Sustainable Living

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?

If you prefer a clean-shaven look, there are several ways to remove body hair naturally, to avoid products with chemicals, dyes, or fragrances.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Learn the most sustainable ways to dispose of your flowers.