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How to Make DIY Conditioner Bars at Home
Learn how you can make own conditioner bar as an aspiring zero-waster.
How to Reduce Household Energy
Almost everything you do requires energy — but there are steps you can take to keep your consumption down in your home.
How to Remove Makeup Zero-Waste
Making your own makeup remover is one way to stay zero-waste (but still glam)!
Our Guide to Organic Sheets and Organic Mattresses — Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Options
Organic sheets and organic mattresses can help make your bed eco-friendly and toxin-free.
How to Fight the Climate Crisis at Home: Small Tips for Making Big Change
Even if you don't have a lot of free time, you can do things to fight climate change from your house.
7 Zero-Waste Natural Deodorant Options — And How to Make the Transition
Here's everything you need to know about zero-waste and natural deodorant.
How to Be Zero Waste at Home — Tips for Reducing Waste Around the House
Going zero waste isn't as hard as it seems — here's our guide to reducing waste at home.
How to Make Baby Food at Home
Homemade baby food doesn't have to be intimidating — here's everything you need to know about blending your own baby food.
How to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Home Garden
Coffee grounds can be a great garden fertilizer
Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly School Lunches: Recipes, Lunchboxes, and Everything Else Your Kid May Need
Here's everything you need to keep your kid's school lunch low-waste.
How Anne Hathaway Is Raising a Zero-Waste Family and Making Film Sets Greener
Anne Hathaway opened up to InStyle about raising a zero-waste family and making the movie industry more sustainable.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More
Calculating your carbon footprint is a great first step towards reducing it — here are some tips for doing so at home.
How "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups Work to Create a Gift Economy in Communities
Buy Nothing Facebook groups encourage a local gift economy in communities all over the world.
Is Zero-Waste First Aid Possible? These Compostable Bandages Can Help
Keeping first aid eco-friendly is possible — read on for our tips on lowering medical waste without sacrificing proper care.
Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Occasion: Comfort Food, Beginners, Budgets, and More
Vegan cookbooks are a great way to spice up your diet or just eat more plant-based meals.
The Best Vegan Cheeses You Can Find in Grocery Stores
Vegan cheese is pretty darn close to the real thing these days. Here are 5 of the best ones in grocery stores.
These Are the Best Indoor Plants for Aspiring Plant Parents
These are the best indoor plants if you’re a beginner or new to caring for plants.
7 Zero-Waste Uses for Avocado
Here are seven ways you can use avocado as a zero-waster.
Zero-Waste Uses for Fresh Lavender Around the House
Lavender isn’t just a great scent — it’s also a great all-natural, zero-waste tool!
Eco-Friendly Apparel Company Tentree Wants to Plant 1 Billion Trees
Tentree's CEO talks with Green Matters about the company's sustainable mission and business model.
10 Zero-Waste Uses for Vinegar
Find out how you can use vinegar around the house as a zero-waster.
How Feeding Your Dog a Vegan Diet Can Lower Your Carbon "Pawprint," According to an Expert
V-Dog's VP Lindsay Rubin tells us why putting a dog on a vegan diet can be good for their health and for the planet.
7 Zero-Waste Uses for Flaxseed Around the House
Flaxseed is a great zero-waste ingredient for DIY skincare, scalp care, cooking, baking, and more.
5 Things Negatively Affecting Your Air Quality
There are a lot of environmental factors that could affect the air quality around you.
What’s More Sustainable: Handwashing or Using a Dishwasher?
Find out which is a better option for the planet — handwashing your dishes or using a dishwasher.
This School Cafeteria Is the 'Greenest Restaurant in the World,' So We Interviewed Co-Founder Rebecca Amis
Rebecca Amis of MUSE School tells Green Matters about the sustainability-focused school, the cafeteria's green certification, and how to get kids involved in going green.
These Plants Will Stop Mosquitoes From Bugging You This Summer
Check out these plants to naturally keep the mosquitoes away.
8 Zero-Waste Ways to Use Baking Soda
Baking soda could be the secret ingredient when it comes to cleaning your house zero-waste.
“Loop” Review: What I Thought of the Milkman Model Platform’s First Delivery Round
I got a first-round membership to Loop, TerraCycle's circular online shopping platform.
How To Shop For Eco-Friendly Appliances
Use Energy Star labels and factory locations to find energy-efficient, eco-friendly appliances for your home.
This Man Travels The World In An Old Ambulance He Found On eBay
Ian Dow turned an old ambulance he won on Ebay into a vehicle to travel the world.
This Zero-Footprint Cabin Can Be Assembled Anywhere
Neste has created the Nolla, a solar-powered and nearly zero emission tiny cabin currently on an island off the coast of Helsinki, Finland.
This Mobile Tiny Home Helps Children's Hospitals
Re/Max partnered with Henry Ford College to build and auction off a cute tiny home that supports Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
This Smart Water System Could Replace Plastic Bottles In Your Home
rOcean is hoping to be the invention that gets you to quit plastic bottles at home.
5 Urban Farms Around The U.S. Changing Their Communities For The Better
These urban farms are helping to change their communities.
This Subscription Box Of Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Gives Back To Puerto Rico
These non-toxic cleaning products are giving back to Puerto Rico.
This Female Entrepreneur Wants To Replace Plastic Toothbrushes With Bamboo
While people are tackling plastic straws, this woman wants to tackle toothbrushes, too.
This Study Shows That Urban Green Spaces Can Boost Mental Health
Green spaces can have positive effects on your mental health, study finds.
This Couple Turned An Old Fisherman's Shack Into An Eco-Friendly Beach House
This couple was able to get their beach house by renovating an out-of-use fisherman's shack.
TerraCycle Helps You Recycle Wine Corks, Batteries, And Other "Non Recyclables"
TerraCycle is a new private recycling company that helps you recycle "hard-to-recycle" items.
5 Essential Oils Good For Relieving Sunburn
These essential oils are a perfect way to naturally treat a sunburn.
4 Eco-Friendly K-Cups You Can Swap Into Your Keurig
K-Cups are convenient but harsh on the planet — consider these alternatives instead.
Can Swimming Pools Be Sustainable?
Here's what it takes for swimming pools to be sustainable.
What's The Best 'Cool' Pillowcase?
See which "cool" pillowcase is the best option to stay cool like the other side of the pillow.
How To Make Your Own Citronella Beeswax Candle
Here's how to make your own citronella candle to keep the bugs away this summer.
Here Are The 8 Best Houseplants For Every Personality
See what the best houseplant is for you based on your personality!
8 Yoga Subscription Boxes To Help You Find Zen
These yoga subscription boxes are the best way to treat yourself or any yogi in your life.
I Tried To Beat The Summer Heat With The "Egyptian Method" Of Sleeping
I tried the "Egyptian Method" of sleeping as a natural way to beat the heat — here's how it worked.
5 Ethically Sourced Furniture Companies For Your Next Home Makeover
These furniture companies source all of their materials ethically — making them better alternatives.
