Zero-Waste

Plastic Free July 2021 is a great time to reduce your waste for the planet — here are seven accounts we recommend following for inspiration.

Green Matters spoke with professional organizer, author, and TV personality, Marie Kondo, on staying organized sustainably, and about her new line.

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.

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.

Happy Int’l Compost Awareness Week! Here's everything you need to know about compostable and biodegradable bags.

Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.

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?

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.

A zero-waste society might seem the perfect way to create a sustainable future, but will it ever be possible?

The zero-waste lifestyle is becoming increasingly fashionable these days, but are zero-waste stores as profitable as the lifestyle’s apparent trendiness would have you believe?

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.

These eco-friendly dog beds will help keep your dog’s nap time as planet-friendly as possible.

Shopping secondhand is always an adventure, especially when you're searching for vintage gold in a hipster haven like Brooklyn.

Corona is rolling out biodegradable six-pack packaging that's made from barley, which is composed of waste from the beer-making process.

These eco-friendly hair ties and scrunchies will get you through any bad hair day, sustainably.

Recycling may seem like the perfect way to prevent excess waste, but what percentage of recycled products actually gets recycled?

Recycling may seem like a modern environmental concept, but while the process is new, the concept has actually been around for many centuries.

There are endless zero-waste lip balms that are also cruelty-free, vegan, made with natural ingredients, and plastic-free!

Lia, the first biodegradable, flushable, and zero-waste pregnancy test, is finally available.

Disposable razors and razor blades were once some of the hardest materials to get rid of, but many recycling programs are looking to change that.

Finding creative, DIY ways for storing plastic grocery bags is a great way to live more sustainably.

International Women's Day is every March 8 — honor women in the climate movement by picking up one of these books.

Looking for an eco-friendly grocery store? Well-respected environmental organization, Greenpeace, ranked grocery stores on their plastic usage.

Everyone seems to be using reusable grocery bags these days, but are they as good for the environment as we’ve been led to believe?

Starbucks used to offer customers a chance to get their drinks made in their own reusable cup from home, but is the company still offering this option even in the era of COVID-19?

Reusable grocery bags are a great way to reduce your personal environmental impact, but what are the best ways to wash them?

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.

Amazon deliveries are at a historic high, but what are you supposed to do with all those Amazon boxes — besides recycling them, obviously?

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

Here are a few awesome recycling centers around the U.S. that you can visit — many of which also offer virtual tours.