Sophie Hirsh
Executive EditorLocation: New YorkEducation: Muhlenberg CollegeSophie Hirsh is a New York-based writer. She was part of the Green Matters team from 2019 through 2025, first as Senior Editor before being promoted to Executive Editor.
You can contact her via www.sophiehirsh.com.
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This Truck Does Free Mobile Laundry for LA’s Homeless Residents (Exclusive)
The Laundry Truck LA provides free laundry services for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Is the Government Really Paying Farmers to Destroy Crops and Kill Animals?
Is the government really paying farmers to destroy their crops? Subsidies make it seem that way.
This Campaign Aims to Remove Single-Use Plastic From TV and Movies (Exclusive)
The “Lights, Camera, Plastic?” campaign aims to convince TV and film productions to opt for reusable, eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic on screen.
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.
The Olympic Village Cardboard Beds Are Not to Meant to Deter Sex, but to Be Eco-Friendly
The Olympic Village has cardboard beds this year, and rumors that they are meant to be sex deterrents have been put to rest.
New Doc ‘Meat Me Halfway’ Encourages Reducetarian Diets With Powerful Storytelling (Exclusive)
Brian Kateman, creator of the reducetarian movement, is premiering his new documentary 'Meat Me Halfway' on streaming platforms on July 20, 2021.
Poison Ivy Is Flourishing — And Getting Itchier — Thanks to the Climate Crisis
Climate change is helping poison ivy flourish — not only is the plant's population increasing, but so is its itch power.
How to Know if Your Aveeno or Neutrogena Sunscreen Was Recalled for Containing the Carcinogen Benzene
Johnson & Johnson has recalled five sunscreens made by Aveeno and Neutrogena, due to them containing the carcinogen benzene.
23-Year-Old TikToker Lives in His Car in the Backcountry to Inspire Climate Action (Exclusive)
Alex Haraus, at the young age of 23, has spent the past year living in his car in the backcountry, raising awareness for the climate crisis on TikTok.
Goat Herd Moves Into NYC Park for the Summer to Eat Invasive Weeds
The second annual Running of the Goats in Riverside Park celebrated five goats moving into the NYC park for the summer to manage weeds.
Lungs of the Earth? Two Amazon Regions Now Produce More CO2 Than They Absorb
Parts of the Amazon rainforest are actually emitting more CO2 than they’re absorbing — a devastating sign that the climate crisis just keeps getting worse.
EPA May Soon Classify PFAS, aka "Forever Chemicals," as Drinking Water Contaminants
The EPA may finally do something about PFAS, aka "forever chemicals," in drinking water in the U.S.
Despite Knowing the Risks, EPA Authorized Fracking With "Forever Chemicals" 10 Years Ago
The EPA approved fracking companies to use PFAS, aka “forever chemicals,” a decade ago.
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.
Amanda Hearst Shares Her “Green Routine” and Thoughts on Sustainable Fashion (Exclusive)
Amanda Hearst, the heiress to the Hearst corporation, is a huge advocate for animals and sustainable fashion.
New Study Says Renting Clothes Is Unsustainable — but It's Missing the Whole Picture
Is renting clothes sustainable? A new study argues that it's actually not that great when done on a large scale, but it's missing the full picture.
New Vegan Meats and Products That Have Come Out in 2021
Unique new vegan foods seem to launch just about every day in 2021.
Elon Musk Claims SpaceX Starship Can Collect Space Junk
Elon Musk says that the SpaceX Starship can clean up space by collecting space junk, aka space debris.
Sustainability at the Tokyo Olympics: A Look Into the Recycled Medals, Podiums, and Eco Initiatives
The Tokyo Olympics have a number of sustainability initiatives.
The Sweetest Vegan Honey Brands and Recipes
These vegan honey alternatives taste remarkably similar to bee honey — as do these plant-based honey recipes.
9 Secondhand Websites for Selling and Buying Clothes, Baby Gear, and More
Secondhand websites and apps can help you buy and sell everything from clothes to baby gear to home goods.
Old Bra Clasps Help Turtles in Need at This Wildlife Rescue (Exclusive)
Some wildlife rehabilitation facilities use bra clasps to help mend broken turtle shells.
Is the Gulf of Mexico Still on Fire? The Pipeline Ocean Fire, Explained
A leaky gas pipeline caused an ocean fire in the Gulf of Mexico — serving as another example of the dangers of the fossil fuel industry.
Pollution Independence Day 2021: How to Get Involved and Support the Earth Bill
Friday, July 2, marks Pollution Independence Day, a day of climate action organized by a coalition of environmental groups.
