Madeleine Somerville

Recycling happens at home, in neatly designated bins labeled paper, plastic, and metal. It happens...

I think easily 80% of my home has been purchased secondhand, and then either upcycled,...

The humble light bulb has been around so long that it feels a bit strange...

College isn’t typically thought of as a time for moderation or sustainable living. College, if...

I bought my first house during an incredibly hot real estate market. If we wanted...

When I began my week of going zero-waste, I quickly realized that being prepared was half...

Cities face immense challenges when creating attractive green spaces for their inhabitants, striving to create...

I am a garbage picker and proud of it.  I have no problem taking recyclables...