Sustainable Living

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?

Eva NYC's hair care product range has completely transitioned from plastic to aluminum packaging, and still manages to be an affordable, zero-waste option.

Produce that is considered “ugly” often ends up in landfills, but some companies are proving that even the ugliest foods have a place in the kitchen.

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.

Store-bought candles are often expensive and not environmentally-friendly, but making your own natural vegan soy candles at home is easy and fun.

Coffee grounds are actually a bit more useful than many people might assume, even beyond their composting capabilities.

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.

Electric-assist bikes have become a popular, eco-friendly fad in recent years, and upgrading your analog bike into an E-bike is actually easier than you think.

If you aren't ready to get rid of and recycle those wire coat hangers from the dry cleaner's or clothing store, here are a few ways to upcycle them.

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?

What is lasagna gardening? Named after the classic Italian dish, this sustainable gardening method helps you compost and recycle materials to better grow your plants.

Whether you ate fast food before you went vegan, or if you simply want an on-the-go plant-based option, here's how to order a vegan meal at Taco Bell.

Tackling local climate issues is absolutely vital, in the ongoing fight against climate change — get involved with these local climate commissions.

Learning how to prepare compost for gardening requires only a few simple things: time, patience, and a little bit wisdom.

Manure stinks. But is there a green alternative to animal dung? And which manure is best for vegetable gardening?

These Black-owned, cruelty-free hair products are great for embracing your natural curls!

What should I look for in a reusable water bottle? We've listed each of the pros and cons for each type, to help you decide on one to purchase.

Where are plastic straws banned? You'll only find paper straws throughout certain cities, and offered at certain restaurant and hotel chains.

Parabens are preservative ingredients found in many cosmetic and hair products, but what do they actually do to your skin and hair?

Learn about how your “carbon footprint” is actually measured.

What is recycling code 40? Although it's relatively uncommon, abiding by the correct protocol is absolutely mandatory – here's how to do it properly.

Are mushrooms sustainable? The beloved brown vegetable, classified as part of the fungi family, is one of the most sustainable food sources.

Despite the baseless accusations that natural deodorants are ineffective, there are some very compelling reasons for using them.

What is magnetic induction cooking? If you're looking for a culinary technique that will lower your environmental impact, this should do the trick.