Sustainable Living

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.

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.

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.

We spoke to a number of yoga instructors and influencers to discuss their favorite sustainable mats for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21.

Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

'Building Off the Grid' has been around since 2016, and the show is a great vehicle for teaching people how to live a sustainable lifestyle.

Adding coffee to your home garden can give even the most stubborn plants a much-needed caffeine boost.

Gardening can be a very therapeutic way of reconnecting with nature, but did you know that it can also help the environment?

Lime can be a difficult tool to use in gardening. So how do you know which plants need it and which would do better without it?

What is the Recycle Coach App? The app informs consumers of local recycling policies, and we spoke with a rep about the problems with recycling.

You've likely seen products donning environmental certifications, but not all of them are necessarily credible — here's how to tell if you're being greenwashed.

Is all sunscreen vegan? Apparently, some varieties aren't free of animal byproducts, so here's how to make sure yours are entirely plant-based.

Darwin's Arch is a famous landmark in the Galápagos Islands, and unfortunately, the unusual structure has collapsed — here's what we know.

What is peat? A recent article from 'The Telegraph' states that keeping houseplants may not be as healthy as we thought, due to the use of peat.

Artist Maya Lin has planted dead trees throughout New York City's Madison Square Park to convey a haunting message on the effects of climate change.

As travel is becoming increasingly safer, you may be planning some trips — here are eco-friendly Airbnbs to stay at amid your travels.

Facebook’s Head of Multicultural Communications, Sonia Sroka, gave Green Matters exclusive tips for shopping secondhand furniture on Marketplace.

What is the environmental impact of a balloon? As fun as they are, balloons actually have a high environmental impact — but what are the alternatives?

Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.

IKEA’s furniture buyback program just expanded to the U.K., with a goal of reducing IKEA’s environmental impact and waste output.

Food waste-saving app, Too Good To Go, is expanding beyond New York to other cities nationwide, with plans to debut in more by the end of 2021.

Many restaurants produce quite a bit of waste between packaging and utensils, but we spoke with the creator of an app that rates restaurants on sustainability practices.

Happy Int’l Compost Awareness Week! Here's everything you need to know about compostable and biodegradable bags.

Finding a good gift for a vegan friend or relative isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of fun options out there if you know where to look.

What is human composting? Colorado is about to legalize the process, which allows deceased humans to be composted rather than buried or cremated.

Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.

The NRDC released its annual Issue with Tissue 2.0 report, ranking toilet paper brands based on sustainability.

Shipping container company SG Blocks recently launched SG Home, a line of sustainable houses and tiny houses made from shipping containers.

Finding a sustainable pillow can help you get restful sleep while keeping your conscience relatively clear.

If you're looking to lower your environmental impact in all aspects of your life, our clean skincare guide for Earth Day will help clean up your routine.

Why is it so difficult to recycle shredded paper? There are things you need to know if you're discarding the contents of your paper shredder.

Those who partake in Pokémon Go can participate in sustainability week activities, and receive rewards for recording and submitting their good deeds.

Whether you're organizing a community cleanup for Earth Day, or if you're hoping to do so in the future, here's what you need to know beforehand.