Ethical shoe brands like Rothy’s, For Your Earth, and many others, have grown in popularity in recent years. However, their popularity still doesn’t compare to that of major name brands like Nike, Adidas, or Converse. Now, however, even the major footwear brands are beginning to embrace sustainable sneaker production –– which should in short time drastically expand the number of consumers buying shoes responsibly. Here’s a list of some of the best sustainable sneakers from major apparel brands.

Green investors typically monitor the environment and look for companies that are spending their time, effort, and money into creating new technologies or products that will help preserve resources while adding value to the economy. They invest in these companies in the hopes of protecting the environment for us all and making a profit down the road.

Most of us try our best to limit the amount of times we visit the gas pump. But as our busy daily routines take center stage, sometimes we forget the little things that cast a greater foundation for fuel conservation. And it's here, the little things, that we can (and should) do better while out on the road. These fuel conservation tips go beyond a rehash of some of the familiar fuel conservation tips you may or may not have read before.

Although cooler weather can bring many beautiful days and lasting memories, it can also have the unfortunate side effect of bringing higher energy bills due to heating costs. High heating costs can lead to headaches and unwanted money-management problems that most people do not want to deal with at the end of the year. Try implementing one or more of these winter energy saving tips and see how much you can cut down on your energy usage costs this winter.

Focusing on seasonal vegetables as we prepare for winter is a sustainable approach to vegetable gardening. Winter vegetables grow slower, need slightly less water, and don’t overdraw on the nutrients in the soil. Here are 8 essential tips you can use for gardening in winter.