A few years ago, a friend inspired me to pot a succulent container garden. I discovered that trendy jade, aeonium and echeveria are the most forgiving, low-maintenance sun-loving plants I could ever ...

A person's hand holds a green plastic drink bottle over a trash can lined with a blue bag. - Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images Using reusable water bottles at the tap, and fizzing up sparkling water and soda ...