The Ocean Cleanup Reveals Successful Catch in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
More than a year after the launch of System 001, The Ocean Cleanup confirms that they’ve been successful in retrieving trash from the Great Pacific Ocean Patch.
Big Mac, Step Aside — McDonald's Trials Beyond Meat Burgers
McDonald's is going beyond the classic burger with its latest menu offering.
How Fracking Affects the Environment and Public Health
Fracking 101.
19-Year-Old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez Isn't Waiting For Permission to Solve the Climate Crisis: "The Time Is NOW"
“We are going way beyond activism," 19-year-old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez tells Green Matters.
Shailene Woodley on Why Environmental Activism Must Be Intersectional: "We Are Nature Ourselves"
"I want to have kids. And I just can’t justify bringing them into a world where I’m not fighting every single day to make direct change for future generations," Woodley tells Green Matters.
Impossible Foods Is Finally Letting Customers Cook Their Own Burgers
The company wants you to guess which city will get the plant-based meat first.
Greta Thunberg Tells Trevor Noah What She Thinks of the U.S.'s Attitude on Climate Change: "Where I Come From, It's a Fact"
Greta Thunberg has some observations about New York.
Just Salad Ditches Beef for Beyond Meatballs, Plans to Go Meatless in Next 5 Years
Where's the beef? Not at Just Salad.
California Bill Prohibits Circuses From Using Wild Animals
The California Assembly just passed a bill that will ban circuses from using almost all kinds of animals.
Little Rock Expands Program That Pays the Homeless to Collect Litter
The Bridge to Work program is expanding in Little Rock.
How the Climate Crisis Dethroned Sweden's Tallest Mountain Peak
Kebnekaise's southern peak is now only the second-tallest mountain in Sweden.
How to Celebrate Climate Week: The Global Climate Strike + Free Events Around NYC
There are numerous events as part of Climate Week NYC.
What the EPA's Proposed Methane Regulations Would Mean for the Planet
The EPA is proposing less strict regulation of the oil and gas industry.
Wild Dolphin Interactions With Humans Prohibited in New Zealand's Bay of Islands
The goal is to restore the bottlenose dolphin population.
KFC and Beyond Meat Partner Up to Sell Vegan Fried Chicken
"It's still finger lickin' good."
The Amazon Fires Are Destroying Indigenous People's Homes — We Interviewed an Amazon Watch Director to Learn More
Andrew Miller of Amazon Watch explains why the indigenous people of the Amazon are under attack.
The World Can’t Survive Without the Amazon: Here’s Why
The fires in the Amazon aren’t just affecting those who live there — it’s also affecting you.
Your Biggest Questions About the Amazon Rainforest Fires, Answered
Here are answers to your biggest questions about the Amazon rainforest fires.
The Record-Breaking Amazon Rainforest Fires Could Be Detrimental to the Earth
The Earth cannot survive without the Amazon.
Air Pollution Linked to Psychiatric Disorders Like Depression and Schizophrenia
Could air pollution be a cause of mental health disorders?
Meat Taxes Might Be Coming to Save the Planet
A meat tax is controversial, but could be effective.
An Unlikely Funeral: Iceland Lays to Rest a Deceased Glacier
The glacier's funeral is a wake-up call to protect the Earth.
It's Raining Plastic, Study Finds — And Here's Why
This study found that it's raining plastic — here's why.
Conservationists Criticize U.S. Rollbacks to Endangered Species Act — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Trump administration made some controversial changes.
Why Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Have Killed 4 Dogs This Week
Eat Plant-Based to Save the Earth, Says Landmark UN Report
Here's what we need to do.
All the Sea Ice Surrounding Alaska Has Melted — Here's What It Could Mean
Melting ice and rising sea levels could have dire consequences.
Plastic Bottles Can Now Be Recycled in Exchange for Train Fare on the Rome Metro
30 bottles will get you a free ride on the Rome metro.
How Anne Hathaway Is Raising a Zero-Waste Family and Making Film Sets Greener
Anne Hathaway is going green.
18-Year-Old's Solution to the Microplastic Crisis Wins the Google Science Fair
This could remove 85 percent of microplastics from the ocean.
Expiration Labels Could Soon Get a Makeover, Help Americans Reduce Food Waste
The Food Date Labeling Act could help solve the U.S.'s food waste problem.
Single-Use Grocery Bags Are Becoming Obsolete in the U.K.
The U.K.'s 5p fee on bags has been extremely effective.
Pay Off Your Parking Ticket By Donating Kitten Supplies to This Animal Shelter
The Muncie police department's recent promotion was a huge success for the animal shelter.
Major Chain's 843,000 Hotel Rooms Are Replacing Single-Use Toiletries With Bulk Dispensers
Bye-bye, tiny bottles!
Today Marks the Earliest Earth Overshoot Day in History — Here's How We Can Slow Things Down
We are in debt to our planet.
