Dear EarthTalk: I want to use cleaning products that are healthier for the environment, but I worry that baking soda and the like won’t really get my tub and toilet germ-free. Should I continue using bleach products in the bathroom? — Margaret Pierce, Columbia, MO When it comes to...

Eco-friendly Home Décor by Tara V. When shopping for eco home décor, it is important to consider fabric options and hardwoods. Many fabrics are not earth friendly due to the manufacturing process, and it is always best to use furniture from sustainable sources. Many furniture companies are...

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk I’ve heard of extremely environmentally friendly homes and communities called “Earthships” popping up across the U.S. What are they exactly? – Kelsey Kuehn, Kirtland, OH An Earthship is a kind of passive...