Zero-Waste Uses for Fresh Lavender Around the House
Not only is lavender one of the most delicious-smelling herbs out there, but it’s also one of the most resilient and useful around the house.
10 Zero-Waste Uses for Vinegar
If you think vinegar is just for pickling vegetables or for making homemade dressings, then prepare to be amazed by all the surprisingly wonderful things vinegar can do around the house.
How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer Challenge
Your actions can make a difference.
How to Use Soap Nuts to Make Your Laundry Routine Zero-Waste
Interested in finding out how to use soap nuts in your laundry routine?
7 Zero-Waste Uses for Flaxseed Around the House
Get ready to flax up your hair.
5 Things Negatively Affecting Your Air Quality
Americans spend around 90 percent of their time indoors — and indoor air can often be harsher than outdoor air.
What’s More Sustainable: Handwashing or Using a Dishwasher?
Do you know which method is more sustainable: hand-washing the dishes or using a dishwasher? Oddly enough, the answer may surprise you.
This School Cafeteria Is the 'Greenest Restaurant in the World,' So We Interviewed Co-Founder Rebecca Amis
These Plants Will Stop Mosquitoes From Bugging You This Summer
Plants are a good way to naturally deter mosquitoes — without any additional waste, to boot.
8 Zero-Waste Ways to Use Baking Soda
Baking soda could be your zero-waste secret ingredient — especially when it comes to cleaning your home!
“Loop” Review: What I Thought of the Milkman Model Platform’s First Delivery Round
Here are my initial thoughts on Loop's first round.
'Loop' Launches in the U.S., Bringing Customers the Products They Love in a Milkman Model
"We’re really trying to go back to the imagery of the milkman," Loop VP Tony Rossi tells Green Matters.
Clothing, Shoe, and Accessory Options Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
These products give ocean plastic a new life.
Kristen Bell Is a Thrift Shopping Queen — And So Are Her Kids
Kristen Bell loves thrift shopping just as much as you do.
What Are Microfibers? Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Them
A garment can produce 1,900 microfibers in just one wash cycle.
7 Zero-Waste Natural Deodorant Options — And How to Make the Transition
Wondering about zero-waste deodorant?
How to Remove Makeup Zero-Waste
Making your own makeup remover is one way to stay zero-waste (but still glam)!
How to Make Your Own Zero-Waste, Non-Toxic Bar Soap
By making your own soap, you can know — and control — all the ingredients that go into it!
What Makes 'Clean' Beauty Products Clean? Here's What You Need to Know About Makeup Claims
Clean vs. non-toxic vs natural... what's the difference?
A Guide to Composting While Living in an Apartment
Composting is an eco-friendly lifestyle choice that can work for everyone, even if you live in an apartment.
Zero-Waste Uses for Basil Around the House
Basil is the ultimate zero-waste option: You can grow it at home, and it doesn’t require any storage.
5 Things to Change Now to Make Your Kitchen More Zero-Waste Friendly
Ready to start making your kitchen fit in with a low-impact lifestyle? Keep reading for five changes to make your kitchen more zero waste!
5 Tips to Get Kids of All Ages Involved in the Kitchen
Your child is about to become your sous-chef.
These 9 Vegan YouTubers Make Easy, Healthy, and Indulgent Plant-Based Recipes
These vegan YouTubers all share delicious recipes that you can make on a budget.
Oil-Free Cooking Basics: Why People Are Embracing the Trend
Buh-bye, olive oil.
7 Foods to DIY in the Blender to Reduce Your Plastic Waste
Get ready to reduce waste and save some cash.
Google's 'Your Plan, Your Planet' Game Encourages Users to Make Eco-Friendly Fashion Pledges
The tool has new tips for making your wardrobe more eco-friendly.
Bulk for Beginners: How to Shop in the Grocery Store’s Bulk Section
The bulk section can be intimidating at first — but this guide will help anyone, from new shoppers to seasoned pros.
Meal Delivery Kits Are More Eco-Friendly Than They Seem, New Study Suggests
Meal kits can produce less emissions than grocery store meals.
6 Tips for Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping, Even if You Don't Have a Bulk Section
Just because you don't live near a bulk shop doesn't mean you can't grocery shop sustainably.
Parents Want Schools to Teach Children About Climate Change, Survey Shows
Parents want their kids to be informed.
