Maressa Brown

At the first-ever UN Ocean Conference this week in New York, major fishing firms made a pledge to protect the world's oceans and put an end on illegal activities including slave labor and overfishing in an effort to sustain wildlife.

13 major fashion retailers have joined a pledge to use 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2025, signifying a shift in the priorities of large-scale fashion brands and a commitment to eco-conscious practices in the industry.

Two of Hollywood's A-list hair pros cofounded a salon that's as focused on being eco-friendly as it is on hair styling. They also give back to their community by donating hair, offer gender-neutral bathrooms, and use cruelty-free products.

A new technology spreading across grocery stores around the world could help make prices more accurate, leading to happier customers and more efficient employees. Most importantly, it can significantly cut down on food waste, too.

Innovative new sneakers made from algae are said to return gallons of clean water to habitats and reduce a significant amount of carbon dioxide from the planet's atmosphere, courtesy of Vivobarefoot and Bloom.

As consumers start learning more about the ingredients and manufacturing processes behind their fragrances, they're demanding more of the perfume industry, which hasn't yet gotten onboard with greener methods.

A new dating app called MeetMindful has popped up in response to the many brainless avenues for meeting a potential partner online. MeetMindful aims to match singles who are devoted to green living, meditation, as well as "conscious eating."