Ethical Beauty Doesn’t Have to Be Pricey — Shop These Cruelty-Free Drugstore Brands
If you care about supporting ethical beauty companies, you don't have to pay a hefty price, with these cruelty-free drugstore beauty brands.
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Discover eco-conscious style and fashion choices. Embrace sustainable and ethical brands for a greener wardrobe.
Cozy Up in Some of Our Favorite Ethical, Vegan, and Sustainable Fall Sweaters
If you're already preparing your fall looks, here are a few eco-friendly sweaters that will keep you cozy and looking chic — sustainably.
Sustainability at NYFW: Not Enough Eco-Conscious Fashion on Runways This Year
Is NYFW sustainable? Some designers used eco-friendly techniques for NYFW, but overall, sustainability was not a main character at this year's event.
How Lorde Made Her ‘Solar Power’ Merch as Eco-Conscious as Possible (Exclusive)
Lorde’s sustainable “Solar Power” merch was made by LA-based fashion company Everybody.World.
Why Vegans Don't Wear Real Pearls — Here's How They're Made
Do vegans wear pearls? The pearl industry presents a host of ethical and environmental issues.
6 Vegan Subscription Boxes Worth Trying — Snacks, Beauty, and More
These vegan subscription boxes are a great way to try out new brands of vegan cosmetics and snack foods.
TikTok's Earth Stewardess, an Original Member of "EcoTok," Shares Her "Green Routine" (Exclusive)
TikTok's "Earth Stewardess," one of the original members of the EcoTok collective, took the time to share her Green Routine with us via email.
Sustainable Plus-Sized Clothing Brands That Keep Low-Impact Shopping Cute
Finding inclusive sizes while thrifting may be tricky, so if you're looking to keep your shopping low-impact, try these sustainable plus-sized brands.
Thrift Flipping Denim: Cropping, Distressing, Painting, and More
Thrift flipping denim is easier than you think! From cropping the bottoms, to distressing, to painting, there are so many ways to change them up.
I Tried Brooks' New "Eco-Friendly" Running Shoe — Here's What You Need to Know
Brooks Running recreated its best-selling sneaker, the Ghost 14, to be carbon neutral, and made with recycled materials — here's what they're like.
Wallis Day Shares Her "Green Routine" After Finishing 'Batwoman' (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with 'Batwoman' actress Wallis Day, who shared her "Green Routine," sustainable fashion secrets, and her skincare routine.
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.
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.
Celeb Tattoo Artist, Bang Bang, on How Tattoos Can Be More Eco-Friendly (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with one of New York's most legendary celebrity tattoo artists, Bang Bang, to hear his "Green Routine" and collab with Lightlife.
These Musicians Are Providing Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Unsustainable Band Tees
If you're looking to support your favorite artists in a sustainable manner, a number of climate-conscious bands have released sustainable band merch.
“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.
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.
Bamboo: Is It As Eco-Friendly As Everyone Seems to Think?
Bamboo has been steadily gaining popularity as a sustainable textile and building material, but is bamboo actually eco-friendly, or is it greenwashing?
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.
Vegan Grape Leather Bag Raises $200K on Kickstarter
Vegan grape leather, made with the byproducts of the winemaking process that often go to waste, is the newest sustainable fabric.
Witch Hazel: 9 Uncommon Uses for This Amazing Astringent
Witch hazel can be found in the first-aid aisle of every drugstore, but what are some uncommon uses for this amazing astringent?
Nikki Reed Shares Her “Green Routine” in Honor of New Vegan Shoe Line (Exclusive)
Nikki Reed recently launched line of sustainable vegan sneakers, and she shared her Green Routine with us in honor of the release.
Designers of Sustainable Wedding Dresses From Sophie et Voilà on Design Process (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke with the creators behind Sophie et Voilà, two wedding dress makers that design their clothes from exclusively recycled materials.
