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There are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.

Breast milk is known to have many amazing medicinal properties, but can it be used to treat acne on adults as well as infants? What new moms should know.

On Tuesday, March 30, Google Maps launched an eco-friendly initiative to encourage users to take green transit options and show environmental impact.

Depending on how you wash your dishes, you might unknowingly be wasting water and using unsafe products — here are some sustainable dishwashing tips.

Crafting with resin is becoming more and more popular as people pick up the DIY hobby, but is it environmentally-friendly? Everything you need to know about DIY-ing with resin.

If meal prepping is what gets you through the week, we've spoken to a few of our favorite vegan foodies for plant-based lunch recipes and ideas.

If you're looking to stay dry during the impending spring showers these next few months, peruse some of our favorite eco-friendly rain boots.

The first Bronx-based zero-waste shop, EcoBronx, is raising money to make plastic-free living accessible in New York City's Bronx neighborhood.

Hydrangeas are beautiful and highly sought after by home gardeners, but is it really possible to change their color using something as commonplace as coffee?

If you see seals on the beach, it's important not to disturb them, says a new campaign.

Hummingbirds and bees are both drawn to the sweet scent of nectar, but how do you keep bees away from your hummingbird feeder?

Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, but what is the cause of this potential mass extinction?

VHS tapes used to provide hours of entertainment for several generations, but how does one recycle a dead entertainment medium?

Are produce stickers edible? As an avid fruit and vegetable consumer, you've most likely eaten a sticker or two accidentally — does it matter?

‘72 Reasons to Be Vegan,’ a new book from Gene Stone and Kathy Freston, is the perfect gift for the vegan-curious.

These eco-friendly dog beds will help keep your dog’s nap time as planet-friendly as possible.

Several major hand sanitizer brands tested for high levels of carcinogens — but these clean hand sanitizer brands boast all-natural ingredients.

Fragrances are a great way to air out a smelly room, but even these seemingly innocuous scents carry serious environmental repercussions.

Does a vegan diet increase fertility? Various studies shows that abiding by a vegan or animal-free diet may increase your chances of conception.

A previously homeless man is the first person to live in a 3D-printed tiny house, built by ICON and New Story.

Shopping secondhand is always an adventure, especially when you're searching for vintage gold in a hipster haven like Brooklyn.

What is companion planting? This gardening technique, which involves planting "companion" plants with others, may actually help your garden flourish.

If you're celebrating Easter this year, make sure to keep things sustainable with recyclable and biodegradable baskets, eggs, candy and more.

Some choose to keep farm animals in their backyards as sustainable and self-sufficient backyard gardeners, to fertilize and cut the grass naturally.

Although the holiday season can be notoriously wasteful, we exclusively spoke with World Centric's Lauren Olson for sustainable holiday tips.

Fat-shaming headlines and posts about combatting quarantine weight are everywhere — so instead, follow these body positive Instagram accounts.

Toxic forever chemicals are affecting human fertility, sperm count, sexual satisfaction and desire, and even penis size.

Certain types of plastic — namely black plastic — is recycled differently than others of the like. That said, here's how to dispose of it properly.

Why don't all vegans eat avocados? Some refrain from eating them for sustainability and ethical reasons — keep reading for more on the matter.

Vegetables aren’t dangerous on their own — it’s our intervention during the growing process that makes them so.

What exactly is baked oats? TikTok's latest food trend is a sweet twist on a classic breakfast.

If you're gearing up for summer weather, these eco-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free sandals will ensure your footwear impact is low as can be.

The 2021 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen have been unveiled by the EWG, advising U.S. shoppers on what produce to buy organic.

Looking for a fun, sustainable, and pandemic-safe outdoor activity? Find a farmers market near you that's bound to provide hours of entertainment.

Sowing seeds is relatively simple — if done properly — but how do you transplant an adult plant? Spring is approaching, so we're delving into the process.

Emails are certainly better for the environment than old, physical mail, but do these virtual letters leave a carbon footprint as well?

Watching Netflix might seem like a pretty innocuous way to absorb entertainment, but is it actually bad for the environment?

Recycling may seem like a modern environmental concept, but while the process is new, the concept has actually been around for many centuries.

There are endless zero-waste lip balms that are also cruelty-free, vegan, made with natural ingredients, and plastic-free!

Lia, the first biodegradable, flushable, and zero-waste pregnancy test, is finally available.