Sustainable Living

August 14, 2024

These Modern Homesteaders Live Off the Grid, but They’re Extremely Online

In corners of the internet — and in wooded, undeveloped parts of the country — young men are documenting their efforts to to live off the […]
July 25, 2024

For Years, TikTok Told Us What to Buy. Now the Trend Is to Consume Less.

The trend of “underconsumption core” romanticizes buying and using only what you need. Yes, being normal is now trending. Experts say it’s a response to a […]
May 3, 2024

They Found a Tiny Home in the Catskills: an Original Bolt-Together House

The tiny cabin, one of the few extant examples of a popular 1970s design, had no heat or toilet. But it was theirs for $65,000. One […]
January 9, 2024

Former Twitter Executive Builds a Dream Home for His Family in Sonoma

Bruce Falck, who left Twitter during Elon Musk’s takeover bid, had other things on his mind: completing a longed-for family home in Northern California. Bruce Falck […]
November 7, 2023

Sustainability in Watches: A Story in 6 Pieces

The industry’s response to calls for change has been complex, but the debut of these watches over the last 50 years provides some insight. In 2017, […]
November 7, 2023

‘Meaningful Transparency’ Is Expert’s Goal for the Watch World

Breitling’s sustainability director says ‘data dumps’ don’t help the public understand environmental efforts. Since joining the Swiss watchmaker Breitling in April 2020, Aurelia Figueroa has overseen […]
October 4, 2023

What Kind of Year Has It Been for Gardeners? An Aggravating One.

From spongy moth caterpillars to torrential rains, this garden season has been plagued by one challenge after another. The linen closet did not hold nearly enough […]
July 30, 2023

SunRay Kelley, Master Builder of the Counterculture, Dies at 71

The go-to guru for those seeking their dream yurt, spiritual retreat or treehouse, he brought forth his handmade structures like a wizard with a chain saw. […]
April 20, 2023

Coach Has a New Sustainable Fashion Brand. Will Shoppers Go For It?

Coachtopia, a new sub-brand from the American fashion house, uses waste or recycled materials to make new products. Will it catch on? During an interview in […]
March 21, 2023

Jeremy Scott Speaks for the First Time Since His Split From Moschino

The former creative director of the Italian label shared what his future holds, what brought him to Seoul and the celebrity Oscar gown that was his […]