Greta Thunberg Lends Her Voice to The 1975's New Song: "Everything Needs to Change"
"It is time to rebel."
Prince Harry Criticizes "Dirty" Single-Use Plastic at Jane Goodall's Student Conference
The prince and the chimpanzee expert even shared a chimp-inspired dance.
Which Major Fashion Brands Are the Least Terrible? This Report Ranked Forever 21, North Face, and More
Not one brand got a perfect score.
Zero-Waste Hair and Body Brand Ethique Is Now at Target
Target just made zero-waste haircare so much easier.
This State Just Made Cat Declawing Illegal
A victory for animals in New York state!
5 Breathtaking Eco-Friendly Hotels and Resorts From Around the World
These green hotels are also incredibly gorgeous.
The Beyond Burger Joins Blue Apron's Summer Menu
Beyond Meat is coming to a delivery kit near you.
Shawn Mendes Joins Flow as Sustainability Ambassador and Partner
Shawn Mendes is Flow's new Sustainability Ambassador.
Photo of French Alps Melting Into a Lake Is a Troubling Sign of the Climate Crisis
An alpinist captured a photo of the melting mountain.
One of the Biggest Giraffe Subspecies Is Officially Endangered
Masai giraffes have gone down in population by almost 50 percent.
Scotland's Wind Energy Just Set a New Record, Putting Country on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity in 2020
Scotland's wind turbines are killing it.
Elephant and Rhino Populations Skyrocket in Tanzania Thanks to Anti-Poaching Task Force
Elephant and rhino populations are finally on the rise.
Bees Can Take Refuge on These Bus Stop "Green Roofs"
The bus stops are also great for biodiversity, absorbing carbon, and more.
Impossible Foods Wants to Make Plant-Based Fish "More Delicious" Than the Real Thing
Impossible Foods has announced its newest venture.
NASA Uses New "Green" Fuel to Successfully Power Satellite in Orbit
The green fuel is safer, more eco-friendly, energy efficient, and affordable.
Jaden Smith Feeds Free Vegan Food to the Homeless From His 'I Love You' Truck
This Is What the Meat Industry Will Look Like in 20 Years, According to a New Report
Lab-grown meat and plant-based meat are on the rise.
Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle Donate to Zero Hour's Youth Climate Summit in Miami
The summit will take place in mid-July.
Are Fireworks Bad for the Environment? Here's What You Need to Know for July 4th
6 Endangered Right Whales Died in June
How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer Challenge
Your actions can make a difference.
Prada Launches Recycled Plastic Capsule Collection, Sets Goal to Stop Using New Nylon
This Engineer Has Recycled 50 Tons of Plastic Into Fuel
Greenpeace Ranks Supermarkets Based on Plastic Use, and the Winning Score Is Kind of a Fail
The results are pretty harsh.
This Lab-Grown Salmon Could Help Reduce Overfishing and Save So Many Fish
Wild Type wants to change the way we eat fish.
633 Scuba Divers Picked Up Trash From the Ocean Floor Together, Breaking a Guinness World Record
The group smashed the world record and recovered thousands of pounds of ocean trash.
Endangered Sea Turtles Are Laying Eggs at Record Pace Along Georgia Coast
Sea turtles could soon be off the endangered list!
Grocery Store Hilariously Shames Its Customers Into Bringing Reusable Bags
If you don't want people thinking you bought wart ointment, you should probably remember your tote bags.
The Average Human Swallows 2,000 Microplastics a Week, Study Finds
Here's what we can do about it.
The U.S.'s Capacity for Renewable Energy Finally Exceeds Coal
Renewable energy is the future.
Native Shoes Launches 100% Backyard Compostable and Plant-Based Sneaker
The Plant Shoe can be composted at its end-of-life.
The Modern Plant Extinction Rate Is the Worst It's Ever Been, According to New Study
Plants are going extinct far too quickly.
Justin Trudeau Announces Canada's Intention to Ban Single-Use Plastic
It's Now Illegal to Keep Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises in Captivity in Canada
Canada finally passed a bill protecting marine mammals.
Poshmark's New Home Market Allows Users to Sell Home Goods, Decor, and More
Green Matters spoke with Poshmark's co-founder to learn about the new Home Market.
Starbucks Launches Returnable, Reusable Coffee Cups at Gatwick Airport — Here's How the Scheme Works
Gatwick Airport's Starbucks is promoting reusables and taking the burden off the consumer.
Here Are 6 Ways to Celebrate Our Oceans This World Oceans Day
Other than going for a swim, here are six ways to protect oceans in honor of World Oceans Day.
United Airlines Flies "Flight for the Planet," an Eco-Friendly Flight With Less Emissions and Low Waste
United flew a "Flight for the Planet" on World Environment Day.