7 Documentaries and Sitcoms to Stream on Earth Day
From Our Planet to 30 Rock.
Reebok's Eco-Friendly 'Cotton + Corn' Sneakers Go Vegan
The low-impact shoes are even more eco-friendly now.
9 Things That Can Go Completely Digital
In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to make the switch from paperwork to storing important documents digitally.
'Big Bang Theory' Star Melissa Rauch Releases Free Children's Book 'The Tales of Tofu,' Making Healthy Eating Fun and Accessible
Rauch hopes the book will give children a positive and fun association with healthy eating.
5 Tips for Keeping Your Passover Seder Eco-Friendly
Are you up for the challenge of a zero-waste seder?
10 Zero-Waste Uses for Vinegar Around the House
Vinegar can help you with so many things around the house.
9 Zero-Waste Products That Turn Into Plants
Give these products a second life by planting them!
6 Tips for Shopping for Toilet Paper Sustainably
Here are six tips for picking the most eco-friendly TP.
How to Make Nontoxic Toilet Fizzies
Nontoxic toilet cleaner is so much better for your home.
Finding Clean Beauty and Home Products at Target Just Got a Lot Easier
Target just launched the Target Clean label.
A Guide to Using Aloe Vera Plants Around the House
When living a low-impact lifestyle, indoor plants that purify the air and can be used around the house in different ways are a total no-brainer.
Compostable Wild Grass Straws Are Vietnam's Newest Zero-Waste Straw Option
The wild grass straws are 100 percent natural.
How to Make Sustainable Dog Treats at Home
You love to spoil your pet — so why not do it in a way that’s healthy for your pet and the planet?!
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Microgreens at Home
Welcome to the world of microgreens — miniature plants, herbs, or vegetables that are comparable to sprouts, but unlike sprouts, use soil and sunlight to grow.
TerraCycle Unveils First Nationwide Razor Recycling Program, And It's So Easy to Participate
You can now recycle disposable razors, blades, and packaging.
Zero-Waste Methods to Get Your Jars Stink-Free and Label-Less
Why buy new jars when you can reuse the one that once housed your pickles or peanut butter?
Zero-Waste Moms Join Forces for #GreenMomsWeek, Showing that Eco-Conscious Parenting Is Not About Perfection
"It doesn't look Instagram perfect like one may think," @yourecofriend tells Green Matters.
Lebanon Organization Pioneers Eco Movement With the Middle East's First Zero-Waste Shop
The zero-waste shop is supposedly the first in the Middle East.
How These Luxury Vegan Makeup Brushes Can Amp Up Your Beauty and Skincare Routine
Green Matters spoke with Artis to learn about the company's animal-free makeup brushes.
How to Filter Water Without Plastic
For those of us who don’t have the luxury of simply sipping our tap water (or want to take extra precautions to make sure our water is properly filtered), there is a way to purify water sans plastic.
7 Ways to Make Your Yoga Practice More Eco-Friendly
Yoga is pretty earth-friendly in itself, but there are a few ways to make your practice even greener.
Planting 1.2 Trillion Trees Could Neutralize CO2 Emissions, Says Ecologist
A new study estimates that Earth has room for 1.2 trillion more trees — and that planting them could be the key to canceling out CO2 emissions.
Eco-Friendly Apparel Company Tentree Wants to Plant 1 Billion Trees
Green Matters spoke with tentree's CEO to learn more about the company's mission and business model.
The U.K.'s First Certified Flushable Wet Wipes Are Finally Here
The U.K. rolled out a new "Fine to Flush" certification for wet wipes, and one brand has already come through with a flushable wipe.
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Announce Hello Bello, Their Affordable and Plant-Based Baby Care Company
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard just launched Hello Bello, which aims to make healthy baby care products more accessible.
How to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth at Home
If you want whiter teeth, you can make a super easy, zero-waste recipe at home.
New Report Reveals Which Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands Are Actually Sustainable — And Which Aren't
A new report ranks the most — and the least — eco-friendly toilet paper options on the market.
A Guide to Houseplants That Purify the Air
Who knew that “going green” could mean literally going green?
ICYMI: 5 New Vegan Foods That Were Recently Announced
So many exciting plant-based foods rolled out over the past week. Anyone else feeling hungry?
A Guide to Using Eucalyptus Around the House
There’s a reason why plants are a zero waster’s best friend.
