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Sustainable Vegan Rugs for a Cozy, Eco-Friendly Home
Finding sustainable rugs that are also non-toxic, vegan, ethically-made, and in your price range can be a bit overwhelming — so here are a few brands that make eco-friendly rugs.Sustainable Toilet Paper Companies, For a Wipe You Can Feel Good About
Supporting a sustainable toilet paper company that responsibly manages its forests is a great way to make your bathroom routine more zero waste.On a Budget? Celebrity Chef Nik Fields Shares 6 Tips on Saving Money at the Grocery Store (Exclusive)
Whether you're shopping for yourself or a family of four, it helps to save money at the grocery store — these grocery saving tips should come in handy.How to Get Started Building the Eco-Friendly House of Your Dreams
Building an eco-friendly home starts with understanding what aspects of a modern home can be environmentally-friendly.Do Tiny Homes Appreciate in Value?
Tiny homes may not be as big or expensive as a conventional home, but there are instances where even they appreciate in value.A Guide to Parking as a Vanlifer
Knowing where to park one’s van is perhaps the most important aspect of vanlife.These 6 Eco-Friendly Candles Are Perfect for Aromatic De-Stressing
These eco-friendly candles are perfect for decorating your home with delightful, guilt-free scents.Here’s What You Need to Know About Using a Gentle Leader Leash for Dogs
What is a gentle leader leash? If you've ever seen a dog with a leash wrapped around its muzzle, it's likely a gentle leader, which helps with pulling.Is a Car Wash or Hand Wash More Sustainable?
Regular car washes can keep your automobile looking good as new, but is it more sustainable to wash it by hand, or to go to car wash?Should You Be Raking Your Leaves? Here’s the Most Sustainable Way to Handle Them
Should you rake your leaves? Growing up you probably became accustomed to grooming your lawn of foliage, but here's the best way to manage them.Here Are a Few Ways to Make Sure Your Pup’s Paws Are Protected
Regardless of the type of dog you have, it's imperative to make sure their sensitive paws are protected from heat, ice, salt, and even the sidewalk.How to Get Water As a Vanlifer
When you’re living out of a van, even a well-equipped van, one of the most difficult things to come by is water.For Vanlifers, Life on the Road Can Be Lucrative and Rewarding
Vanlifers choose to live their lives on the open road, but how do they make money while moving all the time?These Free Online Yoga Channels Will Ease Anxiety and Help You Find Focus
These free online yoga channels provide users with countless hours of spiritual and physical wellness.Ethical Beauty Doesn’t Have to Be Pricey — Shop These Cruelty-Free Drugstore Brands
If you care about supporting ethical beauty companies, you don't have to pay a hefty price, with these cruelty-free drugstore beauty brands.7 Cruelty-Free and Sustainable Pillows to Help Your Conscience Rest Easy
These cruelty-free pillow choices are made of the most eco-friendly materials around.More Social Media Platforms Are Adopting Dark Mode — but Does It Really Save Energy?
