How Is Spirit Airlines So Cheap? The Secrets Behind Their Low Ticket Prices
You may know that Spirit Airlines sells some of the cheapest flights out there, but you may not know about all the extra fees behind it.
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Is Quince as Sustainable as the Brand Claims? The Truth About This "Luxury for Less" Direct-to-Consumer Label
As an online factory marketplace, Quince keeps the prices of its "luxury" offerings low, prompting shoppers to wonder if it's legit.
Tesla Recalls Nearly 2 Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Software Defect: Details
Tesla does have its fans — but one of them doesn't seem to be the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's a record of all the recalls.
Sierra Mist Lawsuit: Internet Star "Cierra Mistt" Claims Legal Battle with PepsiCo
Pepsi has discontinued Sierra Mist and replaced it with a lemon-lime soda called Starry. Did it have something to do with internet star Cierra Mistt?
How Bario Neal's Jewelry Business Was Founded With Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Mind (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke exclusively with Page Neal of Bario Neal to talk about the company's sustainable and ethical jewelry practices.
What Is a tDCS Brain Stimulation Device? LIFTiD's Gadget Joined the "Craziest Pitches Ever on 'Shark Tank'"
LIFTiD presented its tDCS neurostimulation device on the reality show 'Shark Tank' seeking funding. Here's how the pitch went and if the tech works.
The Environmental Impact of Amazon’s Black Friday Sales, Compared to the Rest of the Year
What is Amazon's environmental impact on Black Friday? The notoriously unsustainable site's sales skyrocket during the consumer-driven holiday.
Mysterious Scandals Surround Mystic Monk Coffee and the Carmelite Monks Who Make It
Stories are circulating the internet about a Mystic Monk Coffee scandal surrounding the brand and the Carmelite monks who produce it.
LifeWave's Controversies Raise Questions About the Company's Holistic Patches
LifeWave sells holistic patches that stimulate stem cells and healing, but lawsuits and marketing techniques raise questions about legitimacy.
Sweetness Comes at a Price: Nestlé's Baby Formula Scandal Is Just One of the Company's Controversies
From deceptive international baby food marketing to child labor accusations, let's explore Nestlé's lengthy list of controversies.
Goodwill's Triumphs and Controversies: What to Know Before You Go Poppin' Tags
We're exploring Goodwill's charitable nature and list of controversies, which allegedly include low wages, executive greed, and discrimination.
Why Do Retailers Use so Many Plastic Bags?! One User Points Out Waste
People on social media are complaining about stores using one plastic bag per item, which creates unnecessary waste.
How Emma Grede and Kris Jenner’s Brand Safely Is Cleaning up the the Home Care Industry (Exclusive)
Emma Grede tells Green Matters about the creation and inspiration behind the brand Safely.
What Is Project Omega? Unpacking Elon Musk's Alleged Mysterious Business Venture
A mystery venture called Project Omega is reportedly associated with Elon Musk, but some people question whether it exists at all.
Billionaire Bill Gates Owns Lots of Farmland — Does That Include Potato Farms?
Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.
Rachel Roy's Organic Skincare Line Ancient India Also Gives Back (Exclusive)
Fashion designer Rachel Roy opens up about how a rare autoimmune disease inspired her new luxury organic skincare line, Ancient India, and more.
Fact Check: Is Bill Gates Cutting Down 70 Million Acres of Trees?
Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.
What Happened to SoBe Drinks? Fans Can’t Find the Fruity Drinks Anywhere
SoBe drinks, owned by PepsiCo, appear to have been discontinued, despite having a solid customer fanbase.
Lego Axes Promise to Make Recycled Plastic Bricks
Lego, which promised to begin selling recycled plastic bricks by 2023, has dropped that plan. Here's an update on Lego's sustainability initiatives.
Is Elon Musk Turning Primates Into Cyborgs? Inside the Disturbing Neuralink Monkey Deaths
Elon Musk's brain chip biotech company, Neuralink, is under fire for allegedly causing research monkey deaths.
83,000 Cases of Kraft Singles Recalled Due to Plastic Hazard
Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.
Do You Trust Dietitians on Social Media? Some Are Paid By Food Industry Players
An investigative report reveals that some influencer dietitians are being paid by players in the food industry. We've got all the details.
PETA Activists Go Nearly Naked to Expose the Cruelty of Cashmere
In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.
This Startup Is Making the First Vegan Pork Belly (Exclusive)
Dr. Jen-Yu Huang, founder of Lypid, tells us about the company's unique vegan pork belly, made with the proprietary PhytoFat.
This May Be the Best Vegan Parmesan I've Ever Tried (Exclusive)
Janessa Steenberg tells us about Panacheeza, her new company making analogous, delicious, and healthy vegan Parmesan cheese.
The Best Foods I Tried at the 2023 Plant-Based World Expo (Exclusive)
Green Matters was invited to attend the Plant-Based World Expo, where I got to try vegan foods galore.
