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VOLVERde's co-founders Mónica and Aidee SanMiguel discuss "making space for a demographic that has always cared" about sustainability.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

The Starbucks Stanley cup released in early January sold out immediately, as consumers camped out and even got in fights over the limited edition tumbler.

Quaker Oats, which is a part of PepsiCo, recalled dozens of granola bars and cereal products in 2023 due to possible salmonella contamination.

Is glacier water safe to drink? In some places, its advised not to drink any water without filtration or purification. Here's what you should know.

The Hershey Company faces a lawsuit for false advertising after a woman in Florida discovered her Reese's products didn't have designs.

In an exclusive e-interview with Green Matters, Fyrn co-founder David Charne discussed disrupting the furniture world and making pieces with forever in mind.

Empower Brands' PowerXL air fryers, commonly found in stores such as Walmart and Target, are being recalled for burn hazards.

Shein and Temu are both known for their cheap, fast fashion commodities, but why is Shein suing Temu?

Though AliExpress is known for wildly cheap finds, the marketplace is also associated with stealing art, scams, fast fashion, and harmful chemicals.

You may know that Spirit Airlines sells some of the cheapest flights out there, but you may not know about all the extra fees behind it.

As an online factory marketplace, Quince keeps the prices of its "luxury" offerings low, prompting shoppers to wonder if it's legit.

Tesla does have its fans — but one of them doesn't seem to be the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's a record of all the recalls.

LIFTiD presented its tDCS neurostimulation device on the reality show 'Shark Tank' seeking funding. Here's how the pitch went and if the tech works.

What is Amazon's environmental impact on Black Friday? The notoriously unsustainable site's sales skyrocket during the consumer-driven holiday.

Stories are circulating the internet about a Mystic Monk Coffee scandal surrounding the brand and the Carmelite monks who produce it.

LifeWave sells holistic patches that stimulate stem cells and healing, but lawsuits and marketing techniques raise questions about legitimacy.

From deceptive international baby food marketing to child labor accusations, let's explore Nestlé's lengthy list of controversies.

We're exploring Goodwill's charitable nature and list of controversies, which allegedly include low wages, executive greed, and discrimination.

People on social media are complaining about stores using one plastic bag per item, which creates unnecessary waste.

Emma Grede tells Green Matters about the creation and inspiration behind the brand Safely.

Fashion designer Rachel Roy opens up about how a rare autoimmune disease inspired her new luxury organic skincare line, Ancient India, and more.

Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.

SoBe drinks, owned by PepsiCo, appear to have been discontinued, despite having a solid customer fanbase.

Lego, which promised to begin selling recycled plastic bricks by 2023, has dropped that plan. Here's an update on Lego's sustainability initiatives.

Elon Musk's brain chip biotech company, Neuralink, is under fire for allegedly causing research monkey deaths.

Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.

An investigative report reveals that some influencer dietitians are being paid by players in the food industry. We've got all the details.

In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.

Green Matters was invited to attend the Plant-Based World Expo, where I got to try vegan foods galore.

Green Matters spoke exclusively with Leucio Iacobelli of Montauk Distilling Co. to talk about his sustainable practices.

Plexus has long been making outsized health claims, but sales reps are leaving in droves due to the company's MLM operations.

Dry cleaners aren't good for the environment considering all the chemicals used. Here are some alternatives that are eco-friendly.

Vans responded to our request for comment about the viral video.

Two auto suppliers are in hot water after concerns their air bags may send metal fragments flying. Here's what you need to know.

If you've tried different water filters, you may have heard of a Berkey lawsuit in 2023. Here's an update on the Berkey water filter lawsuit.

Chris Kolodziejski, former NFL player and founder of Chella, tells us how he transitioned the beauty brand to be more sustainable.

Meat packing plants often use toxic ammonia in their refrigeration systems, and an ammonia leak at a meat packing plant in Louisiana caused major trouble.

Starbucks baristas are giving the internet a backstage look into certain Starbucks policies, including trashing display case food every day.

Wondermilk was an dairy-free milk lauded by Consumer Reports as having a taste and texture close to natural milk. But, you won't find it in stores.