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.
Nine New Non-Animal Cosmetic Tests Approved in China, Bringing the World a Step Closer to Ending Animal Testing
There's still a long way to go when it comes to banning animal testing, but this is an important step.
The USDA Will No Longer Conduct Lab Tests on Kittens, Will Rehome Remaining 14 Cats
The controversial practice is finally over.
How to Recycle Your Car Seat at Target and Get 20% Off New Baby Gear
Target just announced its latest trade-in event.
Whole Foods Is Lowering Prices Across the Store, and Introducing New Deals for Amazon Prime Members
Prices are going down at Whole Foods.
Virginia Officially Declares Pet Cruelty a Felony Statewide
Abusing a dog or cat is now a felony in Virginia.
A Pregnant Whale Found Was Dead on Italian Beach With 49 Pounds of Plastic in Her Stomach
A dead fetus was also found inside the female sperm whale.
New York City Is Establishing a Congestion Toll in Congested Midtown
Manhattanites will have to pay to enter the borough below 60th Street.
Burger King's Whoppers Go Impossible With the Popular Plant-Based Patty
Plant lovers, rejoice!
New Yorkers Better Dust Off Their Reusable Totes, Because the State Is Banning Plastic Bags
The ban will go into effect in early 2020.
Earth Hour Is This Weekend – Here's Everything You Need to Know, And a Few Suggestions for Observing
Here are a few suggestions for observing Earth Hour this weekend.
Bill Proposes Warning Labels for Kids’ Cosmetics That Might Contain Asbestos
In the wake of the Food and Drug Administration finding dangerous levels of asbestos in cosmetic products marketed to children, new legislation has proposed warning labels on products that might contain the known carcinogen.
Monsanto's Roundup Loses Second Cancer Case, With 11,000 More to Come
The corporation was found guilty of not including a cancer-causing warning.
Grocery Store Lidl Is Saving Produce From Landfill With "Too Good to Waste" Discount Veggie Boxes
It's going to save customers a boatload of money, too.
75-Year-Old Woman Upcycled Wegmans Plastic Bags to Knit a Skirt Suit, And She Looks Fabulous
Biodegradable Plates and Cutlery Made from Wheat Bran May Not Be Gluten-Free, But They Are Pretty Cool
Wheat bran is the newest material for biodegradable tablewares.
'Mean Girls' Star Daniel Franzese Takes on a New Kind of Plastics in PSA Against Single-Use Straws
Green Matters spoke with the actor and comedian about the fun new campaign.
French Beach Covered With Mangled Dolphin Corpses, As a Side Effect of the Fishing Industry
Hundreds of dolphin bodies keep washing up.
Figuring Out if a Hotel is Eco-Friendly Just Got a Lot Easier
This is an excuse to book a vacation, right?
TerraCycle Unveils First Nationwide Razor Recycling Program, And It's So Easy to Participate
You can now recycle disposable razors, blades, and packaging.
This Designer's 3D-Printed Flowers Could Help Insect Pollinators in Cities
The flowers will help feed bees and butterflies living in cities.
NYC's New Plant-Based Medicine Program Is Healing High Cholesterol and Obesity With More Plants and Less Medicine
Dr. Sapana Shah chats with Green Matters about Bellevue's new plant-based medicine program.
36 Beagles to Be Freed From Cruel Year-Long Fungicide Experiment, Following Undercover Investigation
The Humane Society plans to rehome each dog.
Greta Thunberg Shares Powerful Reflection on Youth Climate Strike: "We Need a Whole New Way of Thinking"
The 16-year-old Swedish activist doesn't believe the burden should fall on children.
China Comes Close to Ending Routine Post-Market Animal Testing — A Small But Powerful Step
China is slowly but surely reducing restrictions on cosmetic animal testing.
A Beached Whale in the Philippines Died Due to Ingesting 88 Pounds of Plastic
Plastic waste doesn't simply go "away."
As the Youth Climate Strike Wraps Up, What Should We Do Next?
As the Youth Climate Strike winds down, here are a few actions to continue helping the planet.
Carlsberg's Beer "Snap Packs" Use 76 Percent Less Plastic Than Six Pack Rings
The brewery spent three years developing this adhesive.
Greta Thunberg Is Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, And She Could Be the Youngest Winner In History
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is a pioneer in the fight against climate change.
The First 3D-Printed Neighborhood Will Be Sustainable and Affordable, and It's Breaking Ground This Year
The CEOs of the two companies behind the neighborhood tell Green Matters about 3D-printed homes.
Everything You Need to Know About the Youth Climate Strike on March 15
Here's how to get involved, whether or not you're a student.
