Sustainable Living

Looking to compost natural waste, but not sure how to get started? Here's a guide on creating your own DIY outdoor compost bin for your backyard.

Is glyphosate safe for humans? The herbicide has attracted a decent amount of attention in recent years for many possible negative side effects.

Starting a new landscaping project involves planning a large number of details, but it’s easy to accomplish as long as you know where to start.

The battle over whether organic baby food is really necessary continues, so Green Matters spoke with an expert on why buying organic isn't needed.

The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.

If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.

Cucumbers are a nutritious addition to any backyard garden, but what do you do if your formerly verdant cucumber leaves are starting to turn yellow?

Aerosols are notoriously one of the worst household pollutants, but those that contain CFCs have been mostly banned — are they still dangerous?

Rose bushes are beautiful, if not slightly temperamental plants, but transplanting one isn’t as difficult as you might imagine.

Basil is a delicious, herbal addition to many dishes, and it happens to be one of the easiest herbs to grow at home.

Are condoms compostable? It's been a widely debated topic in the zero-waste community, and with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're investigating.

Dry hair got you down? Many types of natural hair could use some help with hydration, so keep it moisturized with these 7 natural beauty tricks.

Mica mining often violates child labor laws, but many makeup brands use mica — find out which are mica-free and which ethically source their mica.

These innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.

The dog food industry has more options these days than ever before, but what are the best human-grade brands of dog food?

Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).

The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?

Poinsettia plants make for festive holiday gift, but few know how to properly care for them — here's how to ensure they live past Christmas.

Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with your partner, or if you're hanging with your galentines, these DIY gifts are sweet — and sustainable.

Eva NYC's hair care product range has completely transitioned from plastic to aluminum packaging, and still manages to be an affordable, zero-waste option.

Is tea tree oil sustainable? The natural topical staple cures a variety of skin conditions, but here's how to make sure yours is eco-friendly.

A sustainable cloth face masks can be worn over and over again — here are 10 slow fashion brands making eco-friendly cloth face masks.

Attention, zero-wasters — if you're looking to ensure your grooming habits are eco-friendly, we have a few sustainable nail care tips and tricks.

Store-bought candles are often expensive and not environmentally-friendly, but making your own natural vegan soy candles at home is easy and fun.

Coffee grounds are actually a bit more useful than many people might assume, even beyond their composting capabilities.

Dog parents are more than familiar with picking up after their pooches, but does all of that waste actually have to go to waste?

With so many people in debt and so much excess waste already piling up in landfills, shop stops and no buy months are looking like a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.

Hand warmers are an ingenious way to keep out the cold, but are there such things as reusable hand warmers?

Looking for the best all-natural dog foods? Here are a few of our favorite options, to keep your pets happy and healthy, at no environmental cost.

Whether you're having your first baby or if you're seeking out an eco-conscious baby shower gift, these sustainable baby clothes are perfect.

Electric-assist bikes have become a popular, eco-friendly fad in recent years, and upgrading your analog bike into an E-bike is actually easier than you think.

If you aren't ready to get rid of and recycle those wire coat hangers from the dry cleaner's or clothing store, here are a few ways to upcycle them.

Living a low-waste or zero-waste lifestyle means using as many reusable items as possible — that leads us to wonder: do reusable trash bags exist?

Whether you're looking for a new bathroom fragrance, or if you're seeking out mood lighting for your room, here's how to make natural candles.

What is lasagna gardening? Named after the classic Italian dish, this sustainable gardening method helps you compost and recycle materials to better grow your plants.

Whether you ate fast food before you went vegan, or if you simply want an on-the-go plant-based option, here's how to order a vegan meal at Taco Bell.

Different composting techniques result in different blend of beneficial bacteria, but what kind of compost is good for gardening?

Learning how to prepare compost for gardening requires only a few simple things: time, patience, and a little bit wisdom.

Manure stinks. But is there a green alternative to animal dung? And which manure is best for vegetable gardening?