Big Impact

Sharon Avnon Reuveni — the founder of NYC's low-waste coffee shop Purple Waves — talks sustainability and changing systems.

Each year, the fashion industry uses billions of plastic hangers and the majority go to landfills, because these hangers are difficult to recycle.

Are the new Tesla Cybertrucks prone to rusting? Though vehicle owners are furious, the stainless steel exterior itself is likely not rusting. Let's talk rust dust.

ERS-2, a satellite, crashed through Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 21, 2024. The satellite was meant to monitor Earth but its mission ended in 2011.

Vegan Women Summit 2024 — which is open to all genders — returns to Los Angeles for its fourth annual summit. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting event.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

Simulated and lab-grown diamonds have been touted as a better alternative to mined diamonds, but they also have negative environmental impacts.

Zyn, a brand of oral nicotine pouches, was created to help people end smoking addictions. Tragically, it could also lead to risk of gum cancer.

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

Wolves in Chernobyl may have mutated immune systems, therefore allowing them to become resistant to cancer, say new findings.

A wide range of electric car commercials aired during the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorites.

There are so many ways to express your love for animals — such as becoming a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Here's how.

The 2024 Paris Olympics is customizing their winner's medals with a unique flair: pieces of the Eiffel Tower! Here's what to know.

Regardless of what your game day plans are, these vegan versions of classic Super Bowl recipes will definitely make for a winning spread.

Depictions of satan often have horns and hooves similar to goats, which can lead to assumptions about their behavior. So where did this come from?

Pop superstar Taylor Swift recently sold one of her private jets — but that wasn't her only plane. Here's what you need to know.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

The cocoa industry is riddled with injustice. Here's our guide on how to seek out ethical, fair-trade chocolate.

Our eco-friendly Valentine's Day tips, including buying sustainably-made food and vintage or lab-grown diamonds, keeps you (and the earth) happy.

Some people are shy about bathroom humor, but not us. Enjoy these TP memes while you're (probably) reading this from the bathroom.

Greta Thunberg joined in a major protest of the oil industry in London, where she was arrested — and subsequently cleared of public order offense.

Why is February Black History Month? Here's everything we know about why this time of rememberance takes place during the second month of the year.

A study published in the journal 'Nature' reveals that sea otters are helping stop erosion in California marshlands via their diets. Here's what to know.

International Zebra Day takes place on Jan. 31 every year. Here's how to observe the holiday, which raises awareness for zebra conservation.

Toyota issued a safety recall and "Do Not Drive" advisory for its Toyota Corolla 2003-2004 models. The recall is part of the massive recall involving Takata airbags.

Environmental science is a interdisciplinary science field that combines many natural science courses with a social science curriculum.

Two members of the French activist group Riposte Alimentaire threw soup on the Mona Lisa in a January 2024 protest. The Mona Lisa wasn't ruined in the incident.

Death Valley, in California's Mojave Desert, is home to the highest temperature recorded on planet Earth — and global warming is only making it hotter.

If you've ever seen a giraffe eat, you may wonder, "why are giraffes' tongues black?" This special feature helps protect them from the sun.

The regenivore diet is just one more way that consumers are trying to reduce the impact their food has on the planet through climate-conscious habits.

After a successful embryo transfer on a southern white rhino, scientists hope IVF can save the northern white rhino from extinction.

Antarctica's iceberg A23a is on the move after more than three decades of being stuck to the ocean floor. Here’s what this means.

Why do iguanas fall out of trees? In Florida, frozen iguanas drop unexpectedly from trees as they struggle to maintain body temperature.

Bioluminescent waves appeared in Southern California — here's what to know about dinoflagellate and how they make the ocean glow.

Sparkling water is more acidic than still water and could be negatively affecting your tooth enamel. Here’s what you should know.

Billions of cicadas from two separate broods have emerged from the earth in summer 2024, much to residents' chagrin.

A viral video of a frozen alligator in Texas provides a lesson on survival skills. Thanks to a process called brumation, alligators can survive frozen ponds.

Stanley cup tumblers are all the rage right now, but some people don't see the appeal. Here are 16 hilarious Stanley cup memes that make show how ridiculous this trend is.

Amidst news that Arizona may soon legalize human composting, Recompose founder and CEO Katrina Spade discusses the importance of green death care with Green Matters.

As the climate crisis continues to unfold around us, climate change is becoming a popular central plot line in more and more movies. Here are some of our favorites.