Compostable Wild Grass Straws Are Vietnam's Newest Zero-Waste Straw Option
A Vietnam company is making compostable, chemical-free straws out of wild grass.
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10 Zero-Waste Uses for Vinegar Around the House
Reduce your consumption of chemicals as well as your waste, and let good old vinegar help you around the house.
9 Zero-Waste Products That Turn Into Plants
These products can all be turned into plants at the end of their life.
6 Tips for Shopping for Toilet Paper Sustainably
We spoke with Seventh Generation about how to choose the most eco-friendly toilet paper.
How to Make Nontoxic Toilet Fizzies
Nontoxic toilet cleaner is easy to make, and much better for your home.
Finding Clean Beauty and Home Products at Target Just Got a Lot Easier
Target's new "Target Clean" label will make shopping for chemical-free home, beauty, and hygiene products much easier.
A Guide to Using Aloe Vera Plants Around the House
Check out all the ways you can use aloe vera around your home — and in your beauty routine.
9 Zero-Waste Thanksgiving Tips
Reduce the waste and environmental impact of your holiday meal by composting, shopping at a farmers market, and saving your leftovers.
How to Make Sustainable Dog Treats at Home
Learn how you can make your own DIY dog treats.
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Microgreens at Home
Want to grow microgreens at home? Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
TerraCycle Unveils First Nationwide Razor Recycling Program, And It's So Easy to Participate
TerraCycle and Gillette have partnered to create a razor recycling program.
Zero-Waste Moms Join Forces for #GreenMomsWeek, Showing that Eco-Conscious Parenting Is Not About Perfection
11 moms joined forces for #GreenMomsWeek on Instagram to show how zero-waste parenting is not about perfection.
Lebanon Organization Pioneers Eco Movement With the Middle East's First Zero-Waste Shop
Recycle Lebanon's new zero-waste shop EcoSouk is already making a difference.
How These Luxury Vegan Makeup Brushes Can Amp Up Your Beauty and Skincare Routine
Artis tells Green Matters about the beauty company's animal-free makeup brushes.
How to Filter Water Without Plastic
Learn how you can filter water — without any plastic.
ICYMI: 5 New Vegan Foods That Were Recently Announced
Here are five plant-based treats that recently hit the market, delighting vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.
Planting 1.2 Trillion Trees Could Neutralize CO2 Emissions, Says Ecologist
Researchers found that tree planting could be the key to neutralizing emissions.
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Announce Hello Bello, Their Affordable and Plant-Based Baby Care Company
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's Hello Bello has a goal of making healthy baby care products more accessible.
How to Naturally Whiten Your Teeth at Home
Learn how you can whiten your teeth at home — with all-natural options.
A Guide to Houseplants That Purify the Air
These houseplants will help you purify the air in your home — naturally!
A Guide to Using Eucalyptus Around the House
Adding eucalyptus to your home has surprising benefits — check out the plant’s many uses.
Avocado Pits Are The Material of the Moment for Sustainable Single-Use Cutlery and Straws
Mexico-based company Biofase constructs its single-use cutlery and straws out of bioplastics made from discarded avocado pits.
IKEA Is Now Selling and Leasing Refurbished Furniture, In Hopes Of Creating A Circular Business
IKEA recently rolled a refurbished secondhand furniture program, as well as a furniture leasing scheme.
This Sustainable Soy Candle Grows Wildflowers Once The Wax Is Gone
An Ohio-based couple combined the cozy Danish concept of hygge with sustainability to make these "growing" candles.
10 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
The UN's latest climate change report paints a dire picture for the environment in 2040 if we don't reduce our carbon emissions. Here's how individuals can improve their carbon footprint.
5 Creative Ways to Sustainably Reuse Jars
Check out these creative ways to upcycle your glass jars.
Unilever, Coca-Cola, and P&G Among Brands Partnering With TerraCycle to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Loop is TerraCycle’s new partnership that will help eliminate single-use plastic.
How to Regrow Plants From Kitchen Scraps
Cut back on your food waste by growing new life from your kitchen scraps.
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
Learn how to manage your impact when it comes to brushing your teeth.
The World's Largest Roofing Company Wants to Add Solar Panels While Re-Roofing Your Home
The world’s most prominent roofing company has turned their attention to solar energy via a new startup, GAF Energy.
How to Remove Stains Sustainably
Learn the ways you can get even the most stubborn stains out — using “green” ingredients.
5 Things to Change Now in Your Bathroom to Make it More Zero-Waste Friendly
These tips will help you eliminate waste in your bathroom.
How to Make Your Period “Greener”
There are steps you can take to be more “green” when you’re on your cycle.
What to Do With Old Citrus Peels
Here’s everything you can do with a citrus peel instead of just throwing it out.
Washington D.C. Moves Forward With Goal of 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2032
Policymakers in Washington D.C. have signed a bill that will set the goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2032.
How to Make Eco-Friendly Confetti
Learn how to make confetti that isn’t as harsh on our planet.
I Have a Dog: How Do I Keep Pet Care Low-Impact?
Find out how you can keep your impact down while owning a pet.
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
These tips will be beneficial in helping to decrease your impact and manage your waste during the holiday season.
These Affordable Bamboo Homes Can Be Assembled In Just 4 Hours
Earl Patrick Forlales took first place at RICS' Cities for the Future Challenge with his CUBO modular bamboo housing project for Manila.
This Designer Recycles Tire Rubber Into Stylish Home Decor
Designer Arielle Assouline-Lichten uses recycled tire rubber in her home decor line of coasters, mirrors, placemats, and side tables.
Millennial Entrepreneur Opens Popular Plastic-Free Shop In The UK
Millennial store owner Abbie Sellers helps her customers avoid single-use plastics by carrying bulk items in glass jars and reusable containers.
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.