6 Vegan and Eco-Friendly Winter Boots
Winter boots don't need to be made from animals to keep you warm.
11 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides That Will Impress Everyone — Plus, Advice for the Holiday From Longtime Vegans
Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes — and these vegan recipes will help keep your Turkey Day turkey-free.
Australian Bushfires: What Caused Them, Death Toll, and More
Over the past few weeks, tragic bushfires have been tearing through eastern Australia.
Alex Trebek Once Donated $2 Million of Land for Conservation
Alex Trebek once purchased more than 60 acres of land and donated it to a Los Angeles conservancy.
The Global Climate Strike vs. Black Friday
What Do I Do With Non-Recyclable Plastic? (And How Do I Identify It?)
Not all materials are created equal and certainly not all plastic is, either.
Nationwide Animal Cruelty Bill Now Just Needs President's Signature to Become a Law
The PACT Act has passed in the Senate!
Cactus Leather Is the Newest Eco-Friendly Fabric
The Queen Is Done With Fur
Are Plastic Straws Recyclable?
You don’t have to self-identify as an eco-warrior to know that straws are having a moment right now.
Ponix Is Bringing Local Produce to Food Deserts With Hydroponic Technology
“We believe everybody should have access to fresh food,” the Ponix CEO tells Green Matters.
Delhi Air Pollution Levels Reach Record-Breaking Heights in Public Health Emergency
Going outside in Delhi is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes in one day.
Which Plants Are Toxic to Dogs?
Being a pet owner comes with a lot of responsibility — make your life even easier by making sure all the plants in your home are safe for your dog.
Are GMOs Sustainable?
How exactly do GMOs affect the environment?
The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the "Interceptor"
The "Interceptor" is the latest from The Ocean Cleanup.
What Are the Benefits of Okra?
Okra is the newest superfood to get the superstar treatment — learn about all the benefits of eating this beloved vegetable.
These Are the Best All-Natural Dry Shampoos
Dry shampoo has plenty of benefits — but traditional dry shampoo also has a bunch of drawbacks.
Hundreds of YouTubers Just Planted 5.6 Million Trees to Fight the Climate Crisis
#TeamTrees.
Lili Reinhart's Advice for Empowering Youth: "Stay Informed"
"There’s nothing more important than the planet we live on."
David Burtka Is a Meat-Eater, But He Loves Vegan Meat: "You Really Can’t Taste the Difference"
David Burtka sat down with Green Matters to share his love of vegan meat.
Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Felony Nationwide Passes in the House
The PACT Act is one step closer to becoming a federal law.
Greta Thunberg Has a Fan in David Attenborough: "She Is There Because of Her Passion"
David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg aren't bothered by their haters.
Why the Greenhouse Effect Is Important: How It Works and Causes Global Warming
The greenhouse effect is why so many of the things we do are hurting the planet.
What Do I Do With Leftovers From a Restaurant? How to Say No to Single-Use Containers
This is by far one of the hardest struggles of being a zero-waster, at least for me, personally: Figuring out how to bring home leftovers from a restaurant without the single-use containers that eateries so often hand out.
CBD Dog Treats: Are They Safe, and Do They Really Work?
Here's what you need to know about giving your dog CBD.
These Remedies Will Relieve Your Allergies — Naturally
If you know the misery of constantly sneezing, reaching for a tissue to address that runny nose, and perpetually watery eyes, then chances are, you’re affected by allergies.
DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — Repel Gnats Naturally
Repel gnats without harsh chemicals.
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate — Yes, Chocolate Can Be Good for You
The darker the better.
Ethical Clothing Stores to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable
Sustainable fashion may sound like a contradiction — but it is possible to have an ethical wardrobe.
How to Recycle Old Electronics, No Matter the Condition
There are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.
Zero-Waste Razors — A Guide to Keeping Shaving Waste-Free
Get your shave on without producing any waste.
What Is a Carbon Tax and Should I Pay It When I Fly?
The Carbon Offset Fee — also known as Carbon Tax — is like a monetary acknowledgement of the carbon emissions that will happen as a result of the air travel, but should you be paying for one?
How to Make Oat Milk: Recipe + Nutrition Info
Here's a quick and easy oat milk recipe!
How to Make Your Own Zero-Waste Makeup
Going plastic-free should not mean sacrificing makeup. As someone who both loves zero-waste living and playing with a full face of lipstick and eyeshadow, I don’t think I could ever choose one or the other.
