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Upcoming Doc 'SLAY' Exposes Animal Cruelty in Leather, Fur, and Wool Industries
The new documentary SLAY aims to wake viewers up to the unethical ways the leather, fur, and wool industries treat animals, workers, and the environment.Coastal Grandmother Clothing: How to Achieve the TikTok Aesthetic, Sustainably
What is coastal grandmother, exactly? Here's our guide to the trend, and our best tips on how you can nail the clothing, aesthetics, and vibe — sustainably.How TikTok's @SustainableCherub Went From Shopping Addict to Sustainable Fashion Educator (Exclusive)
Sustainable fashion educator Taylor Bright, aka @sustainablecherub on TikTok, shares her sustainability journey with us in honor of Earth Day.Is Shein an Ethical Brand? A Look Into the Fast Fashion Empire
Is Shein bad, or is it an ethical brand? Here’s a look into what makes Shein that company that it is.Celebrity Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands That Will Do Your Face a Big Favor
Whether you're looking for something environmentally-friendly or if you abstain from animal products, these are our favorite vegan makeup brands created by celebrities.Our Favorite Sustainable Glasses, Plus How to Recycle Old Eyeglasses
Sustainable glasses companies keep cropping up, offering prescription frames, readers, blue-light glasses, and sunglasses that will keep your eyes protected while respecting the Earth.KEEN Footwear's New Collection Diverts Landfill Waste From Leather Car Seat Production
Although we generally don't condone the use of leather, as it comes from cows, these shoes use upcycled leather that comes from old car seats.Our Favorite Vegan Leather Jackets for a Cruelty-Free Fashion Moment
If you are vegan, or otherwise avoid buying or wearing animal products, investing in a high-quality vegan leather jacket may be a worthwhile purchase.Eco-Friendly Claw Clips For a Trendy and Sustainable Updo
One brand's eco-friendly claw clips went viral on TikTok recently — here are a few options for sustainable claw clips and other hair accessories.These Sustainable, Circular Fashion Companies Offer Their Own Recycling Programs
These sustainable and circular fashion companies have their own recycling programs.Why Anti-Fast Fashion Activists Protested the PrettyLittleThing Fashion Show
Fans of popular fast fashion brand Pretty Little Thing may be wondering, is PrettyLittleThing ethical?Vegetable Ivory Is Making a Resurgence in Fashion — How the Sustainable Material Is Made (Exclusive)
What exactly is vegetable ivory, and what can it be used for?From Breathtaking Views to Over-the-Top Amenities — Check out These Unique Airbnb Treehouses in the U.S.
From breathtaking views to over-the-top amenities, check out the best and most unique Airbnb treehouses in the United States.These Black-Owned Clothing Brands Are All About Sustainable, Secondhand, and Ethical Fashion
Supporting Black-owned sustainable clothing companies is easier than ever thanks to the internet.10 Eco-Friendly Swimsuit Brands for All Shapes and Sizes
If you're dreaming of warmer weather and days at the beach, here are 10 of our favorite eco-friendly bathing suit brands to consider for summer 2022.Here's How You Can Dress Like Carrie, Miranda, or Charlotte — Sustainably
You can dress like Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, or any of the other 'Sex and the City' characters through thredUP and Hurr's latest campaigns.Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Children’s Clothing Brands
There are so many sustainable kids’ clothing brands on the market these days.Amazon Deforestation Connected to Popular Fashion Brands’ Leather Use
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is primarily due to the cattle ranching industry — and many fashion brands source leather from the Amazon.Why Fashion Companies Destroy Unsold Goods
Fashion companies make it a habit to destroy unsold goods, but why engage in such wasteful behavior?Crocs Is Encouraging You to Donate Clothes for a Free Pair of Kicks
Comfort shoe company, Crocs, established a new program with online thrift store, thredUP, which encourages you to donate old clothes for store credit.Dumpster Diver's TikTok Inspires Coach to Stop Destroying Unsold Bags
A TikTok about slashed Coach bags found in dumpsters went so viral, that it actually prompted Coach to pledge to quit the wasteful practice of destroying unsold merchandise.Sericulture: Why Silk Production Is Not So Eco-Friendly
The growing of silk is not considered a cruelty-free industry, but is sericulture eco-friendly?Sustainable Vegan Leather Pants, So You Can Fit in With the TikTok Teens
Vegan leather pants are huge on TikTok this fall — here's a look into the two most popular pairs from Abercrombie and Aritzia, as well as some more sustainable options.DIY Bath Bomb Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Bath bombs might seem quite luxurious, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.Exploring the Health and Beauty Benefits of Rice Water
