Sustainable Living

Don’t let a little bit of shade stop you from making your gardening aspirations come to life. Take a look at some of the best potted plants for a shaded porch.

Coconut coir gives a boost to your soil quality, and is becoming a popular sustainable alternative to peat.

Are you up to date with the latest gardening trends of 2023? Keep reading to find out.

Looking for some creative activities for a girls' night in? Try these fun wine cork crafts.

To learn about the best cruelty-free eye creams on the market, we spoke with two dermatologists and an esthetician.

'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness spoke with Green Matters about how fans can be more sustainable in their everyday lives, JVN Hair, and more.

For Earth Week, we spoke with Eric Hansen, the Marketing Director of Nalgene Outdoor, on the historic origins of the company.

The hugelkulture gardening method prevents unnecessary landfill waste by naturally recycling organic matter and yard clippings.

Sustainability can take many different forms, and milk jug gardening is just one of them. Why not put that plastic to good use?

What are the most sustainable cities in the U.S.? A new report has named these 15 cities as the most "eco-forward."

Keep reading to learn how to find secondhand craft supplies and stores near you.

Looking for a fun activity? Try out these sustainable springtime crafts with friends and family.

Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.

Even the most eco-friendly people are going to shuffle off this mortal coil one day, but how do you ensure that your burial has as much positive environmental impactful as your choices in life?

Mushroom foraging is the perfect activity for people who enjoy nature (and mushrooms). Keep reading to learn how to begin foraging.

Figuring out how to avoid microplastics can be tricky, but we aren’t completely out of luck. There are a few actions we can take to reduce our exposure.

These side hustles make saving money and the environment almost easy.

Wondering what to give up for Lent 2023? Each of these ideas just might enrich your life, help you feel healthier, and reduce your environmental impact.

After Thinx was sued for containing PFAS in its period underwear, we've compiled a list of PFAs-free options to healthily manage your time of the month.

Although cashmere is soft and high-end, it isn't animal-free. A vegan version exists, but what is it made of?

Have you been wanting to try growing your own food, but just don't have the space? Try container gardening.

Fortunately, there are many diamond alternatives on the market that are often more sustainably and ethically sourced than traditional diamonds.

Yes, the plastic recycling industry is kind of a scam. But still, we should recycle everything that is recyclable.

Although paper towels are convenient, they raise your environmental impact and waste money — hence why you should give them up like I did.

California just enacted a composting law, which will effectively require all Californians to compost everything from vegetable scraps and rotten leftovers to paper towels and plates.

Are you an animal lover with a passion for dog rescue? If you've ever considered starting your own dog rescue, here are 7 steps to get you started.

Reef-safe or reef-friendly sunscreen is a must if you're hitting the beach this summer.

Is ASOS impact on the environment good or bad? Some consider the online retailer to be better than competitors like SHEIN, but is it actually better?

Learning how to build a composting toilet is a great way to start living a zero-waste lifestyle.

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

Cat litter might be disposable and some brands are biodegradable, but does that make it eco-friendly?

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

If you're new to the outdoors and are interested in doing some exploring, these hiking groups for beginners will help you get outside with professionals.

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

There are a number of cruelty-free and eco-friendly spray dish soaps on the market.

If you want to make the most of the waste you create, learning how to make a plastic bottle garden is a good way to start.

Emptying out a litter box seems easy enough, but how do you dispose of cat poop in an eco-friendly way?

They say great gardens start with good soil, but how do you know which soil is best for gardening?

Attention music lovers: Check these websites to buy secondhand vinyl and CDs for all of your secondhand music needs.

If you have ever purchased a pair of Thinx, here's how to claim money via Thinx's class action settlement.