How much energy does Dark Mode save? LinkedIn just adopted the notoriously green feature, though many question if it actually makes a difference.Some of the Coolest Destinations For Fall Foliage, That Are Accessible by Train
If you're excited about fall foliage, there are so many incredible leaf peeping destinations out there — and many are accessible via Amtrak!California Officially Bans “Forever Chemicals” From Food Packaging and Children's Products
California lawmakers have officially approved legislation that bans PFAS from food packaging statewide, becoming the sixth U.S. state to do so.If You’re Looking for a Tiny House Village Near You, Look No Further
Tiny house villages are a great way for like-minded individuals to bond and support one another, but how does one go about locating one?Cruelty-Free and Sustainable Dog Care Products, From Shampoo to Paw Balm
These dog grooming products are all cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainably packaged.These Eco-Friendly Hobbit Homes Are a Whimsical Way to Live Low-Impact
Hobbit homes are the newest, most whimsical way to be eco-friendly, but are they closer to fantasy or reality?College Majors for Eco-Conscious Students Looking to Save the Planet After Graduation
If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.Organize Your Schedule Sustainably, With These Eco-Friendly Planners
Whether you're keeping track of your school work, work projects, or social life, finding yourself a sustainable planner is absolutely imperative.Biodegradable Packaging Isn't Where We Need It to Be, to Actually Help Reduce Waste
Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.The Cost of Environmentalism: Why Sustainable Products Are More Expensive
Those who shop sustainably often wonder why sustainable products are more expensive, but there are often good reasons for this.How to Make Your Printer and Ink More Sustainable
You can learn to print sustainably at home with these handy tips, tricks, and some eco-friendly printing paraphernalia.Green Circle Salons Will Help You Find a Zero-Waste Haircut, Manicure, and More (Exclusive)
Green Circle Salons is a certification program that helps customers find eco-friendly salons.This New England Hotel Is One of the Most Sustainable in the Country (Exclusive)
On behalf of Chevrolet, I stayed in one of the most sustainable hotels across the country, and spoke to the hospitality manager about its practices.Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly Skincare Brands for Sensitive Skin
There are plenty of skincare products that are cruelty-free, vegan, sustainably-packaged, and made by companies that share your values.Plastic Toys Have a Greater Impact on the Environment and Human Health Than We Thought
Plastic toys will keep children happy for hours, but the lingering effects of their production and disposal are seriously harming the environment.Natural Laundry Boosters: Sustainable Ways to Keep Your Clothes Fresh
What is the best laundry scent booster? We recommend trying these natural, eco-friendly options.One New Yorker’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure, Thanks to “Stooping” (Exclusive)
We recently spoke with the couple who runs the Stooping NYC Instagram page, which helps New Yorkers score free furniture from curbs.The Olympics Have a Higher Environmental Impact Than You Might Think
The Tokyo Olympics is doing is best to be as sustainable as possible, but what is the real environmental impact of the Olympic Games?3 DIY Recipes to Make All-Natural Toothpaste at Home
Store-bought toothpaste is expensive and full of needless chemicals, but these DIY recipes will help you make your own toothpaste at home.Eco-Friendly Weddings: Ways to Keep Your Special Day Sustainable
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.5 Ways to Remember to Drink More Water
If you aren't naturally a water guzzler, there are a few ways you can remember to stay hydrated, whether it be with apps, tracking bottles, or more.Stay in Touch Sustainably, with Eco-Friendly Stationery
Whether you're sending out invites, thank you cards, or if you're simply looking to stay in touch, make sure to secure eco-friendly stationery.How to See the Full Buck Moon Illuminate the Night Sky This Week
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.Why Eco-Friendly MLB Pitcher Daniel Norris Lives in a Van (Exclusive)
Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a Volkswagen van in the offseason to keep his lifestyle sustainable.These DIY Summer Date Night Ideas Are Perfect For Any Couple
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's New Favorite Hack Is Boiling Potatoes in the Mesh Bag — but Is It Actually Safe?
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?This Company Is Combatting “Fast Furniture” With Expandable Bed Frames, Couches, and More (Exclusive)
Floyd is combatting "fast furniture" with its sustainable, expandable bed frames, couches, shelving systems, and more.Ditch the Plastic With These 5 Sustainable, Zero-Waste Baby Bottles
Plastic bottles are a common choice, but there are many more sustainable, zero-waste baby bottles out there.Avocados Aren't Just Good On Toast — 5 Reasons Why They're Great for Your Hair, Too
How do avocados benefit your hair? It turns out the widely beloved green fruit makes your hair healthier in several different ways.Stock Your Kitchen With Our Favorite Compostable, Reusable, and Zero-Waste Sponges
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.How Sutton Foster's Daughter Inspires Her to Protect the Planet (Exclusive)
Sutton Foster, legendary Broadway actress and master crafter, recently shared her Green Routine with Green Matters.Marie Kondo Shares Organizational Tips and Tricks for Sparking Joy, Sustainably (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke with professional organizer, author, and TV personality, Marie Kondo, on staying organized sustainably, and about her new line.Celeb Tattoo Artist, Bang Bang, on How Tattoos Can Be More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)
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.Celebrate Foraged Foods in Honor of FairWild Week
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.