Sustainable Living

Green Matters caught up with Broadway actress, Kristin Chenoweth, to discuss her holidays plans and her seriously adorable dog adoption story.

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?

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?

With outdoor temperatures progressively cooling down, plant parents can keep their green babies healthy with these essential winter plant care tips.

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.

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.

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.

As temperatures are dropping, it's around that time to break out a second layer — augment your autumnal "lewk" with these sustainable fall jackets.

These 15 Black-owned online vintage shops will help you get your thrift on.

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!

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.

New to a solar panel system? Here’s everything you need to know to get started!

These Black women Instagrammers are putting a spotlight on the connection between climate justice and racial justice.

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!

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!

In an effort to support Black-owned vegan businesses, we’ve rounded up some of the best vegan and sustainable food options out there.

These Black-owned apps will help you find Black-owned companies, support Black entrepreneurs, and live more mindfully and sustainably.

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.

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.

Should kids wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's how to order cloth masks for children.

Get crafty with these ways to upcycle milk cartons!

Eco-friendly hair dye does exist, meaning you can stay away from harmful chemicals when coloring your hair.