DIY Bath Bomb Recipes That You Can Make at HomeBath 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 HomeMaking 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 InitiativesPuma 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 StoresBuying 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 ProcessKombucha 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 BrandsIf 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 YearIs 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 MadeDo vegans wear pearls? The pearl industry presents a host of ethical and environmental issues.
6 Vegan Subscription Boxes Worth Trying — Snacks, Beauty, and MoreThese vegan subscription boxes are a great way to try out new brands of vegan cosmetics and snack foods.
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 CuteFinding 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 MoreThrift 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 KnowBrooks 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 PictureIs 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 MoreSecondhand 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 TeesIf 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 ListPFAS-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.
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.
Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her “Green Routine” (Exclusive)Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg shared her Green Routine with Green Matters while promoting her partnership with Excedrin.
How Olivia Rodrigo Is Making Sustainable Fashion Part of Her BrandOlivia Rodrigo opened up about her passion for ethical and vintage fashion in a new interview — plus, we have the details on her sustainable merch collection.
Bamboo: Is It As Eco-Friendly As Everyone Seems to Think?Bamboo has been steadily gaining popularity as a sustainable textile and building material, but is bamboo actually eco-friendly, or is it greenwashing?
Sustainable Pride Merch by LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Combat Rainbow WashingPride merch is best when bought from a sustainable, LGBTQ+-owned, small business.
Estonia Is Shutting Down All Its Fur FarmsEstonia is banning fur farming nationwide — five years from now, all fur farms across the country must be completely shut down.
Vegan Grape Leather Bag Raises $200K on KickstarterVegan grape leather, made with the byproducts of the winemaking process that often go to waste, is the newest sustainable fabric.
Witch Hazel: 9 Uncommon Uses for This Amazing AstringentWitch hazel can be found in the first-aid aisle of every drugstore, but what are some uncommon uses for this amazing astringent?
Nikki Reed Shares Her “Green Routine” in Honor of New Vegan Shoe Line (Exclusive)Nikki Reed recently launched line of sustainable vegan sneakers, and she shared her Green Routine with us in honor of the release.
Designers of Sustainable Wedding Dresses From Sophie et Voilà on Design Process (Exclusive)Green Matters spoke with the creators behind Sophie et Voilà, two wedding dress makers that design their clothes from exclusively recycled materials.
Pandora Is Replacing All Mined Diamonds With Lab-Grown OnesPandora will no longer source mined diamonds, instead only using lab-grown diamonds in its collections.
One-Stop Shops for Sustainably Shopping Online That Are Better Than AmazonSustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.
Nicky Hilton Shares Her “Green Routine” to Celebrate Her Sustainable Shoe Line (Exclusive)Nicky Hilton just released her first sustainable fashion line of sustainably-made vegan shoes, in collaboration with French Sole.
Sustainable Athletic Wear Brands for Eco-Friendly WorkoutsIs it possible to find sustainable athletic wear? Fortunately, there are plenty of brands making fairly sustainable and eco-friendly exercise apparel.
7 Natural Shampoos That Will Help Thicken Even the Finest HairFinding a natural shampoo to fit your specific type of hair wasn’t always simple, but these seven brands are making much easier.
Influencers in the Sustainability Space Share Their Earth Day Resolutions (Exclusive)Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.
Designers Are Embracing Vegan Cactus Leather to Create Unique and Sustainable FashionPopular fashion designers are finally recognizing the amazing potential that sustainable materials like cactus leather can have on the textile industry.
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Clothing Brands to Help You Summit SustainablySustainable outdoor clothing is made to be tough and reliable, without causing undue damage to the environment through production or due to excess waste.
Nicole McLaughlin On Upcycled Collab With Foot Locker, O-1, and Russell Athletic (Exclusive)Designer Nicole McLaughlin collaborated with O-1 and Russell Athletic to launch a sustainable clothing line through Foot Locker's Greenhouse app.
How to Recycle Shoes: Sneakers, Slippers, Boots, and MoreThere are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.
April Showers Bring May Flowers — Shop Our Favorite Sustainable Rain BootsIf you're looking to stay dry during the impending spring showers these next few months, peruse some of our favorite eco-friendly rain boots.
Kenneth Cole, Ellen Tracy, and More Than a Dozen Other Brands Ban FurGlobal Brands Group just announced that it will no longer be selling fur via any of its brands.
Jane Fonda on How Civil Disobedience Can "Align Your Body With Your Deepest Values"Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.
12 Luxury Fashion Brands That Have Gone Fur-FreeThese luxury fashion designers have gone fur-free over the past few years.
What Certifications to Look for When Clothes Shopping SustainablyThese certifications will make it easier for you to know whether your clothes are made and distributed in a sustainable fashion.
Shop These Sustainable Asian American-Owned Businesses To support Asian American communities across the country, shop from these sustainable Asian American-owned businesses.
Vegan Fungi "Leather" Is Expected to Hit Adidas' and Stella McCartney's Shelves by 2021Adidas and other brands will be offering vegan "leather" products made of fungi, making them more sustainable than most manmade vegan leathers.