If you’re trying to go green, you’re likely familiar with the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. While reducing consumption and recycling empty bottles are pretty straightforward, reusing items requires a little more creativity.

Every day we make dozens of choices that affect the world around us. On their own, each individual action might not seem important for sustainability, but bit-by-bit these lifestyle choices can make a real impact on the world right now—and the world we leave behind for future generations.

While we typically think about air pollution in crowded cities or near smoke-plumed factories, you might be surprised to learn that indoor air pollutants exist inside your home, too.

For years, occupational therapists have used weighted blankets to help kids with autism and other disorders sleep better. But recently they have surged in popularity, even among people without diagnosed sleep issues. Why? Partly because sleeping under a weighted blanket is ultra-cozy—as if you’re enjoying a sustained hug—and partly because there’s some good science1 behind the idea that weighted blankets...