Sustainable Living

Looking to compost natural waste, but not sure how to get started? Here's a guide on creating your own DIY outdoor compost bin for your backyard.

Is glyphosate safe for humans? The herbicide has attracted a decent amount of attention in recent years for many possible negative side effects.

Starting a new landscaping project involves planning a large number of details, but it’s easy to accomplish as long as you know where to start.

The battle over whether organic baby food is really necessary continues, so Green Matters spoke with an expert on why buying organic isn't needed.

The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.

If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.

Cucumbers are a nutritious addition to any backyard garden, but what do you do if your formerly verdant cucumber leaves are starting to turn yellow?

Aerosols are notoriously one of the worst household pollutants, but those that contain CFCs have been mostly banned — are they still dangerous?

Rose bushes are beautiful, if not slightly temperamental plants, but transplanting one isn’t as difficult as you might imagine.

Does ethical beeswax exist? Find out if beeswax candles and beeswax wraps are ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free, plus more ethical alternatives.

Basil is a delicious, herbal addition to many dishes, and it happens to be one of the easiest herbs to grow at home.

Are condoms compostable? It's been a widely debated topic in the zero-waste community, and with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're investigating.

Dry hair got you down? Many types of natural hair could use some help with hydration, so keep it moisturized with these 7 natural beauty tricks.

Is napping actually healthy for you? Taking a midday snooze, which is a common practice in many cultures, has a variety of benefits, if done right.

These innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.

The dog food industry has more options these days than ever before, but what are the best human-grade brands of dog food?

Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).

Amazon deliveries are at a historic high, but what are you supposed to do with all those Amazon boxes — besides recycling them, obviously?

The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?

Poinsettia plants make for festive holiday gift, but few know how to properly care for them — here's how to ensure they live past Christmas.

Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with your partner, or if you're hanging with your galentines, these DIY gifts are sweet — and sustainable.

Is tea tree oil sustainable? The natural topical staple cures a variety of skin conditions, but here's how to make sure yours is eco-friendly.

Are you vegan or vegetarian, looking for an alternative to eggs? These are the 15 best plant-based egg substitutes, according to longtime vegans.

Ready to switch to reusable cotton rounds? Everything you need to know about reusable cotton rounds, plus 7 of our favorite ones.

A sustainable cloth face masks can be worn over and over again — here are 10 slow fashion brands making eco-friendly cloth face masks.

If you want to smell great without harming animals, try out these 12 cruelty-free and vegan fragrances.

Attention, zero-wasters — if you're looking to ensure your grooming habits are eco-friendly, we have a few sustainable nail care tips and tricks.

Solar panels for apartments are out there, ranging from small portable ones that can charge your phone to high-tech blinds outfitted with solar panels.

Can you donate bras? Although giving away used lingerie feels awkward, don't trash them — instead, these organizations properly reuse and recycle them.

Dog parents are more than familiar with picking up after their pooches, but does all of that waste actually have to go to waste?

With so many people in debt and so much excess waste already piling up in landfills, shop stops and no buy months are looking like a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.

Hand warmers are an ingenious way to keep out the cold, but are there such things as reusable hand warmers?

The future of our planet hangs by a thread, and it is only by adopting more sustainable practices, technologies, and jobs that we can prevent further damage being done.

If you're looking to redo your home in the most guilt-free way imaginable, take a look at these low-waste decorating tips.

Looking for the best all-natural dog foods? Here are a few of our favorite options, to keep your pets happy and healthy, at no environmental cost.

Whether you're having your first baby or if you're seeking out an eco-conscious baby shower gift, these sustainable baby clothes are perfect.

Living a low-waste or zero-waste lifestyle means using as many reusable items as possible — that leads us to wonder: do reusable trash bags exist?

Whether you're looking for a new bathroom fragrance, or if you're seeking out mood lighting for your room, here's how to make natural candles.

Roundup is a glyphosate-based herbicide that is commonly used to kill weeds in gardens nationwide — but is it safe to use in a vegetable garden?