Sustainable Living

Stanley cups have become the latest water bottle trend that has taken over social media. But is the hype really worth it?

To make a chunky knit blanket, all you need is some yarn. No tools are required. Stick around for an easy, step-by-step project guide.

More and more companies become guilty of greenwashing every day, in an effort to convince potential customers that a product is sustainable.

Holistic health coach and yoga instructor Koya Webb got candid with Green Matters about living authentically, plant-based meals, and accepting the negative emotions.

A magic loop, also known as a magic ring or circle, is a crochet technique that is typically used to start a pattern. Read on to learn more.

In an exclusive e-interview with Green Matters, Fyrn co-founder David Charne discussed disrupting the furniture world and making pieces with forever in mind.

A December 2023 video of Target customers racing to snag Valentine's Day-themed Stanley stainless steel cups shows how wild the wasteful craze has gotten.

Share these vegan jokes at your next plant-based dinner party, the office water cooler, or anywhere you’re stuck for something to say.

You can wash a crochet blanket in the washing machine, but you have to be extra careful. Keep reading to learn all the necessary details.

Plants have so many benefits, and it’s even better when you can find one that is easy to take care of, like a string of turtles plant.

Are you tired of the clutter chaos? Use this declutter checklist to bring back the calm. It's got 35 ideas to declutter your home room by room.

New Year's Eve is a generally wasteful holiday — here's how to ensure your celebration is low-impact this year by thrifting your 'fit and more.

Sustainable interior decorating YouTuber MaCenna Lee got candid with Green Matters about making her Auden Lueur candles "part of your life for the long haul."

Dealing with a bed bug issue? Find out how to use glue traps to eliminate these annoying critters and why the EPA recommends killing them.

Everyone wants home décor at affordable prices, but have you ever wondered why Wayfair is so cheap? We pull back the curtain on their business model.

Considering the environmental impact of the floriculture industry, those bridal bouquets smell putrid. From dried to faux flowers, let's talk sustainable alternatives.

Known for its booming oil industry, Tulsa, Okla., offers plenty of eco-friendly things to do. Visitors can embrace cowboy culture and a sustainable lifestyle!

Short on time? You can crochet coasters, bookmarks, hats, and more in less than an hour. Keep reading to learn more about these quick projects.

Many beauty bloggers have had adverse experiences with Mario Badescu, while others swear by the cruelty-free company's skincare products.

As an online factory marketplace, Quince keeps the prices of its "luxury" offerings low, prompting shoppers to wonder if it's legit.

Made from seaweed and other plant-based ingredients, vegan caviar is an excellent, eco-friendly substitute for traditional caviar.

From Chanel N°5 to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille dupes, we've compiled a list of vegan and cruelty-free luxury perfume copycats that don't break the bank.

Your smoky quartz crystal may have been mined unethically, polluting the planet and endangering an underpaid miner. Hunting down ethically sourced crystals is a challenge.

Let's face it, most people aren't looking to thrift every item in their wardrobe. Because of this, lifting up affordable sustainable fashion brands is vital.

Reducing single-use plastics is important, but when you must use Ziploc or other single-use bags, you can wash them to extend their life. Here's how.

Looking to prioritize animal kindness and climate-conscious consumerism this winter? Then ditch the Merino wool and opt for vegan fabrics like hemp, lyocell, and ramie.

Reusable toilet paper or "family cloths" are sustainable TP solutions, but are they hygienic? Here's what you should know.

Don't throw that Amazon bag out just yet! A viral hack on TikTok shows that you can flip Amazon bags inside out and use them for returns.

Although charcoal-based tooth-whitening products have become popular over the years, they may actually be damaging your tooth enamel.

Potentially concerning levels of silver were found in popular brands of period underwear, including Thinx, Marks & Spencer, and Bodyform.

A SCOBY is an acronym for kombucha's most important — and weirdest — ingredient: a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, which looks like a raw chicken breast.

Spider plants aren’t toxic to cats or dogs. However, that doesn’t mean that the plant should become your pet’s favorite snack.

Ever heard of "trapped" or "lost" water? One social media user is encouraging people to release water stuck in plastic bottles.

TEXFAD, a company based in Uganda, is using banana leaves and stems to make sustainable fabric, which can then be used to make various everyday goods.

These DIY snuffle mats for dogs are simple to make and will greatly benefit your pet. You just need a towel or some fabric to start.

A project to build 99 tiny homes in Canada is helping unhoused community members, but some critics say it's unhealthy for the residents to be so cut off from the rest of society.

A leather expert who breaks down luxury leather items on social media says Coachtopia bags aren't as sustainable as they're made out to be.

If you're looking to dress up your dog for Halloween this year, we've compiled a list of easy, cheap, and low-waste costumes your pup won't hate.

We're exploring Goodwill's charitable nature and list of controversies, which allegedly include low wages, executive greed, and discrimination.

Did you know you can buy a banana slicer? That's just one of the many ridiculous products adding to the problem of wasted resources.