James Bond Goes Green in New Movie With Electric Aston Martin Car
Electric, not gas.
This 89-Year-Old Is Winning Hearts for Knitting Dog Coats and Blankets for Her Local Shelter
Maisie Green has knit more than 450 doggie coats and blankets for the shelter.
Meatless Mondays Expands to All 1,800 New York City Public Schools
The program will officially kick off this fall, for all 1.1 million NYC public school students.
Girl Scouts Is Fostering Young Environmental Leaders as Programs Expand to Address Climate Change
The Girl Scouts are about so much more than cookies.
An Oklahoma Lawmaker Is Trying to Make Plastic Bag Bans and Taxes Illegal Across the State
It's a proposed ban on bans. Yup.
People Are Cleaning Up Garbage, and Encouraging Others to Do the Same With a Game of #TrashTag
Michael Bloomberg Launches "Beyond Carbon" Campaign to Shut Down All Remaining Power Plants in the U.S.
Bloomberg has a goal of shutting down every single coal-fired power plant in the U.S. by 2030.
7 Women Killing It in the Environmental Space, In Honor of International Women's Day
These seven women from around the globe are are the ultimate eco inspiration.
Lebanon Organization Pioneers Eco Movement With the Middle East's First Zero-Waste Shop
The zero-waste shop is supposedly the first in the Middle East.
Beyond Beef Will Make All of Your Plant-Based Ground Beef Dreams Come True
Meatballs and tacos and sliders, oh my!
Miami Bans Glyphosate, the Infamous Monsanto Herbicide Polluting the City's Lakes
The ban goes into effect immediately.
Trader Joe's Is Listening to Customers and Reducing Plastic In Its Stores
The new initiative will save 1 million pounds of plastic a year.
Mardi Gras Is Getting Greener as New Biodegradable Beads Emerge
A new invention could save tens of thousands of pounds of plastic throws from sewers and landfills.
The Late "Grandfather" of Climate Science Shared One Last Key to Solving Global Warming, Just Before His Death
Just before his death, Wallace Smith Broecker shared his final words for the climate science community.
The U.S. Sucks at Recycling, and This 9-Year-Old Is Trying to Fix It
Ryan of Ryan's Recycling is the newest spokesperson for Recycle Across America.
Chipotle Takes Out the Guesswork by Adding Vegan and Vegetarian Bowls to the Menu
Will guac still cost extra though?
Overheating Oceans and Overfishing Has Caused Fish Populations to Significantly Decline, Study Finds
We have the power to prevent a fishless ocean.
Gisele Bündchen Embraces Nature in Cover Shoot for 'Vogue Germany's' Sustainability Issue
"Nature is where I feel the most comfortable," the model said.
Pit Bull and Stray Kitten Form an Unlikely Bond in Pixar's Newest Short Film 'Kitbull'
Kitbull will have you wanting to run to your local animal shelter.
Exotic Animal Skins Are Leaving U.K. Department Store Selfridges' Shelves
"Conscientious and informed consumers absolutely reject the exotic-skins trade," a representative for PETA tells Green Matters.
You Won't See Single-Use Drink Bottles at This Major Music Festival Anymore
The festival will not sell or provide plastic drink bottles this year. Instead, attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bottles.
Etsy's Shipping Process Just Got a Lot More Eco-Friendly
Etsy is trying to neutralize its shipping process.
Researchers Discovered Microplastics in Animals in the Ocean's Deepest Trenches
Microplastics have officially affected animals living on the ocean floor.
Planting 1.2 Trillion Trees Could Neutralize CO2 Emissions, Says Ecologist
A new study estimates that Earth has room for 1.2 trillion more trees — and that planting them could be the key to canceling out CO2 emissions.
Eco-Friendly Apparel Company Tentree Wants to Plant 1 Billion Trees
Green Matters spoke with tentree's CEO to learn more about the company's mission and business model.
The U.K.'s First Certified Flushable Wet Wipes Are Finally Here
The U.K. rolled out a new "Fine to Flush" certification for wet wipes, and one brand has already come through with a flushable wipe.
California Legislator Proposes Bill to End Animal Dissection Statewide
Animal dissection could be a thing of the past in California if the new RAISE Act becomes law.
Eco-Friendly Dresses at the 2019 Oscars Were Part of the 'Red Carpet Green Dress' Challenge
Eco-friendly Louis Vuitton and Christian Siriano designs lit up the red carpet at the 2019 Academy Awards.
How Often Are Extinct Animals Rediscovered? A Bee and Tortoise Recently Became "Lazaraus" Species
A Fernandina Giant Tortoise and a Wallace's giant bee were recently discovered, after decades of humans thinking they were extinct.