More and more Americans want to live more sustainably—we're diving into what that means

A new series from CNBC Make It will evaluate different facets of consumerism and finance and how they relate to climate change and sustainability. It will address what it really means to invest in a socially-conscious manner; outline concrete steps individuals can take cut their eco-footprint and explain the difference these small-scale actions actually make; and evaluate the greenest options in industries from online retail to travel to beauty.