Sustainable Living

Green Matters is comparing canned vs. dried beans in terms of price, nutrition, sustainability, and preparation, to help you decide which to buy.

A recent study showed that rising temperatures and global warming could mean for more tick-borne diseases — there are our favorite natural repellents.

Cruelty-free mascaras are easy to find these days — here are some of our favorites, which happen to come in sustainable or refillable packaging.

Selecting the right toys for our dogs is no easy task, especially when we’re trying to weed through all the potentially-toxic toys to find the best eco-friendly dog toys.

Tiny houses have become the new big investment when it comes to green living, but are tiny houses really eco-friendly, or another big drain on our limited natural resources?

There are thousands of different pillows on the market to choose from, but if you’re environmentally or health-conscious, how do you know which ones are nontoxic?

Buying the right organic and aluminum-free deodorant is not always easy, but there are some tried and true ways to weed the best from the worst brands.

It is assumed that nearly all untreated paper products are inherently compostable, but what about paper with ink?

Many products are labeled or considered to be biodegradable, but what does this word actually mean?

How do you know if your compost is ready? You'll know your compost pile is finished and ready to use with these several indicators.

We all know you shouldn’t eat moldy food — but can that mold adversely affect the delicate bacteria in your compost pile?

Building your own DIY indoor compost bin is as easy as following a few simple steps and knowing how to balance your compostable materials.

The terms biodegradable and compostable are not always as interchangeable as people might believe, but what do these words really mean and what’s the difference between them?

To further minimize your environmental impact, these sustainable oral care brands are worth investing in, for the sake of your dental health.

What can you do with old pumpkins? From composting to donating to zoos, there are endless options to keep them out of the landfill.

Compostable packaging is becoming more and more popular in restaurants these days, but can this miraculous innovation be recycled, or does it fall into the same trap as its plastic predecessor?

Celebrating the holidays sustainably can be tricky, but to celebrate Halloween in an eco-friendly manner, here are five zero-waste Halloween ideas.

Can you compost in cold weather? Winter temperatures, ice, and snow will definitely change the breakdown process within your at-home compost heap.

What happens to ladybugs in the wintertime? There's a reason why the red and black bugs are commonly found indoors, when the temperatures start dropping.

Flies are assumed to be a natural part of the composting process by many, but are these little buggers actually necessary or are they just a nuisance?

The toy industry wastes massive amounts of plastic, but these toy companies are taking a stand against the wasteful material and cutting back.

If you decide to participate in Amazon Prime Day 2020, peruse a few of our favorite Black-owned businesses participating in the annual event.

Prince George was devastated by David Attenborough’s newest documentary, his dad Prince William revealed.

Zero-waste products use non-vegan, animal-based materials and ingredients far too often. Why isn't anyone talking about this?

Looking for sustainability-focused YouTubers to subscribe to? Look no further!

Cactus leather boxing gloves, made by Sanabul using materials by Desserto, are a sustainable choice for vegan and eco-conscious fighters.

Here are eco-friendly supplies for back-to-school or your home office!

If you want to know more about how to start a worm farm, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how it helps the planet, and how to build your own.

A company called Lia Diagnostics started creating a flushable pregnancy test that is not only sustainable, but will also protect your privacy.

When it comes to household items, like pillows, it can be hard to know how to go the planet-friendly route for getting rid of them. Here’s how.

Looking for environmentally friendly cat food? Look no further!

National CBD Day is coming up on Aug. 8. Do yourself a favor, and celebrate (aka, chill out) with these must-try CBD products that we seriously love.

Can your dogs have seasonal allergies to the environment like you do? They can!

Learn how you can make your own sanitizing wipes from conventional baby wipes!

What’s the best toothpaste for the environment? Keep your oral hygiene routine clean for you and the planet.

Does eco-friendly weed killer actually exist? Allow us to break it down.

Learn how you can reduce your impact and go zero-waste in the shower!

Sephora will no longer sell mink fur eyelashes, after customers demanded the makeup giant stop supporting the cruel fur industry.

These Black-owned, sustainable beauty and skincare brands sell everything from lipstick to skincare to deodorant to toothpaste.

These 10 sustainable, Black-owned small businesses are all worth checking out.