Here’s How to Deal With Your Hot Flashes, Naturally
If you have ever experienced a hot flash — feeling of heat that comes on suddenly and results in a flushed face and sweat — then chances are you’re willing to do anything and everything to remedy and prevent them.
The Ocean Cleanup Reveals Successful Catch in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
More than a year after the launch of System 001, The Ocean Cleanup confirms that they’ve been successful in retrieving trash from the Great Pacific Ocean Patch.
How to Clean Your Safety Razor
Now that you have made the essential zero-waste bathroom swaps like buying bar soap, a bamboo toothbrush, and buying an all-metal safety razor, you may be wondering about the upkeep.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Making Your Own Organic Bug Spray (And Weed Killer!)
If you’ve ever spent any time gardening, you know there is no devastation like the feeling of your plants dying due to pests like bugs or weeds.
What Can Go in the Compost? Here's Our Ultimate Guide
Reduce your waste and lower your impact!
It's World Vegetarian Day — Here Are 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate
Today is the perfect day to treat yourself to some non-dairy ice cream.
Can Clothing Be Recycled? How to Give Your Old Clothes New Life
Clothing recycling isn't as complicated as it sounds — here's a guide.
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
A few lifestyle changes can make a huge difference.
How to Go Zero Waste as a College Student
Is it possible to be zero waste as a college student? Here are some of our best tips.
Big Mac, Step Aside — McDonald's Trials Beyond Meat Burgers
McDonald's is going beyond the classic burger with its latest menu offering.
How to Make DIY Conditioner Bars at Home
If you’re already making your own shampoo bars and zero-waste, non-toxic bar soap, then it feels about time you learn how to make DIY conditioner bars.
These Remedies Will Treat Your Anxiety — Naturally
Want to treat your anxiety the all-natural way? Try these natural remedies!
How Fracking Affects the Environment and Public Health
Fracking 101.
Does Organic Mean All-Natural? Not Exactly — Here's the Difference Between the Labels
You’ll be happy to know that you are not the only person wondering: Does “organic” mean the same thing as “all-natural”?
19-Year-Old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Isn't Waiting For Permission to Solve the Climate Crisis: "The Time Is NOW"
“We are going way beyond activism," 19-year-old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez tells Green Matters.
How to Make Your Own Deodorant: Follow This Recipe!
Making your own deodorant isn’t just good for your body — it’s also great for the planet.
Shailene Woodley on Why Environmental Activism Must Be Intersectional: "We Are Nature Ourselves"
"I want to have kids. And I just can’t justify bringing them into a world where I’m not fighting every single day to make direct change for future generations," Woodley tells Green Matters.
How to Reduce Household Energy
It’s weird to think about but nearly everything you do and everything you use in the home contributes to energy consumption.
Impossible Foods Is Finally Letting Customers Cook Their Own Burgers
The company wants you to guess which city will get the plant-based meat first.
Pros and Cons of GMOs: Is Eating GMOs Bad For You?
Here's everything you need to know about how GMOs affect the environment and our health.
Greta Thunberg Tells Trevor Noah What She Thinks of the U.S.'s Attitude on Climate Change: "Where I Come From, It's a Fact"
Greta Thunberg has some observations about New York.
Just Salad Ditches Beef for Beyond Meatballs, Plans to Go Meatless in Next 5 Years
Where's the beef? Not at Just Salad.
California Bill Prohibits Circuses From Using Wild Animals
The California Assembly just passed a bill that will ban circuses from using almost all kinds of animals.
Little Rock Expands Program That Pays the Homeless to Collect Litter
The Bridge to Work program is expanding in Little Rock.
How the Climate Crisis Dethroned Sweden's Tallest Mountain Peak
Kebnekaise's southern peak is now only the second-tallest mountain in Sweden.
Which Plants Attract Butterflies? Support Pollinators With a Butterfly Garden on Your Lawn
Make butterflies feel at home in your very own backyard.
Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands: A Guide to Animal-Friendly Cosmetics
Keep animals out of your beauty routine!
Our Guide to Organic Sheets and Organic Mattresses — Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Options
Make your bed eco-friendly and toxin-free.
How to Celebrate Climate Week: The Global Climate Strike + Free Events Around NYC
There are numerous events as part of Climate Week NYC.
What the EPA's Proposed Methane Regulations Would Mean for the Planet
The EPA is proposing less strict regulation of the oil and gas industry.
Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options
Single-use diapers account for 2 percent of the U.S.'s landfill waste.
Wild Dolphin Interactions With Humans Prohibited in New Zealand's Bay of Islands
The goal is to restore the bottlenose dolphin population.
