Can You Recycle Recycled Plastic?Can recycled plastics be recycled again, or are expectations for recycled plastic too unrealistic?
What is the Low-Impact Movement? How It Compares to the Zero-Waste LifestyleWhat exactly is the low-impact movement, and how does it compare to the zero-waste lifestyle?
Zero-Waste Swaps That Can Save You Money Living the zero-waste lifestyle isn’t just about becoming more sustainable and lowering your environmental impact, it’s also a pretty great way to save money in the long run.
Period Underwear Is An Easy Zero-Waste Swap — Here Are 5 OptionsPeriod underwear is a great way to reduce the impact of your menstrual cycle. Here are five sustainable and affordable options.
Store Your Food Zero-Waste With These Reusable Container Lid OptionsIf you’re zero waste, it might be difficult to find ways to wrap up your leftovers without plastic, but there are a few zero-waste reusable food containers and lids to make things easier.
The Ultimate Guide to an Eco-Friendly Hanukkah: Recipes, Candles, and More for a Lit HolidayLooking for tips for an eco-friendly or zero-waste Hanukkah this December? We’ve put together the ultimate guide.
Why Veganism Is Key to Zero-Waste EatingThough the terms don’t always mean the same thing, there are some clear reasons why veganism is actually the key to zero-waste eating.
How Recycled Paper Is Made, and How to Make It at HomePaper is one of the most recyclable materials around, but how is recycled paper made? And how can you make it at home?
How Recycling Water Can Lower Your Environmental ImpactRecycling is one of the best ways that we can reduce our environmental impact and reduce our waste, but how does one recycle something as essential as water?
Thanksgiving Instagram Captions to Show Off Your Vegan or Zero-Waste Turkey DayLooking for an Instagram caption for your vegan or zero-waste Thanksgiving meal? We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!
8 Books to Help You Go Zero Waste or Live More SustainablyZero-waste living doesn't have to be overwhelming — and these eight books about sustainable living are all extremely helpful.
These Are the Best Cruelty-Free, Zero-Waste MascarasCruelty-free mascaras are easy to find these days — here are some of our favorites, which happen to come in sustainable or refillable packaging.
Mouthwash May Prevent COVID-19 — Here Are Our Favorite Sustainable VarietiesA recent study showed that mouthwash may help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, so here are our favorite sustainable mouthwashes.
4 Trendy Thrift Flip Upcycling Tutorials — No Sewing RequiredThese thrift flipping ideas are easy, stylish, and require no sewing!
How to “Bottle Brick,” One of Our Favorite Zero-Waste Hacks"Bottle bricking" is a little-known activity that helps reduce landfill waste, brings affordable housing and furniture to people in need, and more.
Keep Your Chompers Healthy With These Sustainable Toothbrushes, Toothpastes, and MoreTo further minimize your environmental impact, these sustainable oral care brands are worth investing in, for the sake of your dental health.
Can You Recycle Compostable Containers? Here's How to Dispose of ThemCompostable packaging is becoming more and more popular in restaurants these days, but can this miraculous innovation be recycled, or does it fall into the same trap as its plastic predecessor?
Zero-Waste Halloween Candy to Give Trick-or-TreatersAlthough zero-waste Halloween candy is rare, it can be zero-waste. Here are some tips for keeping your child's trick-or-treating free of plastic.
Everything You Need to Know About DivaCups, for a More Sustainable PeriodAlthough tampons and pads have most likely been your go-to menstruation products for years, a DivaCup is a reusable, no-waste period option.
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!
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.