Which Form of Cryptocurrency Is the Most Eco-Friendly?
Cryptocurrency isn't known for being eco-friendly, per se, but some companies are looking to change that — here's what you should know.
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A Zero-Waste Chef Gives Tips on Reducing Your Impact in the Kitchen (Exclusive)
Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.
The Heat Wave Is Frying Your Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, and Wine
How does the heat wave affect crops? Farmers across many western U.S. states are currently grappling with the unusually high summer temperatures.
This Company Is Combatting “Fast Furniture” With Expandable Bed Frames, Couches, and More (Exclusive)
Floyd is combatting "fast furniture" with its sustainable, expandable bed frames, couches, shelving systems, and more.
New Study Says Renting Clothes Is Unsustainable — but It's Missing the Whole Picture
Is renting clothes sustainable? A new study argues that it's actually not that great when done on a large scale, but it's missing the full picture.
Elon Musk Claims SpaceX Starship Can Collect Space Junk
Elon Musk says that the SpaceX Starship can clean up space by collecting space junk, aka space debris.
Sustainable Shipping Options to Lower Your Small Business' Environmental Impact
Packaging and shipping can raise a business' environmental impact, but these sustainable shipping options will vastly improve your small business.
Find Out Which Major Supermarkets Are the Most and Least Sustainable
Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
Oatly Launches IPO, Despite Last Year’s Controversy (or Perhaps, Because of It)
Oatly will start selling stocks to the public this week, despite the controversy the oat milk company faced to get here.
This Startup is 3D-Printing Wood Made From Upcycled Sawdust (Exclusive)
Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.
IKEA Is Now Buying Back Furniture in the U.K. — How the Program Works
IKEA’s furniture buyback program just expanded to the U.K., with a goal of reducing IKEA’s environmental impact and waste output.
Pandora Is Replacing All Mined Diamonds With Lab-Grown Ones
Pandora will no longer source mined diamonds, instead only using lab-grown diamonds in its collections.
Zero Wasters Will Love This Package-Free Grocery Delivery Service (Exclusive)
Jarr, a Vancouver-based business, is a package-free grocery delivery service, and Green Matters was able to catch up with the founder, Emily Sproule.
Who Gives A Crap About Toilet Paper, Anyway? How This TP Company Is Doing Things Differently — Exclusive
Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.
Report Exposes How Sustainable 26 Major Toilet Paper Brands Are — Check Out the Winners and the Losers
The NRDC released its annual Issue with Tissue 2.0 report, ranking toilet paper brands based on sustainability.
Sustainable Farming Techniques: Do They Really Help?
What is sustainable farming? Can farming truly be sustainable? Here's what you should know about the industry's efforts to lower its impact.
Matchbox Commits to Greener Toy Cars, Packaging, and More by 2030
Matchbox cars are getting a green makeover in honor of Earth Day.
How Certified B Corps Are Making the Business World More Sustainable
Some businesses are dedicated to the highest standards of social and environmental viability, but what makes one a certified B Corp?
Corona Rolls Out Biodegradable Six-Packs Made From Barley Waste
Corona is rolling out biodegradable six-pack packaging that's made from barley, which is composed of waste from the beer-making process.
How Eco Consulting Can Help Businesses Be More Sustainable
Eco consulting is a fairly new concept in the world of business and it’s helping wayward corporations become more sustainable.
7 Women Killing It in the Environmental Space, In Honor of International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, celebrate the women killing it in the environmental space.
Given Current COVID-19 Restrictions, Will Starbucks Still Fill a Reusable Cup?
Starbucks used to offer customers a chance to get their drinks made in their own reusable cup from home, but is the company still offering this option even in the era of COVID-19?
How This Affordable Hair Care Brand Ditched Plastic for Aluminum (Exclusive)
Eva NYC's hair care product range has completely transitioned from plastic to aluminum packaging, and still manages to be an affordable, zero-waste option.
Want to Work in Sustainability? Check Out These Environmental Jobs
The future of our planet hangs by a thread, and it is only by adopting more sustainable practices, technologies, and jobs that we can prevent further damage being done.
This Is Not a Drill: Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Potatoes and Adding Beyond Meat
Taco Bell is officially bringing potatoes back to all U.S. restaurants — and Beyond Meat will join the menu, too.