Jay-Z Invests in Vegan Cookie Company Partake Foods, Following Investment in the Impossible Burger
Jay-Z just invested in yet another vegan business.
5 Easy Ways to Fight Air Pollution in Honor of World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2019's theme is air pollution.
Carnival Cruises to Pay $20 Million Penalty for Dumping Plastics Into the Ocean
This isn’t their first offense: They previously paid a $40 million penalty for illegally dumping oil-contaminated waste.
Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Use Robotics to Fight Climate Change, So He Launched the Footprint Coalition
South Korea to Close Down 19 Dog Meat Vendors, Turn Gupo Livestock Market Into a Park
The major dog meat market is finally shutting down — but there's a catch.
KFC Is Experimenting With Vegan Fried Chicken
With its signature blend of 11 herbs and spices, of course.
“Loop” Review: What I Thought of the Milkman Model Platform’s First Delivery Round
Here are my initial thoughts on Loop's first round.
These 11 Baltimore Organizations Fighting Food Waste Just Received Grants for Their Work
All 11 organizations are doing incredible work for their Baltimore communities.
Students in the Philippines Must Plant 10 Trees Before Graduating, Says New Law
The law is called "Graduation Legacy for the Environment Act."
"Eco-Village" That Produces Net Zero Emissions to Break Ground in Baltimore's Tivoly Triangle
The neighborhood will be "net zero," meaning it generates as much energy as it consumes.
Model Behati Prinsloo Talks Partnership With Save The Rhino Trust Namibia on 'Ellen'
Behati Prinsloo is a Global Ambassador for Save The Rhino Trust Namibia.
Why Is the Right Whale Population Declining? A New Study Has a Few Answers
Here's why the North Atlantic right whale's population is so low.
Malaysia Sending Plastic Trash Back to U.S. and Other Developed Countries
Malaysia is done with developed nations' plastics.
Elephant Hunting Is Now Legal in Botswana, After Five-Year Ban
Botswana will issue 400 elephant hunting licenses every year.
5 Ways to Protect Turtles and Tortoises Today for World Turtle Day
Here are a few ways to protect turtles and tortoises.
Dead Dolphin Found with Two-Foot Shower Hose in His Esophagus on Florida Beach
Another dolphin was found on the beach with plastic in his body.
Human Bodies Can Now Legally Be Composted in Washington State
Dead bodies in Washington state can now nourish the soil instead of pollute it.
Prada Is Going Fur-Free Later This Year
Come fall, Prada will no longer use animal fur in any of its collections.
Urban Outfitters Launches Nuuly, A Clothing Rental Subscription
Nuuly will launch this summer, for $88 a month.
U.K. Unveils Plan To Eliminate Plastic Straws, Stirrers, And Cotton Swabs By 2020
The U.K. government will ban these single-use plastic items sometime between October 2019 and 2020, but the public can comment before then.
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe, According To The Woman Who Invented It
Susie Faux, creator of the capsule wardrobe in the '70s, talks to Green Matters about the growing relevancy of the minimalist clothing movement she started.
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Stop Traveling Circuses From Using Circus Animals
Scientists Propose Converting Methane Into CO2 to Fight the Climate Crisis
CO2 is more prominent in the atmosphere than methane — but less potent.
'Loop' Launches in the U.S., Bringing Customers the Products They Love in a Milkman Model
"We’re really trying to go back to the imagery of the milkman," Loop VP Tony Rossi tells Green Matters.
It's National Rescue Dog Day — Here's What You Can Do to Celebrate Dogs Today
Adopt, don't shop!
England Sets Up Fund to Plant 130,000 Trees in Next Two Years
England will have at least 130,000 more trees planted come 2021.
How Broadway Actors Serving as "Green Captains" Are Turning the Great White Way Green
Green Matters spoke with two Broadway Green Captains to learn more.
Kristen Bell Is a Thrift Shopping Queen — And So Are Her Kids
Kristen Bell loves thrift shopping just as much as you do.
'TIME' Names Greta Thunberg a Next Generation Leader, and She Shares the Secret to Her Success
Impossible Foods Raises $300 Million From Celebs Including Jay-Z, Katy Perry, and Questlove
Anyone else hungry?
The Dairy Alternatives Market Will Double in Value Over Next 6 Years, Market Research Predicts
Bill Nye Sets the Earth on Fire to Explain the Climate Crisis on 'Last Week Tonight'
Bill Nye has zero chill when it comes to the climate crisis.
The UK Just Went a Full Week Without Coal, for the First Time in 137 Years
This is an important milestone for the UK.
This New Plastic Can Be Recycled Infinitely, and Scientists Think it Could Make Plastic Recycling Closed Loop
Most plastic can only be recycled once or twice.
Jason Momoa Raises $31,000 for Beach Cleanups by Ax-Throwing on 'Ellen'
His ax-throwing skills are literally helping the Earth.