Avocado Pits Are The Material of the Moment for Sustainable Single-Use Cutlery and Straws
People are loving Mexico-based company Biofase's single-use cutlery and straws, which are made from discarded avocado pits.
IKEA Is Now Selling and Leasing Refurbished Furniture, In Hopes Of Creating A Circular Business
IKEA recently rolled out new initiatives to help support a circular business, including a new refurbished furniture program.
How to Wash Dishes Zero-Waste
Believe it or not, how you wash your dishes definitely has an impact on our environment.
5 Creative Ways to Sustainably Reuse Jars
Since glass is 100 percent recyclable and has the ability to be endlessly recycled without losing its quality, they are perfect for storing just about anything.
Unilever, Coca-Cola, and P&G Among Brands Partnering With TerraCycle to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Some of the biggest producers of single-use plastic are coming together to make it a thing of the past.
Thinking of Going Zero Waste? Here’s What to Do With the Plastic You Already Have
So, you’ve decided to go plastic-free. The only problem is, you’ve spent these many years accumulated plastic products, single-use or otherwise.
How to Regrow Plants From Kitchen Scraps
If you thought the compost was the most sustainable solution for your food scraps, think again.
Zero-Waste Skincare: 5 Low-Impact Face Masks You Can Make at Home
Do it yourself means you can control all the ingredients you’re putting on your face.
How to Store Produce Without Plastic
It’s not impossible to store produce without plastic. In fact, it’s probably healthier.
How to Eliminate the Waste From Your Dental Routine
Sure, the waste created as part of your oral hygiene routine may not seem like a lot — but it quickly adds up.
The World's Largest Roofing Company Wants to Add Solar Panels While Re-Roofing Your Home
Standard Industries is getting into the solar game in a major way.
Zero-Waste Laundry Options
You can’t eliminate laundry — but you can eliminate the amount of waste you create while cleaning your clothes!
How to Remove Stains Sustainably
Everyone needs a handy-dandy stain removal chart, whether you’re living a zero-waste lifestyle or not.
5 Things to Change Now in Your Bathroom to Make it More Zero-Waste Friendly
Your bathroom is likely the smallest room in your house — but is still responsible for producing a lot of waste.
How to Make Your Period “Greener”
You can make the most “green” decision possible — even during your time of the month.
What to Do With Old Citrus Peels
Next time you eat an orange or cook with a lemon, hold onto the peel — you can do a lot with it!
Washington D.C. Moves Forward With Goal of 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2032
Washington D.C. has voted in favor of passing the Clean Energy Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018, which may implement the country’s most ambitious renewable energy policy in the country.
How to Detox Your Bedroom
Start your new year off on the right foot by detoxing your bedroom.
How to Make Eco-Friendly Confetti
If you celebrated New Year’s, you probably know what a hassle confetti can be — but what you may not know is that it’s also harsh on our planet.
I Have a Dog: How Do I Keep Pet Care Low-Impact?
With so much “stuff” necessary to take care of your dog, it can be tricky figuring out a low-impact plan that keeps everyone happy — you, your pup, and the environment.
How to Shop Low-Impact During the Holidays
Keeping your impact down during the holidays isn’t easy — but this guide could help.
How to Have a Low-Impact Holiday Season
The holidays are often associated with excess — for good reason; if you're looking to minimize your impact this holiday season, following these tips is a good place to start.
These Affordable Bamboo Homes Can Be Assembled In Just 4 Hours
CUBO is a modular project designed to meet Manila's housing crisis sustainably, with locally sourced bamboo and rainwater harvesting tanks.
9 Zero-Waste Thanksgiving Tips
Reduce the impact of your holiday meal with this guide to a zero-waste Thanksgiving.
This Sustainable Soy Candle Grows Wildflowers Once The Wax Is Gone
The Hyggelight is a "growing" candle that can be reused as a planter after the soy wax is burned.
10 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
The UN says the globe needs to drastically reduce its carbon emissions to beat back climate change. Here's what individuals can do.
This Designer Recycles Tire Rubber Into Stylish Home Decor
Arielle Assouline-Lichten turns the rubber typically used for gym flooring into coasters, placemats, and side tables.
Millennial Entrepreneur Opens Popular Plastic-Free Shop In The UK
Abbie Sellers offers nuts, pasta, spices, toothpaste, and more in her new store Fulfilled.
