Sustainable Living

Regular car washes can keep your automobile looking good as new, but is it more sustainable to wash it by hand, or to go to car wash?

Should you rake your leaves? Growing up you probably became accustomed to grooming your lawn of foliage, but here's the best way to manage them.

Regardless of the type of dog you have, it's imperative to make sure their sensitive paws are protected from heat, ice, salt, and even the sidewalk.

When you’re living out of a van, even a well-equipped van, one of the most difficult things to come by is water.

Vanlifers choose to live their lives on the open road, but how do they make money while moving all the time?

These cruelty-free pillow choices are made of the most eco-friendly materials around.

The magazine industry is slowly going the way of the dodo, but most people still don’t know how to properly dispose of glossy magazines.

Whether you're using matches to light candles or ignite your gas stove, it's crucial that you dispose of them properly and safely afterwards.

How much energy does Dark Mode save? LinkedIn just adopted the notoriously green feature, though many question if it actually makes a difference.

If you're excited about fall foliage, there are so many incredible leaf peeping destinations out there — and many are accessible via Amtrak!

California lawmakers have officially approved legislation that bans PFAS from food packaging statewide, becoming the sixth U.S. state to do so.

Tiny house villages are a great way for like-minded individuals to bond and support one another, but how does one go about locating one?

These dog grooming products are all cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainably packaged.

Hobbit homes are the newest, most whimsical way to be eco-friendly, but are they closer to fantasy or reality?

If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.

Community gardens are a great way of growing produce and bringing a community together, but how does one join an existing community garden?

Whether you're keeping track of your school work, work projects, or social life, finding yourself a sustainable planner is absolutely imperative.

Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.

Those who shop sustainably often wonder why sustainable products are more expensive, but there are often good reasons for this.

You can learn to print sustainably at home with these handy tips, tricks, and some eco-friendly printing paraphernalia.

Green Circle Salons is a certification program that helps customers find eco-friendly salons.

Plastic toys will keep children happy for hours, but the lingering effects of their production and disposal are seriously harming the environment.

What is the best laundry scent booster? We recommend trying these natural, eco-friendly options.

We recently spoke with the couple who runs the Stooping NYC Instagram page, which helps New Yorkers score free furniture from curbs.

If you want an exfoliating deep-clean without all the plastic, try harvesting your own luffa from your own garden.

Store-bought toothpaste is expensive and full of needless chemicals, but these DIY recipes will help you make your own toothpaste at home.

Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but oftentimes they're super wasteful — here's how to ensure yours is eco-friendly.

Disposing of cooking oil isn’t a matter of just throwing it into the trash — there are various important environmental factors to consider.

If you aren't naturally a water guzzler, there are a few ways you can remember to stay hydrated, whether it be with apps, tracking bottles, or more.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a Volkswagen van in the offseason to keep his lifestyle sustainable.

If you're looking for some cheap and creative date night ideas this summer, we've come up with a few DIY options that won't break the bank.

TikTok is the internet's favorite reference for life hacks, and recently, users have been boiling potatoes in mesh bags. But is this really safe?

Floyd is combatting "fast furniture" with its sustainable, expandable bed frames, couches, shelving systems, and more.

Plastic bottles are a common choice, but there are many more sustainable, zero-waste baby bottles out there.

How do avocados benefit your hair? It turns out the widely beloved green fruit makes your hair healthier in several different ways.

If you're trying to lower your impact in the kitchen, consider stocking up on a few of our favorite compostable, reusable, and zero-waste sponges.

Sutton Foster, legendary Broadway actress and master crafter, recently shared her Green Routine with Green Matters.

What is Fair Wild Week? From June 21 to June 25, we're celebrating the foraged plants we eat daily, promoting conservation and sustainable harvesting.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.