Rice water has many health and beauty benefits that many people don’t know about.3 Easy, DIY Recipes for Making All-Natural Lip Gloss at Home
Making your own lip gloss at home is a great way to save money and ensure you’re only using natural ingredients.8 Scintillating Scents: These Fantastic Fragrances Are Completely Vegan
The best vegan fragrances combine cruelty-free ingredients and sensational scents into one, affordable package.Puma’s Shoebox Redesign Is Part of the Brand’s New Sustainability Initiatives
Puma is rolling out its brand new shoeboxes, which save 2,800 tonnes of cardboard on an annual basis, as part of its sustainability initiatives.You Can Shop Secondhand From Home, Through These Online Thrift Stores
Buying secondhand is the sustainable way to shop, but you don't necessarily have to go in-person — these are our favorite online thrift stores.You Can Make “Leather” From Used SCOBY, for a Zero-Waste Kombucha Brewing Process
Kombucha brewers can make sure their business or hobby is zero-waste, by making a material that resembles vegan leather from used SCOBY.Ethical Beauty Doesn’t Have to Be Pricey — Shop These Cruelty-Free Drugstore Brands
If you care about supporting ethical beauty companies, you don't have to pay a hefty price, with these cruelty-free drugstore beauty brands.Cozy Up in Some of Our Favorite Ethical, Vegan, and Sustainable Fall Sweaters
If you're already preparing your fall looks, here are a few eco-friendly sweaters that will keep you cozy and looking chic — sustainably.Sustainability at NYFW: Not Enough Eco-Conscious Fashion on Runways This Year
Is NYFW sustainable? Some designers used eco-friendly techniques for NYFW, but overall, sustainability was not a main character at this year's event.How Lorde Made Her ‘Solar Power’ Merch as Eco-Conscious as Possible (Exclusive)
Lorde’s sustainable “Solar Power” merch was made by LA-based fashion company Everybody.World.Why Vegans Don't Wear Real Pearls — Here's How They're Made
Do vegans wear pearls? The pearl industry presents a host of ethical and environmental issues.6 Vegan Subscription Boxes Worth Trying — Snacks, Beauty, and More
These vegan subscription boxes are a great way to try out new brands of vegan cosmetics and snack foods.Our Favorite Sustainable Bras and Bralettes for Under $50
Here’s a look at eight brands making affordable, sustainable bras, bralettes, and more — all of which offer bras under $50.TikTok's Earth Stewardess, an Original Member of "EcoTok," Shares Her "Green Routine" (Exclusive)
TikTok's "Earth Stewardess," one of the original members of the EcoTok collective, took the time to share her Green Routine with us via email.Sustainable Plus-Sized Clothing Brands That Keep Low-Impact Shopping Cute
Finding inclusive sizes while thrifting may be tricky, so if you're looking to keep your shopping low-impact, try these sustainable plus-sized brands.Thrift Flipping Denim: Cropping, Distressing, Painting, and More
Thrift flipping denim is easier than you think! From cropping the bottoms, to distressing, to painting, there are so many ways to change them up.I Tried Brooks' New "Eco-Friendly" Running Shoe — Here's What You Need to Know
Brooks Running recreated its best-selling sneaker, the Ghost 14, to be carbon neutral, and made with recycled materials — here's what they're like.Wallis Day Shares Her "Green Routine" After Finishing 'Batwoman' (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with 'Batwoman' actress Wallis Day, who shared her "Green Routine," sustainable fashion secrets, and her skincare routine.New Study Says Renting Clothes Is Unsustainable — but It's Missing the Whole Picture
Is renting clothes sustainable? A new study argues that it's actually not that great when done on a large scale, but it's missing the full picture.9 Secondhand Websites for Selling and Buying Clothes, Baby Gear, and More
Secondhand websites and apps can help you buy and sell everything from clothes to baby gear to home goods.Celeb Tattoo Artist, Bang Bang, on How Tattoos Can Be More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with one of New York's most legendary celebrity tattoo artists, Bang Bang, to hear his "Green Routine" and collab with Lightlife.These Musicians Are Providing Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Unsustainable Band Tees
If you're looking to support your favorite artists in a sustainable manner, a number of climate-conscious bands have released sustainable band merch.“Forever Chemicals” Found in Half of Beauty Products Tested — Here’s Our PFAS-Free Makeup List
PFAS-free makeup brands are out there — and it could be a good idea to support them, since forever chemicals have been found in more than half of U.S. and Canada's makeup.Is Aritzia Actually Sustainable, or Are We Being Greenwashed?
Mid-price clothing company, Aritzia, makes itself out to be high quality and sustainable — but is it, or are we simply being greenwashed?Stella McCartney’s Sustainable Autumn 2021 Collection “Celebrates Animals as Our Equals”
Stella McCartney's Autumn 2021 is her most sustainable yet, and calls for an end to the fur industry.