The 2021 Northwest Heat Wave: Death Tolls Rise in Canada, Oregon, Washington
The heat wave death toll in Canada and the Pacific Northwest is rising alongside temperatures.
How This Grassroots Organization Is Fighting for Environmental Justice in Flint (Exclusive)
ETM Flint was founded to advance environmental justice in Flint and fight the water crisis’ lingering effects.
Lucy Hale Shares Her “Green Routine” and Dog Adoption Story (Exclusive)
Lucy Hale recently caught up with us to share her “Green Routine,” dish on her upcoming film, and more.
Rachel Bilson Dishes on Her New ‘The O.C.’ Podcast and Her “Green Routine” (Exclusive)
Rachel Bilson recently caught up with Green Matters to share her "Green Routine" and dish on her new podcast, 'Welcome to the O.C. Bitches.'
U.K. to Ban Zoos and Safaris From Keeping Elephants
A new U.K. law will prevent zoos from keeping elephants in captivity.
Expert Panel Defines "Ecocide" — and Hopes to Criminalize It
Ecocide now has a legal definition — and experts hope it will soon be recognized as a crime by the ICC.
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.
Lego Unveils Recycled Plastic Bricks — but You Can't Buy Them Just Yet
Lego has revealed a recycled plastic Lego brick prototype, which could help reduce the company's plastic output.
Oregon Legalizes Human Composting and Water Cremation for the Departed
Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.
Find Out Which Major Supermarkets Are the Most and Least Sustainable
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 Will Brighten Up Your Cocktail, Sustainably (Exclusive)
These gluten-free pasta straws are one of a kind, and a solid alternative to single-use plastic or paper straws.
“Forever Chemicals” Found in Half of Beauty Products Tested — Here’s Our PFAS-Free Makeup List
PFAS-free makeup brands are out there — and it could be a good idea to support them, since forever chemicals have been found in more than half of U.S. and Canada's makeup.
Stella McCartney’s Sustainable Autumn 2021 Collection “Celebrates Animals as Our Equals”
Stella McCartney's Autumn 2021 is her most sustainable yet, and calls for an end to the fur industry.
'Picture a Scientist' on Netflix Tackles Sexism in the Science Community
'Picture a Scientist' on Netflix challenges gender issues in the science community — here's a look into the three women scientists that star in the documentary.
Lorde’s New Environment-Inspired Song ‘Solar Power’ Is Renewable Energy for the Soul
Lorde has released the first single off her upcoming album of the same name, “Solar Power” — and it's inspired by the environment.
Keystone XL Pipeline Is Officially Done, Finished, Finito
The Keystone XL pipeline has officially been canceled.
Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg Shares Her “Green Routine” (Exclusive)
Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg shared her Green Routine with Green Matters while promoting her partnership with Excedrin.
How Olivia Rodrigo Is Making Sustainable Fashion Part of Her Brand
Olivia Rodrigo opened up about her passion for ethical and vintage fashion in a new interview — plus, we have the details on her sustainable merch collection.
Khloé Kardashian’s Water Bottle Drama: Everything You Need to Know
Khloé Kardashian rant about single-use water bottles went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Sustainable Pride Merch by LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Combat Rainbow Washing
Pride merch is best when bought from a sustainable, LGBTQ+-owned, small business.
Estonia Is Shutting Down All Its Fur Farms
Estonia is banning fur farming nationwide — five years from now, all fur farms across the country must be completely shut down.
Heather Morris Shares Her “Green Routine” and Dishes on New Dark Comedy Podcast (Exclusive)
Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.
Vegans: There's Finally a Plant-Based Skyr Yogurt on the Market
Icelandic Provisions has just released a vegan skyr, and the company claims to be the first to sell a non-dairy skyr in the U.S.
'Vanderpump Dogs' Star Dan Babic on Adoption and Lisa Vanderpump's "Raw and Real" Side (Exclusive)
'Vanderpump Dogs' is coming soon — and Dan Babic, whose episode chronicles the story of Babic adopting his rescue dog, spoke with Green Matters about the show.
What Happened at Fairlife Milk? It’s Been Two Years Since the Viral Video
Now, as we come up on the two-year anniversary of the Fairlife milk controversy, many are wondering exactly what happened at Fair Oaks Farms.
5 Reef-Safe Sunscreens That Leave No White Cast, for Dark Skin Tones
We’ve rounded up five of the most popular reef-safe sunscreens without a white cast.