How to Find Secondhand Craft Supplies — and Stores — Near YouKeep reading to learn how to find secondhand craft supplies and stores near you.
Test Out Your Creativity With These 6 Sustainable Springtime Crafts Looking for a fun activity? Try out these sustainable springtime crafts with friends and family.
Environmentalists Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Begley Take Public Transit to OscarsEd Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.
Sustainable Sheet Masks: Try These Compostable and Reusable OptionsSheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.
Why Cats Seem to Like Cardboard Boxes More Than Their Actual ToysWhy do cats like cardboard? It seems like every cat needs one in their arsenal of toys. And luckily for all cat parents, they're pretty cheap.
What Is the Most Eco-Friendly Burial Method? Here Are a Few OptionsEven the most eco-friendly people are going to shuffle off this mortal coil one day, but how do you ensure that your burial has as much positive environmental impactful as your choices in life?
Mushroom Foraging 101: How to Unlock the Mysteries of Your Local Forest, for FreeMushroom foraging is the perfect activity for people who enjoy nature (and mushrooms). Keep reading to learn how to begin foraging.
Avoiding Microplastics Is Tricky — Here Are 5 Ways You Can Reduce Your ExposureFiguring out how to avoid microplastics can be tricky, but we aren’t completely out of luck. There are a few actions we can take to reduce our exposure.
Make Some Extra Money With These 5 Eco-Friendly Side HustlesThese side hustles make saving money and the environment almost easy.
5 Things to Give Up for Lent That Will Also Benefit You and the PlanetWondering what to give up for Lent 2023? Each of these ideas just might enrich your life, help you feel healthier, and reduce your environmental impact.
PFAS-Free Period Underwear Options, to Ensure Your Time of the Month Is Safe and HealthyAfter Thinx was sued for containing PFAS in its period underwear, we've compiled a list of PFAs-free options to healthily manage your time of the month.
Vegan Cashmere Exists, but What Is It Made Of?Although cashmere is soft and high-end, it isn't animal-free. A vegan version exists, but what is it made of?
Here’s How to Start Container GardeningHave you been wanting to try growing your own food, but just don't have the space? Try container gardening.
Don’t Pour Your Expired Perfume Down the Drain — Here's How to Safely Get Rid of ItPerfume can be considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of carefully.
Here’s What We Can Learn From the “De-Influencing” Trend on TikTokRecently TikTokers have been talking all about “de-influencing.” But what does that mean? There might be a few things we can learn from it.
Ethical and Sustainable Alternatives to DiamondsFortunately, there are many diamond alternatives on the market that are often more sustainably and ethically sourced than traditional diamonds.
Yes, Plastic Recycling Is a Bit of a Scam. Here’s Why We Should Still Do ItYes, the plastic recycling industry is kind of a scam. But still, we should recycle everything that is recyclable.
The Impact of Paper Towels, or How I Finally Learned to Give Them Up Although paper towels are convenient, they raise your environmental impact and waste money — hence why you should give them up like I did.
California Finally Starts Rolling Out Its Statewide Composting MandateCalifornia just enacted a composting law, which will effectively require all Californians to compost everything from vegetable scraps and rotten leftovers to paper towels and plates.
How to Start a Dog Rescue, According To An Animal-Lover Who's Done It (Exclusive)Are you an animal lover with a passion for dog rescue? If you've ever considered starting your own dog rescue, here are 7 steps to get you started.
Reef-Friendly Vs. Reef-Safe Sunscreen: Here's the DifferenceReef-safe or reef-friendly sunscreen is a must if you're hitting the beach this summer.
Is ASOS a Good Company? What to Know About Its Environmental and Social ImpactIs ASOS impact on the environment good or bad? Some consider the online retailer to be better than competitors like SHEIN, but is it actually better?
DIY Tips for Making Your Own Composting Toilet Learning how to build a composting toilet is a great way to start living a zero-waste lifestyle.
Travel Sustainably With These Low-Impact Luggage Brands Traveling sustainably involves choosing a low-impact mode of transportation and much more, but start out small by buying sustainable luggage.
