6 Effective and Natural Tips for Keeping Squirrels Out of the GardenHow do you keep squirrels out of the garden?
Maintaining Grass Sustainably: How Much Water Your Lawn Really NeedsIt's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.
‘Building Off the Grid’ Is More Than Just Entertaining TV — the Lifestyle Can Be Sustainable'Building Off the Grid' has been around since 2016, and the show is a great vehicle for teaching people how to live a sustainable lifestyle.
How to Build and Furnish an Eco-Friendly HouseEco-friendly homes are only effective if they possess certain qualities, so what goes into making a house eco-friendly?
How Home Gardening Can Benefit the EnvironmentGardening can be a very therapeutic way of reconnecting with nature, but did you know that it can also help the environment?
5 Reef-Safe Sunscreens That Leave No White Cast, for Dark Skin TonesWe’ve rounded up five of the most popular reef-safe sunscreens without a white cast.
Am I Being Greenwashed? Sustainable CEOs on the Pitfalls of Greenwashing (Exclusive)You've likely seen products donning environmental certifications, but not all of them are necessarily credible — here's how to tell if you're being greenwashed.
The Best Indoor Plants for Your HomePlants are a great part of home decor, but what are the best indoor plants for every type of environment?
How to Successfully Unclog a Drain Using Baking Soda, Vinegar, and a Little Know-HowSimple baking soda could be the key to clearing up minor clogs, but there's a trick to it, of course.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Moringa's Health BenefitsMoringa is not a word that many folks are familiar with, but this incredible plant has been used for culinary and medical purposes for centuries.
Affordable Bidet Attachments to Take Your Toilet to the Next LevelThere are so many affordable bidet attachments out there that you can easily install on your toilet by yourself — or even take with you on the go.
With the World Reopening, People Are Surrendering Their “Pandemic Pets”With lockdown restrictions lifting in many countries, many are surrendering and rehoming their “pandemic pets.”
Expert Gives Tips on Shopping Facebook Marketplace's Secondhand Furniture (Exclusive)Facebook’s Head of Multicultural Communications, Sonia Sroka, gave Green Matters exclusive tips for shopping secondhand furniture on Marketplace.
Biden Proposes We Phase Out Using HFCs as Refrigerants — What Will Replace Them?Most refrigerators run on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which notoriously have a high environmental impact. That said, Biden proposed we phase them out.
One-Stop Shops for Sustainably Shopping Online That Are Better Than AmazonSustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.
Are Compostable Bags Really Compostable? What You Need to Know This Int’l Compost Awareness WeekHappy Int’l Compost Awareness Week! Here's everything you need to know about compostable and biodegradable bags.
Report Exposes How Sustainable 26 Major Toilet Paper Brands Are — Check Out the Winners and the LosersThe NRDC released its annual Issue with Tissue 2.0 report, ranking toilet paper brands based on sustainability.
Turning Home Depot Sheds Into Tiny Houses: Everything You Need to KnowHome Depot’s customizable tiny homes might be an affordable answer for those looking to get into the tiny housing market.
How Do Bathrooms Work in Tiny Homes?Tiny home owners make very practical use of the space they have available, but what do most tiny homes do about bathrooms?
Influencers in the Sustainability Space Share Their Earth Day Resolutions (Exclusive)Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.
Thinking of Going Zero Waste? Here’s What to Do With the Plastic You Already HaveTerraCycle helps you get rid of plastic you already have.
Our Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Guide For Earth DayIf one of your Earth Day goals is to keep your home clean with clean products, we've compiled a complete guide to sustainable products for your home.
Matchbox Commits to Greener Toy Cars, Packaging, and More by 2030 Matchbox cars are getting a green makeover in honor of Earth Day.
How Environmentally Friendly Is Resin? What to Know About the Popular Crafting MaterialCrafting with resin is becoming more and more popular as people pick up the DIY hobby, but is it environmentally-friendly? Everything you need to know about DIY-ing with resin.
Here's Why a Houseboat Might Be a More Sustainable Living OptionIf you're interested in living sustainably on a houseboat, here's everything you need to know about how eco-friendly the lifestyle actually is.
How to Humanely Remove a Beehive From Your HomeBees are endangered, essential pollinators, so it's important to use only humane methods when attempting to remove a beehive from your property.
