Deck the halls with boughs of [native] holly! ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Are you ready for a very festive season after the low-key gatherings of recent years? Here are five ways to create a social and sustainable Christmas and New Year that will fill …

I was a vegetarian for over a decade, and I love plant-based foods. I enjoy tofu, legumes, mushrooms, cauliflower; almost all the foods used to meet nutrition requirements without animal products.

I started looking at labels back in 2011 when I went vegan. At that point, it was less about living a low-tox lifestyle and more about making sure I wasn’t purchasing items that were tested on animals or made with animal products. I found many brands pr…