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Halara is an athleisure brand that quickly went viral on social media in 2020, however, are the cheap prices a reflection of unethical practices?

Ultra popular American clothing brand American Eagle may have fooled you into thinking it's not fast fashion, but you might be surprised.

For many teenage girls, an outfit from Brandy Melville is a closet staple. However, the brand may be hiding a lot of harmful business practices.

Sadly, Kim Kardashian's trendy, multi-billion-dollar shapewear brand, SKIMS, may just be another fast fashion label that dances around its lack of transparency.

Marketed as a means to boost the confidence to those unhappy with the look of their teeth, veneers are an expensive, non-essential oral expenditure.

Looking for eco-friendly clothes hangers? Avoid virgin plastic and check out our list of sustainable hangers made of recycled paper, ocean plastic, aluminum, and more.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

Those following Kylie Jenner on Instagram may be itching to dye their hair bubblegum pink. Here are seven of the best vegan and cruelty-free at-home pink hair dyes on the market.

Consumers searching for talc-free setting powders have a number of options, but these vegan, cruelty-free products are our top five choices.

Slip into something sustainable! From platform lug soles to slingback hybrids, these vegan loafers will add sustainability and comfort to any wardrobe.

If you're feeling cheeky or getting ready for a night on the town, check out these ten sustainable lingerie pieces to look good and help the earth.

Here are some of our favorite popular brands of vegan makeup, all of which you can find at Sephora stores.

Jess Smith was shopping at a local thrift store when she found a $2 necklace that looked like a Tide Pod. It was valued at $3,000. Here's the story.

Thrift shopping is always a unique experience, no matter where you are. Here are the 10 best thrifting spots to explore in Denver.

Part of the fun in thrifting is that you never know what you are going to find. Here are the best places to shop secondhand in New Jersey.

An Alabama woman didn't have plans to get married when she found her dream dress at Goodwill. The $6,000 Galia Lahav designer dress cost her just $25.

Though AliExpress is known for wildly cheap finds, the marketplace is also associated with stealing art, scams, fast fashion, and harmful chemicals.

As an online factory marketplace, Quince keeps the prices of its "luxury" offerings low, prompting shoppers to wonder if it's legit.

Content creator Ready to Glare discussed an enlightening brand assessment in a video, highlighting the ethical flops of Rihanna's Savage X Fenty.

Do you like eating microplastics? We bet you don't! Well, your adored polyester hoodie is likely contributing to the global plastic pollution crisis.

Let's face it, most people aren't looking to thrift every item in their wardrobe. Because of this, lifting up affordable sustainable fashion brands is vital.

Temu is known for its cheap prices. However, like Shein, the low prices mean a greater cost for laborers and the environment.

Whether you opt for a CVD or HPHT diamond, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, more ethical, and eco-friendly. Plus, they have the same chemical makeup as mined diamonds!

Subtly abrasive items and household ingredients like jewelry cloths, toothpaste, and baking soda can be used to keep stainless steel jewelry squeaky clean.

From history to ethics, there's a lot to discuss when it comes to the lost art of chiengora — aka spinning dog hair into yarn and creating textiles.

TEXFAD, a company based in Uganda, is using banana leaves and stems to make sustainable fabric, which can then be used to make various everyday goods.

A leather expert who breaks down luxury leather items on social media says Coachtopia bags aren't as sustainable as they're made out to be.

Musician Billie Eilish, who is also vegan, is using her influence to promote Gucci's new plant-based handbag, made from a new material.

We're exploring Goodwill's charitable nature and list of controversies, which allegedly include low wages, executive greed, and discrimination.

Here’s a look at eight brands making affordable, sustainable bras, bralettes, and more — all of which offer bras under $50.

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

From sexy intimates to fashionable nude basics, check out these sustainable underwear brands that we swear by!

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

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

Founder Ere Perez tells us about her namesake, nontoxic cosmetics company, which harnesses the power of science, nature, and botanicals.

Vans responded to our request for comment about the viral video.

Chris Kolodziejski, former NFL player and founder of Chella, tells us how he transitioned the beauty brand to be more sustainable.

If you’re into thrifting, get ready for the holiday of your dreams: National Thrift Shop Day.