6 Eco-Friendly Dog Beds to Keep Nap Time Sustainable These eco-friendly dog beds will help keep your dog’s nap time as planet-friendly as possible.
If You Stream Your Music, Here's What You Should Do With All Those Old CDsNowadays, most people stream their music digitally. But what are you supposed to do with your old CDs? Here's how to recycle, resell, or reuse them.
2021’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Are Here, With New Pesticide-Laden Veg (Exclusive)The 2021 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen have been unveiled by the EWG, advising U.S. shoppers on what produce to buy organic.
Spring Is Approaching — Here's How to Transplant Your Green Babies Outside Sowing seeds is relatively simple — if done properly — but how do you transplant an adult plant? Spring is approaching, so we're delving into the process.
Zero-Waste Lip Balms — Natural, Cruelty-Free, and Vegan OptionsThere are endless zero-waste lip balms that are also cruelty-free, vegan, made with natural ingredients, and plastic-free!
Treat Your Dry Winter Scalp with These Natural RemediesIt's completely natural to suffer from a dry scalp during the cold winter and spring months, but these natural remedies will banish those itchy flakes.
How to Get Started Urban Gardening, What to Buy, and MoreWant access to fresh-grown produce right at your home but live in a city? Urban gardening is a small-space solution that only requires a rooftop.
Front Loaders Versus Top Loaders: Which Type of Washing Machine Is More Sustainable?Laundry can significantly impact the environment, and front loaders and top loader washers have a different impact — keep reading to learn more.
Simple Steps to Make Your Own Backyard Compost Bin: A Beginner's DIY GuideLooking to compost natural waste, but not sure how to get started? Here's a guide on creating your own DIY outdoor compost bin for your backyard.
Big on Gardening? What You Should Know About GlyphosateIs glyphosate safe for humans? The herbicide has attracted a decent amount of attention in recent years for many possible negative side effects.
Everything You Need to Know About Natural InsecticidesAre natural insecticides safe? Although they're meant to keep away pests, they can still potentially harm gardeners and local residents alike.
Why Your Rubber Plant Is Dropping Leaves, and How to Pick up the Pieces Rubber plants add a unique, decorative element to any room, but what do you do when your verdant focal point starts dropping leaves?
These Banks Ensure Your Money Is Being Invested Sustainably and EthicallyIf you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.
CFCs Have Been Illegal For Years Now — Are Aerosols Still Dangerous?Aerosols are notoriously one of the worst household pollutants, but those that contain CFCs have been mostly banned — are they still dangerous?
Why Your Spider Plant Is Turning Brown, and How to Bring It Back to LifeSpider Plants are hearty and beautiful houseplants, but what do you do when the leaves start turning brown around the edges? We have all the answers.
Why Your Succulent Is Losing Leaves, and How to Bring It Back to LifeSucculents are hailed as one of the hardiest houseplants around, but what happens when your succulent starts shedding leaves?
Why Does Silver Melt Ice? Here's How to Tell If Your Silver Jewelry Is RealIs it true that real silver melts ice? And if so, why does silver melt ice?
Here's How You Should Actually Be Disposing of Those Used CondomsAre condoms compostable? It's been a widely debated topic in the zero-waste community, and with Valentine's Day around the corner, we're investigating.
Here's Why Snow Turns Black if You Burn ItWhy does snow turn black when you burn it? If you hold a lighter underneath a snowball, it will blacken — here's the reason why that happens.
7 Innovative Zero-Waste Toothbrushes That Go Beyond the Bamboo BrushThese innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.
Can I Take Aspirin After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here's What Experts SayCan you take aspirin after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? The second dose can induce side effects such as headaches and body aches.
Pandemic Fatigue: What It Is, Risks, How to Cure It, and MoreWhat is pandemic fatigue? With almost a year of quarantine under our belts, many are experiencing sluggishness, lack of motivation, and more.
How to Recycle Fluorescent Lightbulbs — No, You Can't Just Throw Them AwayDisposing of fluorescent bulbs in a safe, eco-friendly way is easy, as long as you understand your options.
How to Recycle Pill BottlesPill bottles account for an enormous amount of plastic waste, but did you know that you can recycle them instead of throwing them away?