Just a Few Choice Arguments as to Why Plastic Should be BannedPlastic bags have already been banned in many places, but some argue that plastics themselves should be entirely abolished.
How to Make Halloween Low-WasteLearn how you can reduce your impact and make this Halloween low-waste.
Follow These Zero-Waste TikTok Accounts, for Sustainability Tips and TricksWhether you're looking to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle, or if you're seeking out tips and tricks, follow these zero-waste TikTok accounts.
How to Wash Reusable Grocery Bags Reusable grocery bags are the first step in ridding the world of plastics once and for all, but how does one clean something that has become a necessity in the modern age?
How Does a Zero-Waste Lifestyle Help the Environment?Zero waste is a lifestyle concept that works by lowering an individual’s environmental impact as much as possible, but is this lifestyle change as effective as we’ve been led to believe?
20 Zero-Waste Cooking Tips for a Sustainable KitchenThese zero-waste cooking tips will make your kitchen even more sustainable.
Why Are So Many "Sustainable" and "Zero-Waste" Products Made From Animals?Zero-waste products use non-vegan, animal-based materials and ingredients far too often. Why isn't anyone talking about this?
England’s Straw Ban Finally Goes Into Effect — But Is It Just Low-Hanging Fruit?England’s ban on plastic straws, plastic stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton swabs is now law.
Maryland Just Became the First State to Ban Foam Takeout ContainersMaryland just became the first state to ban foam containers statewide.
Thailand National Park Is Mailing Litter Back to the Tourists Who Left it BehindIf you leave litter at Thailand's Khao Yai National Park, you may receive your dirty trash in the mail a few days later.
South Australia Bans Single-Use Plastic Straws, Stirrers, and MoreSouth Australia has signed into legislation a ban on single-use plastic straws, utensils, and stirrers — to start in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic has hopefully slowed down.
In an Effort to Eliminate Straws, Starbucks Is Now Offering Iced Drinks in Sippy CupsTo reduce the use of plastic straws amid the ongoing anti-straw movement, Starbucks locations across North America are now offering strawless lids.
Cobie Smulders Is Cleaning Up the Planet — Want to Join Her?Cobie Smulders tells Green Matters about National CleanUp Day, her best sustainable living tips, what viewers can expect from Stumptown’s second season, and more.
Cigarette Butts Are No Longer the No. 1 Littered Item on BeachesThe most littered item collected during the annual ICC has been cigarette butts for the past 34 years — but the most recent coastal cleanup found that plastic food wrappers has taken the top spot.
Why Don’t Vegans Wear Silk? Is Silk Sustainable?Vegans do not purchase silk — but why? And is the fabric sustainable?
Seventh Generation Is Now Selling Zero-Waste, Powder-Based Cleaning ProductsSeventh Generation, a widespread home cleaning company, is forgoing plastic for its latest line, Zero Plastic Homecare.
Young Americans Are the Biggest E-Waste Contributors — Here's How to Recycle ElectronicsWhat is e-waste? Studies show that millennials and Gen-Z adults don't know about the importance of recycling electronics, so here's how to get started.
Are Concentrated Cleaning Refills the Future of Home Consumer Goods? Concentrated cleaning refills from brands like Blueland, Elcove, and Cleancult are a new wave in the cleaning industry.
Here’s How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old PillowsWhen it comes to household items, like pillows, it can be hard to know how to go the planet-friendly route for getting rid of them. Here’s how.
Is Upcycled Fashion a Passing Trend or the Future of Fashion?Upcycled, sustainable fashion is a growing trend, thanks to designers like Zero Waste Daniel and Grant Blvd.
8 Uses for Beer Other Than DrinkingMake use of your beer without drinking it with these zero-waste ideas!
BeyondPlastic Presents Awards to 13 Companies for Genius Plastic Alternative InnovationsBeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.
What’s the Best Toothpaste for the Environment?What’s the best toothpaste for the environment? Keep your oral hygiene routine clean for you and the planet.
How to Make Your Shower Zero WasteLearn how you can reduce your impact and go zero-waste in the shower!
Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer ChallengePlastic Free July is a great opportunity to lower your impact by ditching single-use plastic.
Reusables Are Perfectly Safe During COVID-19, Health Experts RuleReusable totes, cups, containers and more are perfectly safe to use during the coronavirus pandemic.
Zero-Waste, DIY Hand Mask Recipes: How to Treat Dry, Cracked Hands from OverwashingThese zero-waste, DIY hand masks will help you treat your dry, cracked hands from overwashing during the coronavirus.
18 Fruits and Veggies You Can Propagate at HomeLearn about 18 different fruits and veggies you can propagate from home.
How to Tie-Dye With PlantsTie-dye your clothes with plants using these three easy recipes — they're sure to keep you busy for a few hours during coronavirus quarantines.
Australian Teenager Makes Biodegradable "Plastic" Out of Discarded Prawn ShellsAngelina Arora used discarded prawn shells and silk protein to create a biodegradable plastic.
How to Replace All Your Paper Goods with Reusables — Tissues, Paper Towels, and MoreChoosing reusable alternatives to common disposable paper goods can help lower your environmental impact.
How to Recycle Household BatteriesBatteries can easily be recycled at numerous drop-off points around the U.S.
How to Recycle Plastic Food Packaging and Plastic FilmRecycling plastic film is not as easy as recycling bottles curbside — but there are a few ways to do so!
Pinecone Crafts for Kids: Activities to Do At Home These pinecone crafts will help your kids get creative with nature.
What the Quarantine Can Teach Us About Zero-Waste Living, Saving the Planet, and HopeQuarantine living is not a walk in the park, but there are a few takeaways we can carry into life after the pandemic is over.
A Zero-Waste Chef Shares His Most Unique Food Waste Tips for QuarantineMax La Manna, a zero-waste and vegan chef, shares three unique tips to reduce food waste.
5 Paper Towel Crafts You Can Do With Kids Encourage your kids not to waste anything with these paper towel crafts.
Old Spice and Secret Roll Out Cardboard Deodorant Tubes — But P&G Still Has a Lot of Work to DoP&G brands Old Spice and Secret are now available in paper tubes — but the corporation is still one of the world's largest plastic polluters.
Miley Cyrus Talks Zero-Waste Living on Her 'Bright Minded' Instagram ShowMiley Cyrus' latest episode of 'Bright Minded' featured conversations with zero-waste influencers.
Stuck Indoors? Here Are 10 Upcycle DIY Ideas To Make New Things Out of Old Things in Your HomeYou can upcycle items already in your home for these 10 DIY craft ideas!
Learn How to Make a DIY Bird Feeder With Your KidsLearn how you can craft your own bird feeder at home.
Zero-Waste Grocery Delivery Service Goes Nationwide During COVID-19The Wally Shop, a zero-waste bulk goods delivery company, is opening up its exclusive service up to the entire country during the coronavirus.