Sustainable Living

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.

Whether you're sending out invites, thank you cards, or if you're simply looking to stay in touch, make sure to secure eco-friendly stationery.

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.

Green Matters spoke with professional organizer, author, and TV personality, Marie Kondo, on staying organized sustainably, and about her new line.

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.

Eco-friendly homes are only effective if they possess certain qualities, so what goes into making a house eco-friendly?

Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most refrigerators run on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which notoriously have a high environmental impact. That said, Biden proposed we phase them out.

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.

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.