Why Can’t Styrofoam Be Recycled?Many people seem to be under the mistaken impression that Styrofoam cannot be recycled. It can, in fact, only the process is not as simple as it might seem.
Cruelty-Free Perfumes and FragrancesIf you want to smell great without harming animals, try out these 12 cruelty-free and vegan fragrances.
What's the Best Eco-Friendly Cat Litter?Cat litter might be disposable and some brands are biodegradable, but does that make it eco-friendly?
What Is SCOBY? You'll Need It to Make Your Own Kombucha Learn what SCOBY is and how you can make your own kombucha.
Here's How the Parabens In Your Beauty Products Can Affect Your Skin and HairParabens are preservative ingredients found in many cosmetic and hair products, but what do they actually do to your skin and hair?
New to Hiking? These Outdoor Adventure Groups Are Designed for Beginners If you're new to the outdoors and are interested in doing some exploring, these hiking groups for beginners will help you get outside with professionals.
Does Ethical Beeswax Exist? Here's What Cruelty-Free Sources SayDoes ethical beeswax exist? Find out if beeswax candles and beeswax wraps are ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free, plus more ethical alternatives.
Eco-Friendly Spray Dish Soaps to Help Wash Your Dishes More EfficientlyThere are a number of cruelty-free and eco-friendly spray dish soaps on the market.
Here’s How You Can Make a Plastic Bottle Garden This SpringIf you want to make the most of the waste you create, learning how to make a plastic bottle garden is a good way to start.
The Most Eco-Friendly Method for Getting Rid of Cat Poop — and One You Should Never AttemptEmptying out a litter box seems easy enough, but how do you dispose of cat poop in an eco-friendly way?
You Can Reuse and Recycle Your Candle Jars, After the Wax Has MeltedWhat are you supposed to do with old candle jars? Although most of them are made of recyclable glass, it's important to make sure they're clean.
Is Roundup Safe to Use on Vegetables? Here's What You Should KnowRoundup is a glyphosate-based herbicide that is commonly used to kill weeds in gardens nationwide — but is it safe to use in a vegetable garden?
What Soil Is Best for Vegetable Gardening?They say great gardens start with good soil, but how do you know which soil is best for gardening?
Check Out These Websites to Buy Secondhand Vinyl and CDs OnlineAttention music lovers: Check these websites to buy secondhand vinyl and CDs for all of your secondhand music needs.
Thinx Settles in Class Action Lawsuit Over PFAS — How to Get Your PaymentIf you have ever purchased a pair of Thinx, here's how to claim money via Thinx's class action settlement.
3 Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials That Are Doing Sustainability RightMost of the time, packaging consists of plastic and other non-recyclable materials. These eco-friendly packaging materials are changing the game.
How to Recycle and Donate Linens: Blankets, Towels, and MoreDonating and recycling blankets and other linens is very possible — there are a few companies and organizations that can help.
Have Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs? Here's What Could Be Going OnBackyard farmers are often frustrated with bouts of slow egg production, here’s why it’s normal.
How to Have a Sustainable Bachelorette Party, to Honor a Zero-Waste BrideAn eco-friendly and sustainable bachelorette party is totally possible — here are a few tips.
How to Can Peaches: A Step-by-Step GuideAlthough peaches are seasonal up North, they're are a year-round staple in some areas. Therefore, learning to can peaches is necessary to learn.
Try Reusable Water Balloons for an Eco-Friendly Summer BattleWe suggest using reusable, eco-friendly water balloons for all of your water balloon fight needs.
The Best Reusable and Compostable Cotton SwabsAre there any zero-waste Q-tip alternatives out there that can help us avoid sending plastic cotton swabs to landfills?
Human Composting Is Legal in These States: A Running ListWhat states allow human composting in the U.S. in 2023? We'll continually update this list.
New York Governor Has Officially Legalized Human Composting StatewideHuman composting in New York could soon be legal, as Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to — hopefully — sign the bill that would make human composting in New York a legal practice,
Zero-Waste Laundry Detergent Sheets for a Sustainable Clothing WashThese are some of the best laundry detergent sheets.
This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Reusable Water BottleReusable water bottles are definitely better for the environment, but how often do you have to wash them?