APRIL 2026

THEME:  Nourish & Flourish

Feature Story — Sustainability Circles: Joining Forces to Build Greener Lives

Composting initiatives, zero-waste challenges, ecovillages and permaculture-based community programs demonstrate that sustainable living thrives through collective action rather than individual effort. Through environmental justice leaders, community builders and regenerative designers, small daily practices can scale into lasting systems change rooted in connection and shared stewardship. 

Green Living — Sustainable Homes on a Human-Sized Budget

Practical, low-cost strategies that help homeowners and renters reduce energy use, cut waste and extend the lifespan of everyday household items without expensive upgrades. Drawing on sustainability coaches and green-home experts, it emphasizes behavioral shifts, shared resources and small infrastructure improvements that make eco-friendly living both accessible and affordable.

Eco Tip — Sustainable Self-Care: Make-Your-Own Skin Treatments That Heal You and the Planet

Simple, affordable recipes for homemade skincare using pantry ingredients that reduce plastic waste and avoid harsh chemicals commonly found in commercial products. From scrubs and masks to bath salts and rosewater toner, sustainable self-care can be both effective and environmentally responsible.

Fit Body — Everyday Strength: Low-Impact Fitness with What You Already Have

Brief, low-impact “movement snacks” and everyday household items can build strength, improve metabolism and support long-term health without gym equipment. Practical, accessible exercises that fit into busy schedules while protecting joints and preventing sedentary decline.

Healing Ways — Breathing Easy: Holistic Solutions for Allergy Season (working title)

Seasonal allergies through a whole-body lens, examining how stress, endocrine balance and nervous system regulation influence immune reactivity. Highlights preventive tonifocation, calming rituals and locally sourced plant allies that build resilience beyond symptom suppression.

Healthy Kids — Helping Kids Use Less Plastic: Gentle Swaps for Growing Minds

Families can reduce children’s reliance on single-use plastics through practical swaps, early habit formation and engaging, solution-focused education. Featuring environmental policy and microplastics experts, it emphasizes empowering kids with reusable choices and hands-on activities that build lifelong environmental awareness.

Conscious Eating — Spring Bowls with a Low Footprint: Buildable Meals for a Lighter Season

Plant-forward spring bowls as a flexible, low-waste way to celebrate seasonal produce while reducing environmental impact, minimizing food waste and supporting local economies. Highlights mindful ingredient layering, sustainable sourcing and simple sauces that elevate nourishing, one-bowl meals. Plus recipes.

Inspiration — Our One Wild and Precious Life

Explores the relationship between personal well-being and collective care, reminding readers that sustainable living begins with sustaining oneself. Through gentle encouragement and poetic insight, it reframes self-care as an essential foundation for showing up fully for family, community and the planet.

Wise Words — Going Zero Waste: A Conversation With Kathryn Kellogg

Zero-waste advocate Kathryn Kellogg shares practical, approachable strategies for reducing household waste while shifting from a linear to a circular mindset. She discusses mindful consumption, composting, reusable swaps and long-term design solutions that make sustainable living accessible without perfectionism.

Local Earth Day — Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Highlights the global and local momentum behind Earth Day 2026, inviting communities to participate in cleanups, educational events and climate action initiatives under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” It underscores the power of collective engagement while providing space for publishers to feature local celebrations and service opportunities. Publishers are invited to add local event coverage and highlights here.

Natural Pet — At-Home Pet Massage: Gentle Techniques for a Happier Animal

Explores the physical and emotional benefits of at-home massage for dogs, cats and horses, highlighting how simple techniques can improve circulation, mobility and stress regulation. Offers practical guidance on safe methods, reading body language and knowing when professional support is needed.