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Why is it so difficult to recycle shredded paper? There are things you need to know if you're discarding the contents of your paper shredder.

Even the rustiest, crustiest cookware can be recycled — you just need to know how to do it.

Depending on where you live, cannabis may be legal now, and if that's the case, here are 420 deals near you, so you can celebrate the dope holiday.

Painting can be a relaxing and therapeutic hobby which is relatively easy to dive into, so long as you know how to get started, sustainably.

If one of your Earth Day goals is to keep your home clean with clean products, we've compiled a complete guide to sustainable products for your home.

Zero waste’s increasing popularity has given rise to many businesses dedicated to the purpose of sustainability, but how do they work?

The yin-yang Chinese dietary philosophy helps you determine what foods do and don't work for your body, as a crucial part of finding inner balance.

Most people would never assume that their lip balm is anything but eco-friendly, but there are several factors that determine whether or not a lip balm is truly cruelty-free.

A zero-waste society might seem the perfect way to create a sustainable future, but will it ever be possible?

The zero-waste lifestyle is becoming increasingly fashionable these days, but are zero-waste stores as profitable as the lifestyle’s apparent trendiness would have you believe?

Collagen has become a popular supplement for beauty regimens everywhere, but are there any plant-based versions of this fashionable protein?

Although an electric vehicle (EV) is the most sustainable type of car, there are many eco-friendly car features to look out when you're car shopping.

Zero waste living usually means eschewing plastic in its entirety, but what are some zero-waste hair care options?

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 you're interested in living sustainably on a houseboat, here's everything you need to know about how eco-friendly the lifestyle actually is.

Graduation gowns are meant to celebrate important milestones, but what do you do with them once the ceremony has ended?

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.

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?

Coffee offers a caffeine boost that many people need to start their day, but why does coffee make you go to the bathroom?

DVDs were once the pinnacle of home entertainment, but now that they are no longer the medium of choice, how does one recycle them?

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.

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.

Sustainable fashion might be specialized, but can it be affordable?

Weighted blankets help ease anxiety and relieve tension, but finding the right sustainable version isn’t always easy.

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.

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.