How Montauk Distilling Co.'s Family Owned Liquor Company is Becoming More Sustainable (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke exclusively with Leucio Iacobelli of Montauk Distilling Co. to talk about his sustainable practices.
Why Ambassadors Are Leaving Plexus, the Once-Popular MLM
Plexus has long been making outsized health claims, but sales reps are leaving in droves due to the company's MLM operations.
Typical Dry Cleaners Are Bad for the Environment — but There Are Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Dry cleaners aren't good for the environment considering all the chemicals used. Here are some alternatives that are eco-friendly.
Viral Video Captures Vans Slashing and Dumping New Shoes on the Street
Vans responded to our request for comment about the viral video.
NHTSA Moves to Compel Air Bag Recall After Air Bags Send Shrapnel Flying
Two auto suppliers are in hot water after concerns their air bags may send metal fragments flying. Here's what you need to know.
Are Berkey Water Filters Safe to Use? Find out All About the Berkey Lawsuit
If you've tried different water filters, you may have heard of a Berkey lawsuit in 2023. Here's an update on the Berkey water filter lawsuit.
How Former NFL Player Chris Kolodziejski Transformed His Beauty Brand, Chella (Exclusive)
Chris Kolodziejski, former NFL player and founder of Chella, tells us how he transitioned the beauty brand to be more sustainable.
3M Reached an Agreement Over Military Earplug Lawsuits — Company to Pay $6 Billion
3M has reached an agreement to pay $6.01 billion to U.S. military service members and veterans over earplug lawsuits claiming hearing damage.
What Are the Best Sustainable Packaging Materials?
Here's a look at some of the more sustainable packing materials on the market.
Ammonia Leak at Louisiana Meat Packing Plant Forces Nearby Residents to Shelter in Place
Meat packing plants often use toxic ammonia in their refrigeration systems, and an ammonia leak at a meat packing plant in Louisiana caused major trouble.
Starbucks Baristas Have to Throw Away Display Case Food Every Day
Starbucks baristas are giving the internet a backstage look into certain Starbucks policies, including trashing display case food every day.
What Happened to Wondermilk, the Dairy-Free Milk Alternative From So Delicious?
Wondermilk was an dairy-free milk lauded by Consumer Reports as having a taste and texture close to natural milk. But, you won't find it in stores.
Isabella Iglesias-Musachio Is Bringing Mycelium to the World of Vegan Meat (Exclusive)
Bosque Foods' hopes “to make a positive impact in curbing climate change through the lens of food” thanks to its unique mycelium meat.
This Unique Social Media Platform Is All About Climate Solutions (Exclusive)
Dr. Sweta Chakraborty tells us all about We Don't Have Time, the social media platform for climate solutions.
This Regenerative Cannabis Farm's Weed Is Helping the Planet (Exclusive)
We spoke with Lex Corwin, founder of regenerative cannabis brand Stone Road.
Fire Hazards at Home: Is Your Dehumidifier Among Those Being Recalled?
The GE dehumidifier recall list includes 42 models of products deemed dangerous due to risk of fire. Learn all about the recall and what to do.
What Happened to Edible Utensils Brand IncrEdible Eats After Appearing on 'Shark Tank?'
ABC's 'Shark Tank' aired an episode featuring edible spoons in 2021. But what happened to the company after the episode aired? Did they make a deal?
When "100% Pure Love" Sours — Inside GT's Living Foods Kombucha Lawsuit
Kombucha maker GT's Living Foods faces a lawsuit for allegedly exploiting its workers from 2010-2014. Here's what to know.
Customers Claimed Old Spice Caused Chemical Burns, but P&G Ignored Them
Dissatisfied customers claimed that Old Spice deodorant caused chemical burns, but will there ever be a class-action lawsuit against the company?
Media Falls for Prank That Barbie Is Going Plastic-Free — Mattel Calls "Hoax"
Thanks to a video starring actress Daryl Hannah, false reports circulated that Mattel and Barbie were ditching plastic.
Purple Mattress Came Out on Top in False Reviews Lawsuit
Purple, a mattress company, sued Ryan Monahan for posting false reviews about mattress safety. Here's how the lawsuit played out.
After NYC Dumpster Diver Exposes Shuttered Starbucks Trash, Starbucks Responds (Exclusive)
We spoke with a Starbucks spokesperson and dumpster diver Anna Sacks, after she discovered endless waste outside a shuttered Starbucks store.
CEO Built a Toxic Workplace Culture At Aritzia, Former Employees Claim
Aritzia, a Canadian fashion brand, is in the news due to multiple employees' claims that Brian Hill used fear, intimidation, and psychological abuse.
The Egg Shortage, Explained — Plus, Plant-Based Alternatives
The egg supply in the U.S. and other countries isn't as strong as it used to be, thanks to the avian flu outbreak.