friendly, and much more.
Medical Reference
-
Baking Soda: What Can It Do for You?
What can baking soda do for you? Learn when to use this household product and when to leave it on the shelf.
-
Asthma Triggers and How to Avoid Them
WebMD explains how to keep your home free of asthma triggers -- and your child breathing easily.
-
Organic Lawn Care Without Pesticides
WebMD tells you how to keep your lawn healthy - and pesticide-free.
-
Safer Pest Control
WebMD explains how to rid your home of bugs and pests with minimal use of toxic pesticides.
Features
-
25 Ways to Create a Green and Healthy Home
Experts share tips to make your home environmentally safe.
-
Clutter Control: Is Too Much 'Stuff' Draining You?
Get your clutter under control, and your attitude and health just may improve, too.
-
How to Create a Greener, Cleaner, Healthier Home
New techniques and new products make healthy housecleaning easier than ever. New techniques and new products make healthy housecleaning easier than ever.
-
Toxic Turf
Schools are spraying herbicides and pesticides on their grounds to control pests from yellow jackets to ants. But who's paying attention to the harmful effects these chemicals have on the nation's schoolchildren?
Video
-
What Does 'Organic' on a Food Label Mean? No Pesticides, Fertilizers, or GMOs?
What USDA standards does a food have to pass in order to earn the word organic on its label?
-
Plastics and Your Hormones
A new study suggests that plastic could affect your health.
-
Going Organic and Effects of Toxins
Is going organic worth the price? Studies are trying to find a definitive answer.
-
Safe Air During Renovation
Renovating your home can be hazardous to your health if you don't take precautions to keep your work environment safe.
Slideshows & Images
-
Bust Your Clutter Hotspots
Is clutter driving you crazy? Try these simple tips to clear 8 common clutter hotspots in your home.
-
Eco-Friendly Parenting
Use these ideas to create a greener environment for your baby. These earth-friendly parenting suggestions create a more natural space for your little one.