Zero-Waste

If you're looking to save money on groceries and lower your impact, food storage is key — these TikTok hacks will help divert food from being wasted.

These zero-waste restaurants are making a number of efforts to reduce both their landfill waste and environmental footprints.

Christmas tree recycling programs are in more places than you might think — here's a look into finding local drop-off programs, plus eco-friendly at-home disposal methods for your tree.

One of our favorite corners of TikTok is, of course, sustainability and eco-friendly living hacks.

If you're looking to reduce kitchen waste and put edible ingredients to use for other recipes, there are many recipes that repurpose peels and rinds.

The "Interceptor" is The Ocean Cleanup's latest innovation, with a goal of cleaning plastic out of rivers before it gets to the ocean.

Vanlife offers a host of environmental benefits, but only if it’s done the right way.

Supporting a sustainable toilet paper company that responsibly manages its forests is a great way to make your bathroom routine more zero waste.

Bath bombs might seem quite luxurious, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.

These DIY crafts with baby food jars are the perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday.

Rice water has many health and beauty benefits that many people don’t know about.

Making too much rice doesn’t have to be a wasteful thing. There are plenty of great ways to reinvigorate yesterday’s rice.

Buying secondhand is the sustainable way to shop, but you don't necessarily have to go in-person — these are our favorite online thrift stores.

This selection of organic, zero-waste teas are a delicious way to celebrate sustainability.

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

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

There are plenty of skincare products that are cruelty-free, vegan, sustainably-packaged, and made by companies that share your values.

Getting rid of old paint might seem tricky at first glance, but did you know that paint cans can be recycled?

Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.

Here are five ideas for taking Plastic Free July 2021 to the next level.

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.

These natural and organic baby food brands are a great way to pack nutrition and flavor into a small, sometimes sustainable package.

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.

These gluten-free pasta straws are one of a kind, and a solid alternative to single-use plastic or paper straws.

Tin cans are known to be highly recyclable, but how does one recycle aluminum foil properly?

The upcycled food trend is turning ugly vegetables and formerly wasted grains into new and impressive edibles.

According to a new report, a group of just 20 companies are responsible for more than half of the single-use plastic used on Earth.

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.

Sustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.

Is it possible to find sustainable athletic wear? Fortunately, there are plenty of brands making fairly sustainable and eco-friendly exercise apparel.

Home Depot’s customizable tiny homes might be an affordable answer for those looking to get into the tiny housing market.

Tiny home owners make very practical use of the space they have available, but what do most tiny homes do about bathrooms?

Here are three very specific — and kinda weird — tips for seasoned zero wasters.

Here's our beginner’s guide to transitioning to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle.

Before the invention of plastic, the world had no choice to be zero waste, but when did the modern zero-waste movement start?

Zero waste’s increasing popularity has given rise to many businesses dedicated to the purpose of sustainability, but how do they work?

Most people would never assume that their lip balm is anything but eco-friendly, but there are several factors that determine whether or not a lip balm is truly cruelty-free.

Many new zero waste adopters still find themselves wondering, does recycling count as zero waste?

Zero waste living usually means eschewing plastic in its entirety, but what are some zero-waste hair care options?

There are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.