Our Guide to Vegan and Cruelty-Free Nail Polish
Here are some of our favorite vegan nail polish brands.
Do Vegans Eat Honey?
Have you ever wondered why some people don't eat honey?
KFC and Beyond Meat Partner Up to Sell Vegan Fried Chicken
"It's still finger lickin' good."
The Amazon Fires Are Destroying Indigenous People's Homes — We Interviewed an Amazon Watch Director to Learn More
Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch explains why the indigenous people of the Amazon are under attack.
The World Can’t Survive Without the Amazon: Here’s Why
The fires in the Amazon aren’t just affecting those who live there — it’s also affecting you.
Your Biggest Questions About the Amazon Rainforest Fires, Answered
Here are answers to your biggest questions about the Amazon rainforest fires.
The Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Could Be Detrimental to the Earth
The Earth cannot survive without the Amazon.
Air Pollution Linked to Psychiatric Disorders Like Depression and Schizophrenia
Could air pollution be a cause of mental health disorders?
How to Fight the Climate Crisis at Home: Small Tips for Making Big Change
Do your part to help stop climate change.
What Is Plant-Based Meat?
You’ve heard a lot about plant-based meat, but do you know what even means? Keep reading to learn more.
Meat Taxes Might Be Coming to Save the Planet
A meat tax is controversial, but could be effective.
An Unlikely Funeral: Iceland Lays to Rest a Deceased Glacier
The glacier's funeral is a wake-up call to protect the Earth.
How to Be Zero Waste at Home — Tips for Reducing Waste Around the House
How to make your home zero-waste, from the kitchen to the bathroom.
Reef-Friendly Sunscreen — Why It's Important, Plus Our Recommendations
Here's everything you need to know about sunscreen and coral reefs.
It's Raining Plastic, Study Finds — And Here's Why
This study found that it's raining plastic — here's why.
How Plastic Straws Affect the Ocean and Sea Turtles
Are plastic straws really that bad?
How to Make Baby Food at Home
Homemade baby food doesn't have to be intimidating.
How to Grow Your Eyelashes — Naturally: Make Your Own Lash Serum
For an easy-to-make, at-home eyelash growth serum, you only need a few household ingredients that are generally found either in bulk or in more sustainable containers than your typical products that come in single-use plastic.
Conservationists Criticize U.S. Rollbacks to Endangered Species Act — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Trump administration made some controversial changes.
Why Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Have Killed 4 Dogs This Week
How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Home Garden
Coffee grounds have so many applications in the garden.
Benefits of a Tiny Home: Everything You Need to Know About the Eco-Friendly Houses
Did you know that tiny houses are actually really sustainable?
Eat Plant-Based to Save the Earth, Says Landmark UN Report
Here's what we need to do.
Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly School Lunches: Recipes, Lunchboxes, and Everything Else Your Kid May Need
Keep your kid's lunch as zero-waste as possible with these tips.
All the Sea Ice Surrounding Alaska Has Melted — Here's What It Could Mean
Melting ice and rising sea levels could have dire consequences.
Plastic Bottles Can Now Be Recycled in Exchange for Train Fare on the Rome Metro
30 bottles will get you a free ride on the Rome metro.
How to Switch to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips, Resources, and More for Trying Veganism
Here are a few tips to make the transition easier.
How to Reduce Waste During Airplane Travel
Being zero-waste and traveling may seem impossible — but there are definitely steps you can take to minimize your impact.
Best Environmental Charities to Donate To
Fight the climate crisis with your dollar.
Here’s How to Treat Fleas — the All-Natural Way
Treating your pets for fleas is stressful enough without worrying about the harmful ingredients in most medications.
How Anne Hathaway Is Raising a Zero-Waste Family and Making Film Sets Greener
Anne Hathaway is going green.
Can CBD Help With Anxiety? Here's What the Research Says
Here's everything you need to know about treating anxiety with CBD.
How to Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Animals
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby — not to mention, sustainable and delicious. But gardening can also be fickle, especially if the neighborhood squirrels, deer, and birds have realized how tasty your hobby is.
18-Year-Old's Solution to the Microplastic Crisis Wins the Google Science Fair
This could remove 85 percent of microplastics from the ocean.
Expiration Labels Could Soon Get a Makeover, Help Americans Reduce Food Waste
The Food Date Labeling Act could help solve the U.S.'s food waste problem.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More
There are so many easy ways to lower your carbon footprint around the house.
Single-Use Grocery Bags Are Becoming Obsolete in the U.K.
The U.K.'s 5p fee on bags has been extremely effective.