Green Living 101

Going green can involve making little changes in your home that will have major impact on the planet.

Green Living Tips

Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Energy-saving changes that will lower your bills and prove that you can live green without sacrificing style or comfort.

25 Easy Ways to Help Save the Planet

Here's how to do your part for the environment (with hardly any effort).

Photo: Monica Buck

Easy Beach-Inspired Decorating Ideas

No oceanside view? No problem. Steal these simple tricks for bringing a seasonal vibe into your home.

Photo: Ditte Isager

How Green Are You?

Check out Real Simple's carbon facts to see exactly how your (small) actions can make a (big) difference.

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9 Things You Can Do to Save Water

Use these guidelines to see how many gallons you can conserve each year.

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Paper construction of Earth (Earth Day) by Matthew Sporzynski

Easy Ideas for Going Green

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Children playing outside near clothesline

What Eco-Friendly Changes Have You Made?
Real Simple readers share their green tips.

Swap Party Shopping List

Hosting the How to Host a Swap Party? In addition to olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper, here’s what you’ll need to entertain 8 guests.

2 bunches herbs (such as chives, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, or cilantro)
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2 lemons
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1 bunch asparagus (optional)
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