Ms. Green

Is There an Eco Way to Brush My Teeth?

Even "natural" toothpastes can have potentially toxic ingredients

By Jessian Choy March 4, 2020

In this story: buyers' guide, toxics, Ms. Green

How to Eat Vegan and Get Protein Too

Ms. Green's list of organic and plastic-, gluten-, soy-, and palm-oil-free groceries

By Jessian Choy February 17, 2020

In this story: vegan, buyers' guide, Ms. Green

What Is the Most Eco-Friendly Pen?

It's hard to recycle pens. Here's what to keep in mind.

By Jessian Choy January 18, 2020

In this story: recycling, Ms. Green

My Menstrual Underwear Has Toxic Chemicals in It

I mailed Thinx to Professor Peaslee. He found PFAS.

By Jessian Choy January 7, 2020

In this story: Ms. Green, toxics, PFAS

What Is the Most Effective Thing an Individual Can Do to Help the Earth?

Reduce your carbon footprint. Here's how.

By Jessian Choy January 9, 2020

In this story: climate change, vegan, vegetarian, Ms. Green

How Do I Avoid Single-Use Containers?

Fight back with reusables!

By Jessian Choy December 21, 2019

In this story: Ms. Green, recycling

How Do I Minimize the Environmental Impact of My Period?

Ms. Green has the answer

By Jessian Choy December 2, 2019

In this story: Ms. Green

What's the Most Sustainable Way to Have a Christmas Tree?

How to avoid toxic holiday chemis-tree

By Jessian Choy November 29, 2019

In this story: holidays, forests, Ms. Green

Is It Time for a Ms. Green?

Yes! Meet Sierra's new green lifestyle columnist, Jessian Choy.

By Jessian Choy October 29, 2019