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10 Zero-Waste Uses for Vinegar
Find out how you can use vinegar around the house as a zero-waster.
How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
V-Dog's VP Lindsay Rubin tells us why putting a dog on a vegan diet can be good for their health and for the planet.
7 Zero-Waste Uses for Flaxseed Around the House
Flaxseed is a great zero-waste ingredient for DIY skincare, scalp care, cooking, baking, and more.
5 Things Negatively Affecting Your Air Quality
There are a lot of environmental factors that could affect the air quality around you.
What’s More Sustainable: Handwashing or Using a Dishwasher?
Find out which is a better option for the planet — handwashing your dishes or using a dishwasher.
This School Cafeteria Is the 'Greenest Restaurant in the World,' So We Interviewed Co-Founder Rebecca Amis
Rebecca Amis of MUSE School tells Green Matters about the sustainability-focused school, the cafeteria's green certification, and how to get kids involved in going green.
These Plants Will Stop Mosquitoes From Bugging You This Summer
Check out these plants to naturally keep the mosquitoes away.
8 Zero-Waste Ways to Use Baking Soda
Baking soda could be the secret ingredient when it comes to cleaning your house zero-waste.
“Loop” Review: What I Thought of the Milkman Model Platform’s First Delivery Round
I got a first-round membership to Loop, TerraCycle's circular online shopping platform.
How To Shop For Eco-Friendly Appliances
Use Energy Star labels and factory locations to find energy-efficient, eco-friendly appliances for your home.
This Man Travels The World In An Old Ambulance He Found On eBay
Ian Dow turned an old ambulance he won on Ebay into a vehicle to travel the world.
This Zero-Footprint Cabin Can Be Assembled Anywhere
Neste has created the Nolla, a solar-powered and nearly zero emission tiny cabin currently on an island off the coast of Helsinki, Finland.
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 Miracle Network Hospitals.
This Smart Water System Could Replace Plastic Bottles In Your Home
rOcean is hoping to be the invention that gets you to quit plastic bottles at home.
5 Urban Farms Around The U.S. Changing Their Communities For The Better
These urban farms are helping to change their communities.
This Subscription Box Of Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Gives Back To Puerto Rico
These non-toxic cleaning products are giving back to Puerto Rico.
This Female Entrepreneur Wants To Replace Plastic Toothbrushes With Bamboo
While people are tackling plastic straws, this woman wants to tackle toothbrushes, too.
This Study Shows That Urban Green Spaces Can Boost Mental Health
Green spaces can have positive effects on your mental health, study finds.
This Couple Turned An Old Fisherman's Shack Into An Eco-Friendly Beach House
This couple was able to get their beach house by renovating an out-of-use fisherman's shack.
TerraCycle Helps You Recycle Wine Corks, Batteries, And Other "Non Recyclables"
TerraCycle is a new private recycling company that helps you recycle "hard-to-recycle" items.
5 Essential Oils Good For Relieving Sunburn
These essential oils are a perfect way to naturally treat a sunburn.
4 Eco-Friendly K-Cups You Can Swap Into Your Keurig
K-Cups are convenient but harsh on the planet — consider these alternatives instead.
Can Swimming Pools Be Sustainable?
Here's what it takes for swimming pools to be sustainable.
What's The Best 'Cool' Pillowcase?
See which "cool" pillowcase is the best option to stay cool like the other side of the pillow.
How To Make Your Own Citronella Beeswax Candle
Here's how to make your own citronella candle to keep the bugs away this summer.
Here Are The 8 Best Houseplants For Every Personality
See what the best houseplant is for you based on your personality!
8 Yoga Subscription Boxes To Help You Find Zen
These yoga subscription boxes are the best way to treat yourself or any yogi in your life.
I Tried To Beat The Summer Heat With The "Egyptian Method" Of Sleeping
I tried the "Egyptian Method" of sleeping as a natural way to beat the heat — here's how it worked.
5 Ethically Sourced Furniture Companies For Your Next Home Makeover
These furniture companies source all of their materials ethically — making them better alternatives.
How Do We Build a Better Air Conditioner?
Air conditioning is a treat — but can be harsh on the planet. How do we fix it?
Why You Need To Detox Your Bedroom
Detoxing your bedroom has some surprising benefits.
What Is A Cool Roof? A Pro Explains This Affordable, Energy Efficient System
A pro explains what a cool roof — an energy efficient alternative — really is.
Meet The Beekeepers Growing Hives On Rooftops And Their Own Backyards
These beekeepers are keeping hives local — by growing them in their own backyards and roofs.
Tiny Homes Are Helping The Florida Keys Recover After Hurricane Irma
The Florida Keys Community Land Trust is building tiny homes that will function as affordable workforce housing for residents displaced by Hurricane Irma.
Europe Is Banning Halogen Lightbulbs
Europe is getting a halogen lightbulb ban in September 2018.
5 Ways To Host An Eco-Friendly Labor Day Party
Make your end Labor Day party sustainable this year.
Zero-Waste Laundry Options
Learn how to minimize your impact while doing laundry.
How to Detox Your Bedroom
Learn how to detox your bedroom and optimize your health.
This Eco-Friendly Dog House Is the Ultimate Abode For Sustainable Pups
Studio Schicketanz designed this sustainable dog house for the third annual Carmel Canine Cottages Competition fundraiser to benefit the SPCA.
7 Documentaries and Sitcoms to Stream on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, spend some time watching a documentary or show about the Earth.
Parents Want Schools to Teach Children About Climate Change, Survey Shows
According to a new poll, most parents think teachers should teach children about climate change in school.
This Massive Sculpture Is Made From Defunct Escalator Stairs
Chris Fox has repurposed the old wooden escalator in a protected train station in Sydney, Australia into a piece of art called the "Interloop"
This Home Is Both Heated And Cooled By The Earth
The Ravine Residence in Iowa is geothermally cooled and heated, which means it connect through a piping system to the stable temperatures of the earth beneath the surface.
Millennial Shopping Habits Show They Spend More With Eco-Friendly Brands
According to the Fast Company, The Shelton Group has discovered that mostly millennials are driving the push for companies to go green.
Beach House With 'Two Skins' Keeps Home Cool All Summer
A Chilean beach house stabilizes temperatures with two insulated layers — pine walls contain the insulation by mineral wool, coated with zinc to keep humidity from building up.
These Prefabricated 'Hobbit Homes' Are The Cutest Way To Have A Green Roof
Green Magic Homes has created a line of prefabricated homes that are seemingly inspired by 'Lord of the Rings', but come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
LED Bulbs Reduced 570 Million Tons Of Carbon Emissions In 2017
According to a study released by IHS Markit, 570 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions were reduced thanks to the use of LED bubls.-1515605671638.jpeg)
Nest Bedding Is Making A 100% Recycled Cardboard Bedroom Set
Nest Bedding is launching Bedgami, America's first cardboard platform bed, which can be assembled and dissembled without the use of tools.
This Solar-Powered Prefab House Can Be Installed In A Single Day
A M.A.DI. house can be installed in a single day, and it doesn't require a foundation — plus they can be live in permanently or used for temporary installations.