Which Cookware Is Best for Your Health and the Environment?
Here's how five popular types of pots and pans stack up.
How to Build Your Own Chicken Coop — Without Spending A Lot of Money
There are a lot of reasons to have your own chicken coop — and it doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money!
Are Tiny Homes Safe?
Tiny homes aren’t just trendy — they’re also incredibly positive for the environment. But are they safe? Learn more.
What Are the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN?
As we well know by now, climate change and other environmental issues are not any one person’s concern. They are all of our concerns. That’s why recent coverage of climate change has been calling for international cooperation on all sides.
What States Allow Tiny Homes and Where Are Tiny Homes Illegal?
If you’ve made the decision to go tiny, you probably already know that these tiny homes sometimes come with big problems.
What to Do With Wire Hangers (Can You Recycle?)
Wire hangers are probably plentiful in your home — but can you recycle them? Learn what to do with all the potential waste.
8 Ethical Companies to Support This Gift-Giving Season
Vote with your dollar and support ethical companies this holiday season.
Is Organic Fertilizer Safe for Pets?
Gardening and maintaining a yard can be a fun and rewarding pastime (or sometimes chore), but no homeowner wants to take care of their lawn at the risk of harming themselves, a family member, or even their pets.
Can You Cook With Almond Milk?
There are lots of reasons why you may not opt to use dairy milk — but that doesn’t mean your recipes should have to change.
Which Plants Are Toxic to Dogs?
Being a pet owner comes with a lot of responsibility — make your life even easier by making sure all the plants in your home are safe for your dog.
CBD Dog Treats: Are They Safe, and Do They Really Work?
Here's what you need to know about giving your dog CBD.
DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — Repel Gnats Naturally
Repel gnats without harsh chemicals.
Ethical Clothing Stores to Make Your Wardrobe More Sustainable
Sustainable fashion may sound like a contradiction — but it is possible to have an ethical wardrobe.
How to Recycle Old Electronics, No Matter the Condition
There are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.
Zero-Waste Razors — A Guide to Keeping Shaving Waste-Free
Get your shave on without producing any waste.
How to Make Oat Milk: Recipe + Nutrition Info
Here's a quick and easy oat milk recipe!
Here’s How to Deal With Your Hot Flashes, Naturally
If you have ever experienced a hot flash — feeling of heat that comes on suddenly and results in a flushed face and sweat — then chances are you’re willing to do anything and everything to remedy and prevent them.
How to Clean Your Safety Razor
Now that you have made the essential zero-waste bathroom swaps like buying bar soap, a bamboo toothbrush, and buying an all-metal safety razor, you may be wondering about the upkeep.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Making Your Own Organic Bug Spray (And Weed Killer!)
If you’ve ever spent any time gardening, you know there is no devastation like the feeling of your plants dying due to pests like bugs or weeds.
What Can Go in the Compost? Here's Our Ultimate Guide
Reduce your waste and lower your impact!
Can Clothing Be Recycled? How to Give Your Old Clothes New Life
Clothing recycling isn't as complicated as it sounds — here's a guide.
How to Go Zero Waste as a College Student
Is it possible to be zero waste as a college student? Here are some of our best tips.
How to Make DIY Conditioner Bars at Home
If you’re already making your own shampoo bars and zero-waste, non-toxic bar soap, then it feels about time you learn how to make DIY conditioner bars.
How to Reduce Household Energy
It’s weird to think about but nearly everything you do and everything you use in the home contributes to energy consumption.
Our Guide to Organic Sheets and Organic Mattresses — Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Options
Make your bed eco-friendly and toxin-free.
Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options
Single-use diapers account for 2 percent of the U.S.'s landfill waste.
How to Fight the Climate Crisis at Home: Small Tips for Making Big Change
Do your part to help stop climate change.
How to Be Zero Waste at Home — Tips for Reducing Waste Around the House
How to make your home zero-waste, from the kitchen to the bathroom.
How to Make Baby Food at Home
Homemade baby food doesn't have to be intimidating.
How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Home Garden
Coffee grounds have so many applications in the garden.
Benefits of a Tiny Home: Everything You Need to Know About the Eco-Friendly Houses
Did you know that tiny houses are actually really sustainable?
Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly School Lunches: Recipes, Lunchboxes, and Everything Else Your Kid May Need
Keep your kid's lunch as zero-waste as possible with these tips.
How to Switch to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips, Resources, and More for Trying Veganism
Here are a few tips to make the transition easier.
How Anne Hathaway Is Raising a Zero-Waste Family and Making Film Sets Greener
Anne Hathaway is going green.
How to Protect Your Vegetable Garden From Animals
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby — not to mention, sustainable and delicious. But gardening can also be fickle, especially if the neighborhood squirrels, deer, and birds have realized how tasty your hobby is.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More
There are so many easy ways to lower your carbon footprint around the house.
How "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups Work to Create a Gift Economy in Communities
Give and receive for free in your local Buy Nothing group.
Is Zero-Waste First Aid Possible? These Compostable Bandages Can Help
Have you ever tried compostable bandages?
Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Occasion: Comfort Food, Beginners, Budgets, and More
Anyone else hungry?
These Are the Best Indoor Plants for Aspiring Plant Parents
Trying to make your green thumb a little greener? Even if you’re just starting out, indoor plants are a great way to practice your gardening skills
The Best Vegan Cheeses You Can Find in Grocery Stores
Here's everything you've been wondering about vegan cheese.
7 Zero-Waste Uses for Avocado
Avocado isn’t just delicious — it’s also a great tool to use as a zero-waster!
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.