Sustainable Living

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.

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.

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.