Pandora Is Replacing All Mined Diamonds With Lab-Grown Ones
Pandora will no longer source mined diamonds, instead only using lab-grown diamonds in its collections.
One-Stop Shops for Sustainably Shopping Online That Are Better Than Amazon
Sustainable one-stop-shops can help make online shopping a little more eco-friendly. Check out this list of our favorite sustainable online marketplaces.
Nicky Hilton Shares Her “Green Routine” to Celebrate Her Sustainable Shoe Line (Exclusive)
Nicky Hilton just released her first sustainable fashion line of sustainably-made vegan shoes, in collaboration with French Sole.
Sustainable Athletic Wear Brands for Eco-Friendly Workouts
Is it possible to find sustainable athletic wear? Fortunately, there are plenty of brands making fairly sustainable and eco-friendly exercise apparel.
7 Natural Shampoos That Will Help Thicken Even the Finest Hair
Finding a natural shampoo to fit your specific type of hair wasn’t always simple, but these seven brands are making much easier.
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.
Designers Are Embracing Vegan Cactus Leather to Create Unique and Sustainable Fashion
Popular fashion designers are finally recognizing the amazing potential that sustainable materials like cactus leather can have on the textile industry.
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Clothing Brands to Help You Summit Sustainably
Sustainable outdoor clothing is made to be tough and reliable, without causing undue damage to the environment through production or due to excess waste.
Nicole McLaughlin On Upcycled Collab With Foot Locker, O-1, and Russell Athletic (Exclusive)
Designer Nicole McLaughlin collaborated with O-1 and Russell Athletic to launch a sustainable clothing line through Foot Locker's Greenhouse app.
How to Recycle Shoes: Sneakers, Slippers, Boots, and More
There are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.
April Showers Bring May Flowers — Shop Our Favorite Sustainable Rain Boots
If you're looking to stay dry during the impending spring showers these next few months, peruse some of our favorite eco-friendly rain boots.
Kenneth Cole, Ellen Tracy, and More Than a Dozen Other Brands Ban Fur
Global Brands Group just announced that it will no longer be selling fur via any of its brands.
Jane Fonda on How Civil Disobedience Can "Align Your Body With Your Deepest Values"
Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.
12 Luxury Fashion Brands That Have Gone Fur-Free
These luxury fashion designers have gone fur-free over the past few years.
What Certifications to Look for When Clothes Shopping Sustainably
These certifications will make it easier for you to know whether your clothes are made and distributed in a sustainable fashion.
Shop These Sustainable Asian American-Owned Businesses
To support Asian American communities across the country, shop from these sustainable Asian American-owned businesses.
Vegan Fungi "Leather" Is Expected to Hit Adidas' and Stella McCartney's Shelves by 2021
Adidas and other brands will be offering vegan "leather" products made of fungi, making them more sustainable than most manmade vegan leathers.
Eco-Friendly and Vegan Sandals to Kick Off the Warm Weather
If you're gearing up for summer weather, these eco-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free sandals will ensure your footwear impact is low as can be.
Are There Benefits to Refrigerating Skincare Products? Here's What You Should Know
Refrigerating many types of skin care products might seem like almost elementary, but is this extra step strictly necessary, or even a good idea?
H&M Is Using Cactus Leather in New “Science Story” Collection
H&M is using eco-friendly vegan cactus leather in its new Science Story collection.
What Are the Best Cruelty-Free Drugstore Shampoos?
Shampoo is a part of many people’s daily routine, but are there any brands that don’t rely on cruel practices in testing?
Celebrities Who Started Sustainable Slow Fashion Brands
We commend these five celebrities for using their platform to shine a light on sustainable fashion with their fashion brands.
Customers Boycotted These "Sustainable" Fashion Brands After BLM Scandals — How Have The Companies Followed Up?
Everlane, Reformation, and other "sustainable" brands were under fire in the summer of 2020 for racism — but how have things changed, seven months later?
5 of Our Favorite Sustainable Beauty Innovations From 2021
Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).