How Cashmere Is Made: Exploring the Unforeseen Cruelty Behind the Luxury Fabric
Cashmere sweaters and scarves are always in high demand, but how is cashmere made and where does this elegant and expensive fabric come from?
Do Teslas Have Transmissions? Here's How They Work
Tesla’s electric vehicles are perhaps the most recognizable electric cars on the market today, but how exactly does an electric engine work and how does it differ in terms of components?
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Sustainable Investing
What is sustainable investing? Investing finances in a socially responsible manner is becoming increasingly popular among those who can afford it.
Your Amazon Returns May Wind Up in the Trash, According to GPS Trackers
What happens to Amazon returns? A recent investigation monitored the trajectory of a series of Amazon returns with stealthily-placed GPS trackers.
Who Is Plant Based Jeff? What You Need to Know About His Sea Moss Products
Plant Based Jeff is a vegan transition coach best known for selling sea moss.
The Drama Between Chloe Coscarelli and Vegan Chain, By Chloe — Explained
What happened between By Chloe and vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli? After a long legal battle, the chef was finally given back rights to the restaurant.
The Millennial Freelancer’s Guide To Going Green
Here are five ways millennial freelancers can make their home working environment sustainable.
The Importance of Transparency in Green Spaces: A Q&A With Outerknown
This company isn't playing around when it comes to transparency.
Why You Should Seriously Consider Studying Sustainability In College
Here are a few reasons to study sustainability in college.
These Major Companies Are Banding Together To Make Products From Ocean Plastic
HP and IKEA join Dell, The Lonely Whale, and GM in a collaborative effort to upcycle single-use plastic into new products.
Is Rayon Sustainable? The Fabric Is a Bit Controversial
Rayon is somehow both natural and synthetic — but is it a sustainable fabric?
7 Effective, Aluminum-Free Men's Deodorants
Buying the right organic and aluminum-free deodorant is not always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to weed the best from the worst brands.
What Ingredients Really Go Into an Impossible Burger?
Impossible Burgers are popping up in fast food chains everywhere these days, but what secret ingredients make these amazing meats so impossible in the first place?
What Was the First Electric Car?
Electric cars have gone from unobtainable to almost commonplace in the space of only three decades, but where did the idea first come from and how much has changed since then?
What Is Amazon Renewed and How Exactly Does It Work?
How does Amazon Renewed measure up to other retailers and does it’s success mean that the uncertainty of buying refurbished electronics finally over?
15 Black-Owned Vintage Stores You Can Shop Online
These 15 Black-owned online vintage shops will help you get your thrift on.
Facebook Is Fighting Fake News With a Climate Science Information Center
Facebook just launched the Climate Science Information Center, a dedicated space to provide users with climate education and resources.
If You're Boycotting Oatly, Here Are 6 Other Oat Milks We Love
Oatly is under fire for partnering with a controversial investment firm. Here are six other oat milks we love.
Oatly Fans Are Boycotting the Brand for Making a Controversial Decision
Why are devout oat milk consumers boycotting Oatly? Keep reading for an in-depth explanation of the controversy behind the popular brand.
Seventh Generation Is Now Selling Zero-Waste, Powder-Based Cleaning Products
Seventh Generation, a widespread home cleaning company, is forgoing plastic for its latest line, Zero Plastic Homecare.
Is Upcycled Fashion a Passing Trend or the Future of Fashion?
Upcycled, sustainable fashion is a growing trend, thanks to designers like Zero Waste Daniel and Grant Blvd.
BeyondPlastic Presents Awards to 13 Companies for Genius Plastic Alternative Innovations
BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.
IKEA Is Launching Vegan Swedish Meatballs That Will Satisfy Meat Lovers
IKEA's new vegan plant balls supposedly taste just like the store's classic beef meatballs — at 4 percent of the climate footprint.
Does Lemongrass Reduce Cows' Methane Emissions?
Does adding lemongrass to cattle feed reduce methane emissions, and is that sufficient? Burger King is testing this theory.
Black-Owned Apps to Help You Live Your Best (and Most Sustainable) Life
These Black-owned apps will help you find Black-owned companies, support Black entrepreneurs, and live more mindfully and sustainably.