Topic: Consumers Union of U.S. Inc.

Opinion: My bargain-hunting backlash

Frenzied dickering just adds to my holiday stress. Paying full price is easier – and it supports local jobs.

Deck the halls with LED lights

A more environmentally friendly holiday doesn’t have to feel as if the Grinch already stole Christmas.

Amazon's 'Frustration-Free Packaging' finally addresses a gadget fan's pet peeve

Heat up that iron: a guide to ecofriendly clothing care

Because 60 percent of the energy use on clothing is tied to its care, how you clean your clothes matters more to the environment than what they’re made of.

The U.S. mortgage game: How should it change?

As Washington works to bail out firms laden with bad debts, discussions begin on preventing a recurrence.

Before you buy those organic bluejeans...

Which is most ecofriendly, organic cotton or polyester? The answer may surprise you.

Before you buy those organic bluejeans...

Which is most ecofriendly, organic cotton or polyester? The answer may surprise you.

Opinion: Patriotic answer to $4-a-gallon gas: Drive less, and slow down

Don't wait for a tech fix. Help America save big by driving 55.

Good-looking grass is as simple as 1-2-3

Easy ways to growing a lush lawn, which has environmental benefits

How green is that product?

An increasing number of consumers want ‘green’ products for their homes. How to determine which ones are and which ones claim to be but aren’t?

EarthTalk: Greener ways to cut the grass

Electric mowers – corded and battery-operated – get good marks for smaller lawns, but they’re not cheap.

Food crisis softens resistance to genetically modified (GM) food

At Rome summit, UN calls for $20 billion a year to feed hungry and fund a new ‘green revolution.’

The Monitor's View: How to avoid panic at the pump

Gasoline at nearly $4 a gallon has already cut driving the most since 1942.

'Hormone-free' milk spurs labeling debate

Some say chemical company is behind efforts to sink 'rBGH-free' milk choice.

'Hormone-free' milk spurs labeling debate

Some say chemical company is behind efforts to sink 'rBGH-free' milk choice.

What would Delta-Northwest merger cost flying public?

The deal could lead to further airline consolidations.

A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money

Dow drops before inching back, produce labels you can trust, a rise in workplace harassment.

Amid loan worries, a silver lining for students

Almost half of college students fail to collect all of the federal loans – fixed at 6.8 percent – that they are eligible to receive.

Why printer ink is so expensive

Complex technology and staunch patent enforcement help keep ink prices high. Still, some low-cost alternatives can be found.