These 5 eco-friendly paper towel alternatives make it easy to make the switch

by Caroline Siegrist | Tips + Tricks, Kitchen + Dining

I’ve been meaning to switch to an eco-friendly paper towel alternative for years, and if 2020’s quarantine didn’t push you toward a new alternative, maybe we can help! In time for Earth Day, I’ve been chatting with eco-conscious friends and...

We tried The Earthling Co.’s bar shampoo. Here’s what we thought. | Damn you, Social Media Ads series

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

Last year I tried Hairstory’s New Wash Shampoo after seeing some Facebook ads for it, and whoa, our review really resonated with our readers!  So when I saw ads for The Earthling Co. bar shampoo, I knew I wanted to buy it and give it a try too. Note: The...

Resell your used Ergobaby carriers with this cool new program that keeps more baby gear out of landfills

by Kate Etue | Doing Good

When I read that you can now resell your Ergobaby carrier through Ergobaby’s new baby carrier buyback program, I got excited. I’ve tried to be more intentional about making environmentally conscious purchasing decisions lately, whether I’m reducing...

Greta Thunberg and youth climate activism: Editors Best of the Year

by Liz Gumbinner | Editors Best of the Year, Doing Good, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

When we first started this site in 2006, eco-friendly was one of our most popular tags. Parents were concerned about where their products were made, what ingredients were in them, and how they impacted the planet. Then the recession hit. Suddenly no one wanted to pay...

Yes, real Christmas trees are better for the environment than artificial trees. Here are the facts.

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of well-meaning posts from people around my social networks, with comments like, “well I want to protect the environment….that’s why we’re getting a fake Christmas tree this year.” Suddenly I was like crap,...

On acting, activism, and taking action: A conversation with Alysia Reiner

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Doing Good

Considering we’re pretty passionate about activism and binge watching, it’s probably no surprise that we’re a big fan of Alysia Reiner, known best for her role as Natalie “Fig” Figueroa in Orange is the New Black, a show that might have...

These 8 single-use products are going away in our lifetimes. Here are alternatives that make switching easy.

by Liz Gumbinner | Living, Doing Good

I love that increasingly, so many of us are trying to be more mindful with our product purchases, opting for eco-friendly reusable products instead of wasteful single-use alternatives. It doesn’t just make good earth sense, it makes good budget sense. Besides,...

So we don’t normally get excited about toothbrushes, but…

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Doing Good, Kids

Is some new toothbrush a thing to get all pumped about? Generally…no. I mean I am a recent devotee of Quip and Quip Kids after reading Kristen’s raving reviews, but now I’ve found a low-tech toothbrush that gets me just as excited about dental...

Loop delivers your favorite products to your door, while helping the environment in a revolutionary way | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

This is a sponsored message from Loop and Cascade Busy families like the convenience of having favorite household products delivered to their doors, but there can be a lot of packaging involved to keep deliveries arriving safe and intact. That’s where Loop, in...

Here are our favorite mineral sunscreens: 3 splurges and 3 saves, all safer than chemical sunscreens

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

If you’ve seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought  — for you or the environment — you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I started using a...