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Cymbiotika COO and Co-founder Durana Elmi attends the 2024 Tuti Gala to support Afghan artists and gave a touching speech.

CEO and co-founder of EVPassport Hooman Shahidi spoke at the 2024 Toronto Global Forum and focused on sustainable infrastructure and the future of energy.

If you aren't aware of what sea glass is, you likely have already seen it, enjoyed its beauty, and maybe even purchased an artistic piece at a market.

Orangetheory Fitness has figured out how to gamify exercise, but critics are calling the company out over issues with their tech and business model.

Research has found heavy metals — lead and cadmium — in dark chocolate made by a few popular brands.

The HexClad brand is purportedly non-toxic, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay supporting the brand, but reviewers say otherwise.

The German-based grocery chain keeps their prices affordable for the average family and has earned praise on social media.

Although many have been led to believe all dairy cows are gently milked by hand, the truth of industrial practices is far bleaker.

Dr. Brown's and Philips Avent baby bottles are the subject of a class action lawsuit over microplastics.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced a partnership with Stanley. Her customized tumbler will be released on July 9, 2024.

Propane is a a liquefied petroleum gas that can be used as a fuel source, but sadly, it's not as sustainable as some would hope.

Whether you used your bicycle to commute around the city or compete in events, many stores will accept used bikes.

In 2024, sunscreen from the brand Suntegrity has been recalled for mold contamination.

GreenOnyx co-founder Dr. Tsipi Shoham, PhD, exclusively tells Green Matters about Wanna Greens, "the world's smallest and fastest-growing fresh vegetable."

Critics of Uniqlo say that it doesn't go far enough in its quest to produce ethical clothing, especially when it comes to labor violations and lack of certifications.

Shein is known for being unbelievably inexpensive, but shoppers don't actually get much bang for their buck.

People are upset at Goodr Sunglasses after jokes about drug abuse are posted, and later deleted, from the brand's social media accounts.

Melissa Mash and Deepa Gandhi, the co-founders of eco-conscious backpack brand Dagne Dover, discussed the impact of their AAPI heritage on the brand with Green Matters.

Temu stands accused of loading its app with spyware and malware, deceiving users about data collecting.

"Eco-warrior, pioneer, and disrupter" Susie Hewson introduced the world to natural, organic, plastic-free tampons back in 1989, and she's not done campaigning for what's right.

Does responsible capitalism exist? Let's question the contradictory nature of the term, attempt to define it, and aim to engage with it for the sake of our planet.

A Shein customer has taken to social media after Shein customer service and the CDC denied her pleas for help. Here's what we know about the situation.

Sadly, Kim Kardashian's trendy, multi-billion-dollar shapewear brand, SKIMS, may just be another fast fashion label that dances around its lack of transparency.

Cindysnacks has been a Long Island vegan staple since 2019, but the vegan shop discovered that the Savory Fig donuts it was serving were non-vegan Dunkin' donuts in disguise.

Consumers are lodging another boycott against Kellogg's, after the CEO's controversial comments about the corporation's advertising campaign.

Rumors online have led people to believe Elon Musk bought XVideos. Here’s what you should know about where they came from, and why they aren’t true.

Sharon Avnon Reuveni — the founder of NYC's low-waste coffee shop Purple Waves — talks sustainability and changing systems.

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

In a guest opinion piece written exclusively for Green Matters, environmental creator Isaias Hernandez and fashion-medium artist Stephanie Dillon call out how music merchandise is often just fast fashion.

VOLVERde's co-founders Mónica and Aidee SanMiguel discuss "making space for a demographic that has always cared" about sustainability.

At CES 2024, Green Matters presented our inaugural Greenlight Award to 12 brands, in honor of their impressive climate innovations.

The Starbucks Stanley cup released in early January sold out immediately, as consumers camped out and even got in fights over the limited edition tumbler.

Quaker Oats, which is a part of PepsiCo, recalled dozens of granola bars and cereal products in 2023 due to possible salmonella contamination.

Is glacier water safe to drink? In some places, its advised not to drink any water without filtration or purification. Here's what you should know.

Online ads claim Musk is behind an energy-saving device that can significantly slash your energy bill. We explore whether it's legit or a hoax.

Across the U.S. and Canada, fans are rejoicing as Starbucks announced it will allow clean personal cups for all orders, along with a discount.

The Hershey Company faces a lawsuit for false advertising after a woman in Florida discovered her Reese's products didn't have designs.

Shein and Temu are both known for their cheap, fast fashion commodities, but why is Shein suing Temu?