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Found some old jeans in your closet? Try a few DIYs, consider upcycling, or see if you can recycle them.

Although giving away used bras feels awkward, don't trash them — instead, these organizations will properly reuse and recycle them.

Unfortunately, textile waste makes up a large portion of landfill trash. So, what should you do with old underwear? Here's how to donate old pairs.

Kundalini yoga is often called the most dangerous form of yoga because of its focus on awareness and spiritual awakening, though not everyone believes it is dangerous.

These brands are making cozy and luxurious silk sheets from plant-based and vegan materials.

Learning how to read crochet patterns can be overwhelming. It’s best to start by studying the most popular terms and abbreviations.

The Pine Barrens of New Jersey are notorious for being the burial site of a number of bodies linked to crimes, and many fear that the area is dangerous.

Cupro fabric is made from cotton, and is a vegan alternative to fabrics made from nonrenewable resources — but it also uses toxic chemicals.

People normally can't see stars up close, but research tells us generally how stars would appear. Check out these awesome images of close-up stars.

Some houses are harder to clean than others, which could be due to what is in the home — and these five features definitely make things more difficult.

Fashion designer Rachel Roy opens up about how a rare autoimmune disease inspired her new luxury organic skincare line, Ancient India, and more.

Vintage digital cameras are cool again. You can find the perfect secondhand camera at thrift stores and on popular resale websites like eBay.

Fake spider webs may look festive for the fall, but they're not good for the environment. Here's why you'll want other ways to decorate.

Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.

A U.K. man has likely broken the record for growing the world's largest onion. Read all about his long journey to growing this massive veggie!

We're rounding up some of the coziest organic cotton pajamas to help you sleep soundly.

A woman posted a flight attendant's alkaline water hack to pee less on a long flight. Here's what science says about alkaline water in your body.

Here's what we know about the long-term use of "magic mushrooms".

Bone conduction headphones rest on cheekbones to bypass the eardrum. They can benefit certain users, but how safe are bone conduction headphones?

If you're caring for your teeth, you might expect perfectly white teeth. Here's why your teeth may be yellow in spite of brushing every day.

There are a few scientific reasons to why alcohol makes you pee so often.

These vegan boots look and feel just like UGGs, but they're made without the animal cruelty.

That Vegan Teacher is a small-scale celebrity with a big personality, but is her somewhat unorthodox approach good or bad news for the lifestyle?

We've rounded up recipes for making your own DIY fabric spray, and gathered some of the best non-toxic fabric sprays on the market.

Earthing is connecting your body directly to the Earth by walking barefoot or using earthing mats —  but for some, there are negative side effects.

In two separate incidents in August 2023, homeowners found a snake in a kitchen cupboard. Find out what happened after the surprise of their lives!

Whether you're living in an area affected by drought, or you simply want to reduce your water use, here's how long your showers should last.

Here's a look at some of the more sustainable packing materials on the market.

If your breathing changes when you're on a screen, it's called "screen apnea". Here are the dangers of the phenomenon and how to handle it.

People use Sea Foam to clean vehicle motors, but some customers worry about Sea Foam's negative effects. What are the top reasons not to use it?

Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects infesting many areas in the U.S. One social media user has a hack for killing them in an eco-friendly way.

PEX plumbing has many well-known upsides, but there are some bad aspects to it that you should consider.

Pets can regain mobility after losing a limb thanks to 3D Pets prosthetic devices. Check out the nonprofit's iPhone ad for dog prostheses.

Your lymphatic system helps protect you from infection and disease so you want to keep it healthy. Here are the worst foods for your lymphatic system.

Sometimes, plastic packaging *really* isn't necessary.

The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.

From size to gill slits, a comparison of 'The Meg' franchise's CGI megalodon to the ancient apex predator minimizes the series' credibility. A shark scientist weighs in.

Creatine is an important energy source that vegans lack. Is creatine vegan, and should vegans include creatine supplements in their diets?

Books seem to pile up more often than almost any other item, but what are the best ways to recycle these literary treasures?

Mosquitoes can wreck any outdoor occasion, despite their short insect life span. Just how long do mosquitoes live? The answer depends on you.