Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What’s the Difference?
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?
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living refers to the lifestyle changes anyone can make to live a "greener" life.
Do Indoor Plants Need Special Care in the Winter? 4 Tips Plant Parents Should Abide By
With outdoor temperatures progressively cooling down, plant parents can keep their green babies healthy with these essential winter plant care tips.
How to Use Compost as Fertilizer
Composting doesn’t just do wonders towards minimizing your overall waste, it can be used to turn your decomposed trash into one of the best natural fertilizers; and it’s free.
Keep Your Chompers Healthy With These Sustainable Toothbrushes, Toothpastes, and More
To further minimize your environmental impact, these sustainable oral care brands are worth investing in, for the sake of your dental health.
What to Do With Old Pumpkins (Hint: They're Not Trash)
What can you do with old pumpkins? From composting to donating to zoos, there are endless options to keep them out of the landfill.
Can You Recycle Compostable Containers? Here's How to Dispose of Them
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?
5 Zero-Waste Halloween Ideas to Make for a Sustainable Celebration
Celebrating the holidays sustainably can be tricky, but to celebrate Halloween in an eco-friendly manner, here are five zero-waste Halloween ideas.
Here's the Breakdown of What It's Like to Compost in the Wintertime
Can you compost in cold weather? Winter temperatures, ice, and snow will definitely change the breakdown process within your at-home compost heap.
Here's Why There Are So Many Ladybugs in Your House During the Wintertime
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.
Should Compost Have Flies?
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?
Attention, Parents! These Toy Companies Are Taking a Stand Against Plastic
The toy industry wastes massive amounts of plastic, but these toy companies are taking a stand against the wasteful material and cutting back.
Up Your Sustainable Fall Fashion Game With These Eco-Friendly Jackets
As temperatures are dropping, it's around that time to break out a second layer — augment your autumnal "lewk" with these sustainable fall jackets.
15 Black-Owned Vintage Stores You Can Shop Online
These 15 Black-owned online vintage shops will help you get your thrift on.
If You Participate in Amazon Prime Day This Year, Shop These Black-Owned Businesses
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 William Says Prince George, 7, Was Devastated Learning About the State of Our Planet
Prince George was devastated by David Attenborough’s newest documentary, his dad Prince William revealed.
Why Are So Many "Sustainable" and "Zero-Waste" Products Made From Animals?
Zero-waste products use non-vegan, animal-based materials and ingredients far too often. Why isn't anyone talking about this?
11 Sustainability YouTubers to Subscribe to ASAP
Looking for sustainability-focused YouTubers to subscribe to? Look no further!
Punch Sustainably With the First Cactus Leather Boxing Gloves
Cactus leather boxing gloves, made by Sanabul using materials by Desserto, are a sustainable choice for vegan and eco-conscious fighters.
Back to School: Eco-Friendly School and Home Office Supplies
Here are eco-friendly supplies for back-to-school or your home office!
Worm Farming 101: How (and Why) to Get Started
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.
These Flushable Pregnancy Tests Are Ultra Sustainable and Protect Your Privacy
A company called Lia Diagnostics started creating a flushable pregnancy test that is not only sustainable, but will also protect your privacy.
Solar Panels 101: What to Know When Getting Started
New to a solar panel system? Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
10 Black Women in the Green Space Who You'll Want in Your Instagram Feed
These Black women Instagrammers are putting a spotlight on the connection between climate justice and racial justice.
Here’s How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old Pillows
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.
These Are Our Picks for Environmentally Friendly Cat Food
Looking for environmentally friendly cat food? Look no further!
Chill Out on National CBD Day With These 10 Products That We Seriously Love
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 Dogs Have Seasonal or Environmental Allergies?
Can your dogs have seasonal allergies to the environment like you do? They can!
How to Turn Baby Wipes Into Sanitizing Wipes
Learn how you can make your own sanitizing wipes from conventional baby wipes!
What’s the Best Toothpaste for the Environment?
What’s the best toothpaste for the environment? Keep your oral hygiene routine clean for you and the planet.
Eco-Friendly and Environmentally Friendly Weed Killer: Does It Exist?
Does eco-friendly weed killer actually exist? Allow us to break it down.
How to Make Your Shower Zero Waste
Learn how you can reduce your impact and go zero-waste in the shower!
Must-Try, Black-Owned Vegan Food Options — With Nationwide Delivery!
In an effort to support Black-owned vegan businesses, we’ve rounded up some of the best vegan and sustainable food options out there.
Black-Owned Apps to Help You Live Your Best (and Most Sustainable) Life
These Black-owned apps will help you find Black-owned companies, support Black entrepreneurs, and live more mindfully and sustainably.
Sephora Will Stop Selling Mink Fur Eyelashes
Sephora will no longer sell mink fur eyelashes, after customers demanded the makeup giant stop supporting the cruel fur industry.
Black-Owned Sustainable Beauty and Skincare Brands
These Black-owned, sustainable beauty and skincare brands sell everything from lipstick to skincare to deodorant to toothpaste.
10 Black-Owned, Sustainable Small Businesses to Support
These 10 sustainable, Black-owned small businesses are all worth checking out.
Praise Dunkin' — the Coffee Giant Has Officially Ditched Its Foam Cups
New England-based coffee chain, Dunkin', has officially ditched its foam cups in lieu of more sustainable paper ones. Needless to say, we're very proud.
How to Dispose of Mother’s Day Flowers
Learn the most sustainable ways to dispose of your flowers.
Are Flowers Sustainable?
You may be asking yourself if flowers are sustainable — get the answer.
Small Businesses Making Cloth Masks for Kids
Should kids wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's how to order cloth masks for children.
4 Fun Milk Carton Crafts to Do With Kids
Get crafty with these ways to upcycle milk cartons!
Eco-Friendly Hair Dye: Natural and Cruelty-Free Options You Can Apply at Home
Eco-friendly hair dye does exist, meaning you can stay away from harmful chemicals when coloring your hair.
4 Sustainable Mother’s Day Crafts
Get inspired and try one of these sustainable Mother’s Day crafts.
Learn About Some (of the Many) Benefits of Shopping at a Farmers Market
There are so many benefits to shopping at a farmers market — learn more.
Masks and Gloves Are Being Littered in the Wake of the Coronavirus Outbreak
People all over the world are littering the masks and gloves they’re using to avoid the novel coronavirus.
What the Quarantine Can Teach Us About Zero-Waste Living, Saving the Planet, and Hope
Quarantine living is not a walk in the park, but there are a few takeaways we can carry into life after the pandemic is over.
Get Your Kids Outside With One of These Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Check out four ideas for nature scavenger hunts.
5 Paper Towel Crafts You Can Do With Kids
Encourage your kids not to waste anything with these paper towel crafts.
No-Sew Face Masks: How to Make a Cloth Mask With a Bandana
DIY cloth face masks can be made without a sewing machine, and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Old Spice and Secret Roll Out Cardboard Deodorant Tubes — But P&G Still Has a Lot of Work to Do
P&G brands Old Spice and Secret are now available in paper tubes — but the corporation is still one of the world's largest plastic polluters.