NY Construction Worker Spent 6 Years Building An Energy-Efficient Little Hobbit Home
It's not only a sustainable, energy-saving abode but it's perfect for Lord of the Rings fans.
This Eco-Friendly Dog House Is the Ultimate Abode For Sustainable Pups
Fido can enjoy a green roof with an automated faucet, a solar-powered fan, and a secret drawer stocked with treats.
5 Natural Face Masks You Can Make With Ingredients From Your Kitchen
Use that extra avocado or papaya on an organic DIY face mask that exfoliates and hydrates your skin.
5 Ways To Host An Eco-Friendly Labor Day Party
Hosting a party doesn't have to mean you're left with lots of trash and waste.
Europe Is Banning Halogen Lightbulbs
The European Union is phasing out halogen lights by September 1, and encouraging consumers to buy LED instead.
Tiny Homes Are Helping The Florida Keys Recover After Hurricane Irma
A local nonprofit is building tiny cottages for low-income families who lost their homes in the hurricane last fall.
How To Shop For Eco-Friendly Appliances
Find an energy efficient fridge with a lower carbon footprint through this handy shopping guide.
This Man Travels The World In An Old Ambulance He Found On eBay
Ian Dow, a 33-year-old nomad from California, turned an old ambulance he won on eBay into a tiny home he could travel the world with.
This Zero-Footprint Cabin Can Be Assembled Anywhere
It's solar-powered, nearly zero emission, and currently on an island off the coast of Helsinki.
This Mobile Tiny Home Helps Children's Hospitals
Re/Max partnered with Henry Ford College to build and auction off a cute tiny home that supports children's hospitals.
This Smart Water System Could Replace Plastic Bottles In Your Home
The rOcean One is an alternative to single-use plastic that purifies, carbonates, and flavors water from your tap.
5 Urban Farms Around The U.S. Changing Their Communities For The Better
Urban farming has exploded over the last several years as city-dwellers seek to find creative ways to provide fresh, quality produce to their local communities.
This Subscription Box Of Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Gives Back To Puerto Rico
Cleaning your house can feel like a drag. This cleaning subscription helps you clean up while you give back to those in need.
This Female Entrepreneur Wants To Replace Plastic Toothbrushes With Bamboo
While most people are debating plastic straws, one businesswoman is urging us to trade in our plastic toothbrushes for bamboo.
This Study Shows That Urban Green Spaces Can Boost Mental Health
Researchers in Philadelphia found that greening vacant lots could have significant mental health benefits.
This Couple Turned An Old Fisherman's Shack Into An Eco-Friendly Beach House
Here's how Jamie and Ingrid Kwong converted an old fisherman's shack into a sustainable Australian beach house.
TerraCycle Helps You Recycle Wine Corks, Batteries, And Other "Non Recyclables"
TerraCycle helps you recycle batteries and cigarette butts with its free shipping programs.
Are Plastic Bags Actually Recyclable?
When it comes to plastic bags, one question persists: Are they recyclable, or not?
5 Essential Oils Good For Relieving Sunburn
Long day at the beach and forgot to reapply sunscreen? Essential oils are a natural remedy for sunburn and can provide healing, cooling, and anti-inflammatory properties to relieve damaged skin that's been in the sun all day.
4 Eco-Friendly K-Cups You Can Swap Into Your Keurig
Make your coffee pod habit more sustainable with these reusable K-cups.
8 Eco-Friendly Products On Sale For Prime Day
Scoop up solar panels, steel water bottles, and essential oil diffusers on Amazon.
Can Swimming Pools Be Sustainable?
It seems like an oxymoron, but it's possible.
What's The Best 'Cool' Pillowcase?
We put cooling pillowcases from Slumber Cloud, Sheex, and Downlite to the test.
How To Make Your Own Citronella Beeswax Candle
This natural candle will burn cleanly and ward off mosquitoes.
Here Are The 8 Best Houseplants For Every Personality
When it comes to selecting which houseplants to bring home, it's all about compatibility. Here are the best choices for each kind of personality.
8 Yoga Subscription Boxes To Help You Find Zen
Yoga practitioners can strike their best pose with a little help from subscription boxes which offer tools to help build one's practice. These eight subscription boxes offer expertly curated items that that can help anyone interested in finding their best self.
