Sustainable Living

Planting a vertical vegetable garden is a great way to save space and take your gardening skills to a whole new dimension.

A new initiative called "Lights Out Philly" is protecting migrating birds in Philadelphia by turning off unnecessary lights that could be hazardous.

We don’t often think about the ethical ramifications of feeding our pets, but some dog food brands take their commitment to ethics and sustainability very seriously.

If you're celebrating Easter this year, make sure to keep things sustainable with recyclable and biodegradable baskets, eggs, candy and more.

Some choose to keep farm animals in their backyards as sustainable and self-sufficient backyard gardeners, to fertilize and cut the grass naturally.

Nowadays, 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.

Eco consulting is a fairly new concept in the world of business and it’s helping wayward corporations become more sustainable.

Finding true sustainability is the key to achieving future economic, environmental, and societal success, but how can the six factors of sustainability can help us reach those goals?

The three pillars of sustainability might seem like an abstract concept, but their practical applications are easy for anyone to understand.

Lia, the first biodegradable, flushable, and zero-waste pregnancy test, is finally available.

Chef Max La Manna keeps his kitchen zero-waste and vegan — and he wrote a book called "More Plants Less Waste" to help you do the same.

Zero-waste influencers can sometimes focus too much on perfectionism — but these bloggers are keeping it real by sharing their trash.

Dog food might seem like it’s a one-size-fits-all type of thing, but some brands are far more sustainable than others.

Want 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.

Finding a wall paint that meets your vegan lifestyle might seem difficult, but there are several cruelty-free brands on the market today.

Palm oil is a hot topic in the eco-friendly world, leaving many to wonder whether sustainable palm oil is an actual option. Here’s what we found out.

Looking 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.

Is glyphosate safe for humans? The herbicide has attracted a decent amount of attention in recent years for many possible negative side effects.

Starting a new landscaping project involves planning a large number of details, but it’s easy to accomplish as long as you know where to start.

The battle over whether organic baby food is really necessary continues, so Green Matters spoke with an expert on why buying organic isn't needed.

The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.

If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.

Cucumbers are a nutritious addition to any backyard garden, but what do you do if your formerly verdant cucumber leaves are starting to turn yellow?

Aerosols are notoriously one of the worst household pollutants, but those that contain CFCs have been mostly banned — are they still dangerous?

Rose bushes are beautiful, if not slightly temperamental plants, but transplanting one isn’t as difficult as you might imagine.

Basil is a delicious, herbal addition to many dishes, and it happens to be one of the easiest herbs to grow at home.

Are 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.

Dry hair got you down? Many types of natural hair could use some help with hydration, so keep it moisturized with these 7 natural beauty tricks.

Mica mining often violates child labor laws, but many makeup brands use mica — find out which are mica-free and which ethically source their mica.

These innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.

The dog food industry has more options these days than ever before, but what are the best human-grade brands of dog food?

Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).

The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?

Poinsettia plants make for festive holiday gift, but few know how to properly care for them — here's how to ensure they live past Christmas.

Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with your partner, or if you're hanging with your galentines, these DIY gifts are sweet — and sustainable.

Eva NYC's hair care product range has completely transitioned from plastic to aluminum packaging, and still manages to be an affordable, zero-waste option.

Is tea tree oil sustainable? The natural topical staple cures a variety of skin conditions, but here's how to make sure yours is eco-friendly.

A sustainable cloth face masks can be worn over and over again — here are 10 slow fashion brands making eco-friendly cloth face masks.

Attention, zero-wasters — if you're looking to ensure your grooming habits are eco-friendly, we have a few sustainable nail care tips and tricks.

Store-bought candles are often expensive and not environmentally-friendly, but making your own natural vegan soy candles at home is easy and fun.