Celebrate Foraged Foods in Honor of FairWild Week
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.
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living refers to the lifestyle changes anyone can make to live a "greener" life.
Oregon Legalizes Human Composting and Water Cremation for the Departed
Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.
Find Out Which Major Supermarkets Are the Most and Least Sustainable
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.
Yogis Recommend Eco-Friendly Mats for International Yoga Day (Exclusive)
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.
Break Out Your Thermos, Because Starbucks Is Finally Accepting Reusable Cups Again
Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.
Maintaining Grass Sustainably: How Much Water Your Lawn Really Needs
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’ Is More Than Just Entertaining TV — the Lifestyle Can Be Sustainable
'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.
How to Build and Furnish an Eco-Friendly House
Eco-friendly homes are only effective if they possess certain qualities, so what goes into making a house eco-friendly?
Heather Morris Shares Her “Green Routine” and Dishes on New Dark Comedy Podcast (Exclusive)
Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.
How Coffee Grounds Can Boost Your Garden's Health
Adding coffee to your home garden can give even the most stubborn plants a much-needed caffeine boost.
How Home Gardening Can Benefit the Environment
Gardening can be a very therapeutic way of reconnecting with nature, but did you know that it can also help the environment?
Plant pH: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Gardening With Lime
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?
The Biggest Problem In Recycling, According to Recycle Coach (Exclusive)
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.
Am I Being Greenwashed? Sustainable CEOs on the Pitfalls of Greenwashing (Exclusive)
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.
Stay Sunburn-Free This Summer With These Vegan Sunscreens
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 in the Galápagos Islands Has Collapsed, Leaving Locals Devastated
Darwin's Arch is a famous landmark in the Galápagos Islands, and unfortunately, the unusual structure has collapsed — here's what we know.
Your Houseplants May Contain This “Forgotten Fossil Fuel”
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.
Lake Tahoe Volunteers Removed 200 Pounds of Trash in One Day, Alone
Lake Tahoe, Calif., is one of the U.S.'s most gorgeous natural areas, but the NoCal destination is littered with trash. Here's how to help.
Affordable Bidet Attachments to Take Your Toilet to the Next Level
There are so many affordable bidet attachments out there that you can easily install on your toilet by yourself — or even take with you on the go.
Artist Plants Dead Trees in NYC Park as Climate Change Warning
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.
Rest Your Head in These U.S. Eco-Friendly Airbnbs During Your 2021 Travels
As travel is becoming increasingly safer, you may be planning some trips — here are eco-friendly Airbnbs to stay at amid your travels.
Expert Gives Tips on Shopping Facebook Marketplace's Secondhand Furniture (Exclusive)
Facebook’s Head of Multicultural Communications, Sonia Sroka, gave Green Matters exclusive tips for shopping secondhand furniture on Marketplace.
Balloons Have a High Environmental Impact — What's the Alternative?
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?
This Startup is 3D-Printing Wood Made From Upcycled Sawdust (Exclusive)
Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.
IKEA Is Now Buying Back Furniture in the U.K. — How the Program Works
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, Expands to More U.S. Cities (Exclusive)
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.
This App Rates Restaurants Based on How Wasteful They Are (Exclusive)
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.
Biden Proposes We Phase Out Using HFCs as Refrigerants — What Will Replace Them?
Most refrigerators run on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which notoriously have a high environmental impact. That said, Biden proposed we phase them out.
Zero Wasters Will Love This Package-Free Grocery Delivery Service (Exclusive)
Jarr, a Vancouver-based business, is a package-free grocery delivery service, and Green Matters was able to catch up with the founder, Emily Sproule.
Are Compostable Bags Really Compostable? What You Need to Know This Int’l Compost Awareness Week
Happy Int’l Compost Awareness Week! Here's everything you need to know about compostable and biodegradable bags.
10 Great Gifts for Your Vegan Friends and Relatives
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.
Colorado to Become Second State to Legalize Human Composting
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 About Toilet Paper, Anyway? How This TP Company Is Doing Things Differently — Exclusive
Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.
Report Exposes How Sustainable 26 Major Toilet Paper Brands Are — Check Out the Winners and the Losers
The NRDC released its annual Issue with Tissue 2.0 report, ranking toilet paper brands based on sustainability.
This Company Is Turning Shipping Containers Into Sustainable Tiny Homes (Exclusive)
Shipping container company SG Blocks recently launched SG Home, a line of sustainable houses and tiny houses made from shipping containers.
6 Sustainable Pillows That Will Help You Rest Easy
Finding a sustainable pillow can help you get restful sleep while keeping your conscience relatively clear.
Clean Up Your Daily Regime With Our Clean Skincare Guide
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.
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.
Can You Recycle Bike Tires? Here's How to Make Sure Yours Get a Second Life
Whether you have old bike tires that are worse for wear, or if you simply popped yours on a recent ride, here's how to properly recycle bike tires.
Hassle-Free Ways to Recycle Your Shredded Paper
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.
Pokémon Go Is Observing Sustainability Week — and Rewarding Those Who Participate
Those who partake in Pokémon Go can participate in sustainability week activities, and receive rewards for recording and submitting their good deeds.
Organizing a Community Cleanup? Here's What You'll Need to Do
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.
Our Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Guide For Earth Day
If one of your Earth Day goals is to keep your home clean with clean products, we've compiled a complete guide to sustainable products for your home.
How to Start Going Zero Waste: 7 Steps for Beginners
Here's our beginner’s guide to transitioning to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle.
How Do Zero-Waste Shops Work?
Zero waste’s increasing popularity has given rise to many businesses dedicated to the purpose of sustainability, but how do they work?
Matchbox Commits to Greener Toy Cars, Packaging, and More by 2030
Matchbox cars are getting a green makeover in honor of Earth Day.
How Environmentally Friendly Is Resin? What to Know About the Popular Crafting Material
Crafting with resin is becoming more and more popular as people pick up the DIY hobby, but is it environmentally-friendly? Everything you need to know about DIY-ing with resin.
Here's Why a Houseboat Might Be a More Sustainable Living Option
If you're interested in living sustainably on a houseboat, here's everything you need to know about how eco-friendly the lifestyle actually is.
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.
Is It Actually Possible to Change the Color of Hydrangeas Using Coffee?
Hydrangeas are beautiful and highly sought after by home gardeners, but is it really possible to change their color using something as commonplace as coffee?