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Green Matters spoke with Alexandra Richards on her involvement with Project Zero, motherhood, and how she learned to love nature from her rockstar dad.

Finding a good gift for a vegan friend or relative isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of fun options out there if you know where to look.

In 2021, swarms of Brood X cicadas will be emerging from beneath the ground after 17 long years — but how long will they be alive, and stick around?

Cicadas aren’t dangerous, but that doesn’t mean we want these loud little buggers invading our homes — here's how to get rid of them humanely.

Considered to be the world's most threatened tribe, the Awá people from Brazil are in grave danger with the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

Tiny homes may be one of the best ways to simplify your living situation, but did you know that they aren’t allowed in every U.S. state?

Finding a sustainable pillow can help you get restful sleep while keeping your conscience relatively clear.

If you're looking to lower your environmental impact in all aspects of your life, our clean skincare guide for Earth Day will help clean up your routine.

Here are three very specific — and kinda weird — tips for seasoned zero wasters.

Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.

Whether you have old bike tires that are worse for wear, or if you simply popped yours on a recent ride, here's how to properly recycle bike tires.

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.

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.

Here's our beginner’s guide to transitioning to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle.

Before the invention of plastic, the world had no choice to be zero waste, but when did the modern zero-waste movement start?

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?

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

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 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?

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?

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?

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.