Sustainable Living

Whether you're keeping track of your school work, work projects, or social life, finding yourself a sustainable planner is absolutely imperative.

Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.

Those who shop sustainably often wonder why sustainable products are more expensive, but there are often good reasons for this.

You can learn to print sustainably at home with these handy tips, tricks, and some eco-friendly printing paraphernalia.

Green Circle Salons is a certification program that helps customers find eco-friendly salons.

Plastic toys will keep children happy for hours, but the lingering effects of their production and disposal are seriously harming the environment.

What is the best laundry scent booster? We recommend trying these natural, eco-friendly options.

We recently spoke with the couple who runs the Stooping NYC Instagram page, which helps New Yorkers score free furniture from curbs.

The Tokyo Olympics is doing is best to be as sustainable as possible, but what is the real environmental impact of the Olympic Games?

If you want an exfoliating deep-clean without all the plastic, try harvesting your own luffa from your own garden.

Store-bought toothpaste is expensive and full of needless chemicals, but these DIY recipes will help you make your own toothpaste at home.

Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but oftentimes they're super wasteful — here's how to ensure yours is eco-friendly.

Disposing of cooking oil isn’t a matter of just throwing it into the trash — there are various important environmental factors to consider.

Later this week, on Friday, July 23, 2021, the Buck moon is going to illuminate the night sky with an eerie red hue — here's how to see it.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a Volkswagen van in the offseason to keep his lifestyle sustainable.

If you're looking for some cheap and creative date night ideas this summer, we've come up with a few DIY options that won't break the bank.

TikTok is the internet's favorite reference for life hacks, and recently, users have been boiling potatoes in mesh bags. But is this really safe?

Floyd is combatting "fast furniture" with its sustainable, expandable bed frames, couches, shelving systems, and more.

Plastic bottles are a common choice, but there are many more sustainable, zero-waste baby bottles out there.

How do avocados benefit your hair? It turns out the widely beloved green fruit makes your hair healthier in several different ways.

If you're trying to lower your impact in the kitchen, consider stocking up on a few of our favorite compostable, reusable, and zero-waste sponges.

Green Matters caught up with one of New York's most legendary celebrity tattoo artists, Bang Bang, to hear his "Green Routine" and collab with Lightlife.

What is Fair Wild Week? From June 21 to June 25, we're celebrating the foraged plants we eat daily, promoting conservation and sustainable harvesting.

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.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

We spoke to a number of yoga instructors and influencers to discuss their favorite sustainable mats for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21.

Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.

Adding coffee to your home garden can give even the most stubborn plants a much-needed caffeine boost.

Gardening can be a very therapeutic way of reconnecting with nature, but did you know that it can also help the environment?

Lime can be a difficult tool to use in gardening. So how do you know which plants need it and which would do better without it?

What is the Recycle Coach App? The app informs consumers of local recycling policies, and we spoke with a rep about the problems with recycling.

You've likely seen products donning environmental certifications, but not all of them are necessarily credible — here's how to tell if you're being greenwashed.

Is all sunscreen vegan? Apparently, some varieties aren't free of animal byproducts, so here's how to make sure yours are entirely plant-based.

Darwin's Arch is a famous landmark in the Galápagos Islands, and unfortunately, the unusual structure has collapsed — here's what we know.

There are so many affordable bidet attachments out there that you can easily install on your toilet by yourself — or even take with you on the go.

Artist Maya Lin has planted dead trees throughout New York City's Madison Square Park to convey a haunting message on the effects of climate change.

As travel is becoming increasingly safer, you may be planning some trips — here are eco-friendly Airbnbs to stay at amid your travels.