I Tried To Beat The Summer Heat With The "Egyptian Method" Of Sleeping
Things did not go according to plan.
5 Ethically Sourced Furniture Companies For Your Next Home Makeover
These companies responsibly use resources for their sofas, tables, and chairs.
How Do We Build a Better Air Conditioner?
Air conditioning use is on the rise worldwide. Will the tech catch up?
Why You Need To Detox Your Bedroom
Harmful toxins are lurking in a surprising spot: your mattress.
7 Easy Ways To Reduce Waste When You're Moving
Skip the packing peanuts and recycle, recycle, recycle.
What Is A Cool Roof? A Pro Explains This Affordable, Energy Efficient System
Rory Stout explains how a "cool roof" drastically reduces energy costs in the summer.
Meet The Beekeepers Growing Hives On Rooftops And Their Own Backyards
As bee colonies dwindle, amateur apiarists are taking matters into their own hands with homegrown hives.
How To Create An Upcycled Basket With Old Paper Bags
Repurpose your old grocery bags into a DIY fruit basket.
How To Have An All-Natural Yard With Less Work
When my husband and I moved to Colorado, we had to learn how to landscape in an arid climate. Here's how we pulled it off.
How Ocean-Friendly Gardening Can Save Our Waterways
Stormwater runoff is one of the biggest culprits of ocean pollution. But no matter how far upstream you live, starting an ocean-friendly garden can help protect all waterways and keep runoff from ever reaching the sea.
Product Test: What's The Best Steel Water Bottle?
We assessed bottles from Klean Kanteen, S'well, MIRA, and Hydroflask and offered an ideal environment for each one.
How I Pulled Off A Zero-Waste Lifestyle For A Full Year
When I moved to Amsterdam for a year, I saw the transition to a new country as a perfect opportunity to try living zero-waste. Here's how I pulled it off.
Experts Weigh In On Taking Your Kitchen From Wasteful To Waste-Free
Three leaders in the zero-waste movement dish on how to reduce refuse in the most wasteful room of the house: the kitchen.
The Easiest Way To Throw Your Own Zero-Waste BBQ
Zero-waste expert Kathryn Kellogg shares her tips for a better BBQ.
A Sleep Doctor Tells Us How To Sleep Through The Summer Without AC
Dr. Jocelyn Cheng at NYU Langone offers low-tech solutions to beating the heat.
Artist Turns Discarded Plastic Bags Into Beautiful Faux-Flowers
This artist is drawing attention to plastic waste through his very specific craft, and turning his creations into fashion, interior decorating, and jewelry.
Look Inside The Workspace Of A Sustainable Florist Shop
We stepped inside the offices of Petal by Pedal, a sustainable flower business that delivers by bike.
Amazon Is Making It Easier Than Ever To Save Money And The Planet This Earth Week
Each item is factory-refurbished to like-new condition with little or no cosmetic issues, and every purchase is backed by a 90-day limited warranty.
Clean Energy Doesn't Have To Cost You
Drift makes it easy and affordable to switch to clean energy.
How To Choose A Rain Barrel For Your Backyard
Everything you need to know on pricing, sizing, and assembly.
How To Clean Out Your Closet Responsibly
Here's what to do with all those clothes and shoes you don't wear anymore.
Where To Donate Your Old Clothes, Shoes, And Glasses
Don't throw your used outfits out. Donate them to one of these GM-approved charities.
This Company Is Giving The Paint Industry A Green Makeover
Interior paints release toxic emissions into the environment, which is why the women-led company Colorhouse is giving the industry an eco-friendly edge with chemical-free paints.
Can Tiny Homes Solve Homelessness?
Cities and nonprofits across America are adopting a sustainable new model of affordable housing.
We Tested 4 Green Cleaners For The Most Sustainable Solution
How are the surface cleaners from Seventh Generation, ECOS, Method, and Mrs. Meyer's?
How To Create An Upcycled Vase With Nontoxic Paints
This simple DIY tutorial just requires an old wine bottle, tape, and paint.
This 3D Printed House Can Be Built In Less Than 48 Hours
With a far lower price than pre-fabs or traditional house-building, this printer forms homes in concrete on site, according to the plans it's programmed to follow. this could completely change the game for underserved populations struggling to find safe, permanent homes.
The Surprising Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Houseplants
Here's why you should add some greenery to your home.