Sustainable Living

Short on time? You can crochet coasters, bookmarks, hats, and more in less than an hour. Keep reading to learn more about these quick projects.

Many beauty bloggers have had adverse experiences with Mario Badescu, while others swear by the cruelty-free company's skincare products.

As an online factory marketplace, Quince keeps the prices of its "luxury" offerings low, prompting shoppers to wonder if it's legit.

Made from seaweed and other plant-based ingredients, vegan caviar is an excellent, eco-friendly substitute for traditional caviar.

Looking for the best free Christmas crochet patterns? Keep reading to learn how to make garlands, stockings, ornaments, and more.

Your smoky quartz crystal may have been mined unethically, polluting the planet and endangering an underpaid miner. Hunting down ethically sourced crystals is a challenge.

Let's face it, most people aren't looking to thrift every item in their wardrobe. Because of this, lifting up affordable sustainable fashion brands is vital.

Reducing single-use plastics is important, but when you must use Ziploc or other single-use bags, you can wash them to extend their life. Here's how.

Looking to prioritize animal kindness and climate-conscious consumerism this winter? Then ditch the Merino wool and opt for vegan fabrics like hemp, lyocell, and ramie.

Reusable toilet paper or "family cloths" are sustainable TP solutions, but are they hygienic? Here's what you should know.

Don't throw that Amazon bag out just yet! A viral hack on TikTok shows that you can flip Amazon bags inside out and use them for returns.

Although charcoal-based tooth-whitening products have become popular over the years, they may actually be damaging your tooth enamel.

The vegan lifestyle doesn't mean giving up delicious traditions. We've got 10 tasty vegan Thanksgiving desserts to please your palate.

A SCOBY is an acronym for kombucha's most important — and weirdest — ingredient: a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, which looks like a raw chicken breast.

Spider plants aren’t toxic to cats or dogs. However, that doesn’t mean that the plant should become your pet’s favorite snack.

Ever heard of "trapped" or "lost" water? One social media user is encouraging people to release water stuck in plastic bottles.

TEXFAD, a company based in Uganda, is using banana leaves and stems to make sustainable fabric, which can then be used to make various everyday goods.

These DIY snuffle mats for dogs are simple to make and will greatly benefit your pet. You just need a towel or some fabric to start.

A project to build 99 tiny homes in Canada is helping unhoused community members, but some critics say it's unhealthy for the residents to be so cut off from the rest of society.

A leather expert who breaks down luxury leather items on social media says Coachtopia bags aren't as sustainable as they're made out to be.

A California man wants to pay all the costs for an electric car charger in his garage, but the HOA is putting up a fight. Here's what happened.

We're exploring Goodwill's charitable nature and list of controversies, which allegedly include low wages, executive greed, and discrimination.

Did you know you can buy a banana slicer? That's just one of the many ridiculous products adding to the problem of wasted resources.

Calling all sustainable travelers! NYC is home to a slew of luxurious and Instagram-worthy green hotels, and we rounded up some of the best.

There’s no need to waste your leftover pumpkin. Instead, make pumpkin cream cold foam, create a sugar scrub, or add it to a simmer pot.

People on social media are complaining about stores using one plastic bag per item, which creates unnecessary waste.

Emma Grede tells Green Matters about the creation and inspiration behind the brand Safely.

Ingredients like peanut butter and pumpkin will keep your pet happy and healthy. Check out these eight nutritious lick mat recipes for dogs.

A woman on TikTok discovered a gold vintage Whiting and Davis top for just $6 at a thrift store. Here's what happened.

Found some old jeans in your closet? Try a few DIYs, consider upcycling, or see if you can recycle them.

If you're looking to dispose of old pairs of socks that are ridden with holes, there are many sock recycling programs out there.

Although giving away used bras feels awkward, don't trash them — instead, these organizations will properly reuse and recycle them.

From sexy intimates to fashionable nude basics, check out these sustainable underwear brands that we swear by!

One lucky thrift shopper found Lapalma LEM stools for just $50 apiece, though they sometimes retail for nearly a thousand dollars each.

It's great finding valuable items when you are thrift shopping. One shopper was super excited to find a Staub Dutch oven at a thrift store for a major bargain.

Sure they may be sweet, but many popular candy brands are not made ethically. Here are candy brands out there you can feel good about supporting.

Researchers are developing an eco-friendly glue inspired by a certain bivalve mollusk: the mussel. Details on the sticky soya oil-based innovation.

Salmon is the second-most popular fish in the U.S., and customers pay more for farm-raised fish with a deep pink color. Here's why.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

Vintage digital cameras are cool again. You can find the perfect secondhand camera at thrift stores and on popular resale websites like eBay.