Germany's New eHighway Can Charge Hybrid Trucks As They Drive
We'd love to see this everywhere!
IKEA Is Developing Meatless Balls That Will Taste Like the Classic Meatballs
IKEA is recreating its classic Swedish meatballs — with plants.
A Breakdown of That Gloomy Global Assessment of Environmental Change — Plus, Solutions
We need to protect Mama Earth.
Luke Perry Had a Zero-Waste Burial With Help From a Mushroom Burial Suit
Luke Perry's daughter disclosed details of his burial on Instagram.
Minnesota House Bans Recreational Wolf Hunting Across the State
Wolf hunting is a hot-button issue in Minnesota.
Giraffes Could Be Joining the Endangered Species List
Giraffe population has declined 40 percent over the past 30 years.
L.A. Announces a Green New Deal for the City, Including a 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Goal
Los Angeles is now the biggest U.S. city to pledge 100 percent clean energy.
Renewable Energy Will Exceed Coal-Powered Energy This Month in U.S. for the First Time
This is a milestone for the U.S.
Some California Restaurants Are Adding a Climate Change Tax to the Bill
Here's how the new tax will incentive sustainable farming practices.
An Emaciated Baby Dolphin Washed Up With Plastic in Her Stomach in Florida
Edible Seaweed Pouches Replaced Plastic Bottles at London Marathon, Reducing Water Bottle Use
Ooho drink pouches helped the marathon be more sustainable.
5 Simple Ways To Shop Greener At The Grocery Store
Here are five ways to make a difference by going green at the grocery store.
Google's 'Your Plan, Your Planet' Game Encourages Users to Make Eco-Friendly Fashion Pledges
The tool has new tips for making your wardrobe more eco-friendly.
Arbor Day Foundation Has Planted 20 Percent of Its 100 Million Tree Goal
Happy Arbor Day!
2019's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Are Here, Proving That Avocados Are Flawless
The Environmental Working Group just released its annual guide to pesticides in produce.
New York City Passes a Green New Deal, Requiring 'Green Roofs' on New Buildings
Roofs are getting greener in NYC.
The Earth Strike Has Been Endorsed by Greta Thunberg — Here's What You Need to Know
‘Today’ Show Introduces “One Green Thing” Challenge to Show Everyone Can Easily Go Green
When it comes to climate action, the Today show believes big change starts with “one small thing” — and we couldn’t agree more.
6 Tips for Zero-Waste Grocery Shopping, Even if You Don't Have a Bulk Section
Just because you don't live near a bulk shop doesn't mean you can't grocery shop sustainably.
9 of the Best Quotes From Greta Thunberg's Speech to the House of Parliament
"We must start today. We have no more excuses."
Parents Want Schools to Teach Children About Climate Change, Survey Shows
Parents want their kids to be informed.
Pokémon Go Celebrates Earth Day by “Gaming for Good”
Pokémon Go is rewarding their virtual players for getting involved in the real world.
5 Actionable Things to Do On Earth Day 2019
Reebok's Eco-Friendly 'Cotton + Corn' Sneakers Go Vegan
The low-impact shoes are even more eco-friendly now.
Ariana Grande, Leo DiCaprio, and More Stars Come Together to Record “Earth,” Lil Dicky’s New Climate Change Anthem
Listen to "Earth," the new song that can not only motivate you about climate action, but also show you what it would be like if Ariana Granda was a zebra.
Jason Momoa Shaved His Beard to Get You to Ditch Single-Use Plastic
Khal Drogo no more — Jason Momoa shaved his signature beard in an effort to get you to rethink plastics.
Endangered Right Whales Spotted With New Calves, Providing a Ray of Hope for the Species' Future
The right whale population is finally growing again.
'Big Bang Theory' Star Melissa Rauch Releases Free Children's Book 'The Tales of Tofu,' Making Healthy Eating Fun and Accessible
Rauch hopes the book will give children a positive and fun association with healthy eating.
Chicago Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040
The mayor officially signed the resolution this week.
The States That Use the Most Glyphosate — And What You Can Do About It
Here's what to do if your state ranks high on the list.
New Bioplastic-Rubber Blended Material Could Be the Plastic Packaging Alternative the Earth Needs
The new material is strong enough to replace plastic packaging.
There Are More Than 500,000 Potential Wind and Solar Energy Storage Spaces on Earth, Study Finds
There are 530,000 potential PHES sites on the planet.
Netflix's 'Our Planet' Has People in Tears — And Ready to Do Good for the Earth
Twitter is full of people #crying over the Netflix series.
Compostable Wild Grass Straws Are Vietnam's Newest Zero-Waste Straw Option
The wild grass straws are 100 percent natural.
Chemical Recycling Is Completely Changing the Plastic Recycling Game
Chemical recycling works very differently than standard plastic recycling.