Buying Guides

What Is the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, and Could It Put Money in Your Pocket?

I Just Moved and Bought NOTHING From Amazon. Here’s How.

What Amazon Doesn't Want You to Know About Prime Day

6 Sustainable Queer-Owned Businesses to Support

Why Is It So Hard to Avoid Shopping at Amazon?

The Broke Environmentalist's Guide to Ethical Grocery Shopping

Are You Losing Money on Your Rewards Credit Card?

What Makes a Sunscreen Reef-Safe?

How to Double Your EBT Dollars at the Farmers Market

Your Complete Guide to Shopping the Farmers Market on a Budget

15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Something on Sale

5 Ways to Defeat Influencer-Driven Impulse Buys

What Locals Wish Tourists Knew Before Booking a Trip

A Traveler's Checklist for Spotting Greenwashing

10 Climate Careers You Can Break Into Without Starting from Scratch

How to Land Your First Climate Job

Memorial Day Sales: What to Buy and What to Skip

You Have Permission to Pass on these 8 Spring “Must-Haves”

Everything You Need to Know About Rain Barrels

What’s Holding Back Plug‑In Solar in the U.S?

Spring Cleaning? Consider Selling These Appliances If You Don't Use Them

31 Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts, as Low as $0

The Outdoor Gear You Should Always Buy Secondhand

100 Years of David Attenborough

These Are the Foods Hit Hardest by Tariffs

A Consumer's Guide to Influencer Marketing

How to Recession-Proof Your Grocery Cart

30 Spring Produce Recipes to Try This Season

Why Your Groceries May Cost More Than Your Neighbor's

20+ Zero-Waste Recipes for Spring Produce

The Quiet Ways AI Shopping Bots Get You to Spend More

7 Ways to Fix Your Soil for a Bountiful Harvest

How Private Equity Is Killing Community Thrift Stores

Your Parked EV Could Save the Grid

Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback

If You Need a Laptop, You May Want to Buy It Soon

Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?

What to Plant in a Modern Victory Garden

Emergency Prep Without Panic Buying: A Smarter Way to Stock Up

Our Favorite Ways to Cook with Beans: 30 Recipes

Emergency Prep That Won't Stress You Out

How Lawns Took Over America

Want to Save on Subscriptions? Rotate Them!

6 Things Experienced Gardeners Wish They Knew Earlier

Overwhelmed by Thrifting? Try These 5 Tips

How to Really Understand Your Relationship With Money

Where to Buy Refurbished Fitness Trackers

Where to Buy Vinyl Records, CDs, and Retro Media

What Is Lifestyle Creep and How Do You Avoid It?

Your Financial Spring Cleaning Checklist

The Best Places to Buy Retro Games Online and Offline

Self-Care in the Age of Aesthetics

Here’s How to Revamp Your Wardrobe Without Buying Anything

Local Restaurants Are Struggling: Here's How to Help

How Your Tax Dollars Fund Climate Solutions in Your City

10 Strategies to Save Up for Big Purchases

10 Money Questions Every Couple Should Ask

Why Loose-Leaf Tea Is a Tiny Act of Rebellion (and Care)

Why Buying from BIPOC Farmers Matters

8 Black Innovators and Their Trailblazing Climate Solutions

14 Sustainable Brands Founded by Black, Brown, and Indigenous Leaders

Why It's So Hard to Let Go of Aspirational Clutter

60+ Solid Swaps for Liquid Shampoo, Soap, and Cleaning Products

Leaving Spotify? 16 Ethical Alternatives and Tips to Transition

Has Fast Fashion Stolen Our Personal Style?

The Science Behind Impulse Buys, and Why Your Brain Loves Them

Is Costco Doing Enough on Sustainability?

The State of Public Bikes and Scooters in U.S. Cities

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Clothes

Why Audiobooks Are More Than a Trend

Trader Joe's Has a Cult Following, But Is It Sustainable?

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping

100+ of the Most Sustainable Beauty and Personal Care Brands at Amazon

The 10 Most Sustainable Cleaning Brands on Amazon

9 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Target

4 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Costco

9 Sustainable Cleaning Brands at Walmart

50+ of the Most Sustainable Beauty Brands at Target

20 Free Plans That Are Way Better Than Brunch

5 Mocktails & Cocktails Made From Food Waste

Easy Sustainability Hacks for Grocery Shopping

Regenerative Agriculture is Just One Part of the Solution

Don’t Forget to Claim Green Tax Credits

Science-Backed Hacks to Make Home Cooking Easier (and More Fun!)

Sustainable Wine: What to Look for on the Label

8 Easy Ways to Cut Down Your Grocery Bills

Cut Down on Food Waste With These Fridge Organization Tips

Proven Ways To Stick To Resolutions

The Biggest Climate Wins of 2025

Ways to Reconnect with Nature, No Matter Where You Live

5 Cozy DIY Winter and Holiday Decor Ideas

Our Community’s 5 Favorite Climate Documentaries

5 Closet Cleanout Methods That Actually Make Decluttering Easier

5 Brand Rating Tools You Can Actually Trust

12 Simple, Local Ways to Get Involved in Community Climate Work

Is It More Sustainable to Shop Local?

How Unplugging Can Curb Overconsumption

Surefire Ways to Lower Your Screentime at Home (And Actually Feel Good About It)

The Commons Team's 10 Favorite Cookbooks

10 Ways to Give Back to Your Community This Holiday Season