Sustainable Living

Underconsumption core is the sustainability trend that prompts people to only buy the things they need and to keep those items until they're thoroughly used up.

From the Prime Day Kindle Unlimited deal to $1 e-books and actual Kindle e-readers, these are the only deals a bookworm needs.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here! Score today's top Prime Day deals on eco-friendly, sustainably made products.

If you’re new to sewing, you will have to learn how to do basic tasks like threading the needle and knotting the thread.

Dogs can be reactive to fireworks on the Fourth of July, but you can keep them calm with products like "headphones" or "thunder shirts."

You can donate plastic bottle caps to programs like Caps to Benches. Reusing your caps and turning them into art is also a good option.

Many charities will accept high-value items like pianos only if they meet specific criteria — here's how to donate or recycle your old piano.

Sustainability may look differently for each person, but the reduction of the waste we generate collectively is crucially important.

Paper towels can be compostable, but it depends on their composition and what they were used for. Here's the dirt, plus our six favorite eco-friendly picks.

To start a greenhouse garden you’ll need space, soil, seeds, and more. Eventually, you will be able to grow a variety of plants.

If you're celebrating the first day of summer, welcome the warm weather and celebrate the sunniest season of the year, by practicing these rituals.

How often should we actually be washing our clothes? A study shows that our fear of being perceived as disgusting outweighs our desire to be eco-friendly.

Want to be buried as a tree? Tree burials allow ashes to be buried in a biodegradable vessel along with a sapling.

If you need your sewing machine repaired, check with craft stores or small appliance repair shops. Keep reading for details about costs and more.

We found the best snow blowers for every occasion, including the best battery powered blower and most energy-efficient for your lifestyle.

In an interview with Green Matters, The Unwipe CEO Jim Kaslik got candid about creating a product that turns toilet paper into an eco-friendly "flushable" wipe replacement.

Green Matters spoke exclusively with viral dumpster diver @dumpsterdiveking after he discovered a Stanley Cup that had been destroyed for minor scratches.

These gardening gifts include handcrafted garden tools, accessories, clothes, and more, with some made of sustainable materials.

These intricately grained olive wood cutting boards are sourced from dormant olive trees and inspired by European home decor.

These bamboo cutting boards are extremely durable and resist bacteria and water, so they're not prone to warping or cracking.

Stock up on buttery soft, breathable bed sheets and pillow cases in sustainable fabrics like bamboo, lyocell, organic cotton, and hemp.

We found a slew of eco-friendly baby carriers made of cozy, sturdy materials like organic cotton and bamboo, and fitted with comfort features.

You can wash tie-dye in a washing machine or by hand. For more details about the washing process, as well as tips and tricks, keep reading.

Bamboo is an eco-friendly, hypoallergenic mattress material that's also naturally resistant to bacteria, odors, and moisture.

Does eco-friendly charcoal exist? Here's what you need to know about sustainable options, that will ensure your barbecues are safe for the environment.

Flip flops are notorious for clogging up landfills and polluting our oceans, but these cool recycled flip flops replace plastic with upcycled materials instead.

Electroculture gardening, aka electro culture gardening, is an agricultural method that uses electrical currents to help plants grow.

Inspired to start homesteading? Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu discussed his personal urban homesteading experiences and takes with Green Matters via email.

May Day, or May 1, is an annual holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. We dive into the holiday's origins and the best ways to celebrate.

Switching to a cleaner shampoo formula free of harsh chemicals? Here are seven of the best natural and organic shampoos for all hair types.

Looking for a free crochet cardigan pattern? Between patchwork cardigans and Taylor Swift-inspired cardigans, there’s an idea for everyone.

Looking to save money and water? Check out seven of the best eco-friendly flushing toilets that will complement nearly any bathroom.

Between bucket hats, beanies, and sun hats, there’s no shortage of cool crochet hat patterns. Keep reading for more design inspiration.

These reusable paper towels and Swedish dishcloths are made of absorbent, planet-friendly materials like cotton, bamboo, and cellulose.

Looking for a clean, responsible cup of coffee? Here are the eight best organic coffee beans, blends, and brews for conscious java connoisseurs.

If you're looking for a low-flow shower head, look no further than these five EPA-approved styles.

"Eco-warrior, pioneer, and disrupter" Susie Hewson introduced the world to natural, organic, plastic-free tampons back in 1989, and she's not done campaigning for what's right.

An incinerator toilet uses electricity or gas to burn your waste after you flush, and requires no sewage system. Here’s how it works.

Chances are, you and your neighbors have seen mushroom circles show up in your yard once or twice. Here’s how you can get rid of them.

Does responsible capitalism exist? Let's question the contradictory nature of the term, attempt to define it, and aim to engage with it for the sake of our planet.