Sustainable Bike Companies Make Your Favorite Pastime Better for the Planet
Sustainable bike companies are making it easier than ever for cyclists to enjoy hitting the trails without harming the environment.
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living refers to the lifestyle changes anyone can make to live a "greener" life.
This Biodegradable Coffin Helps, Instead of Harms, the Environment (Exclusive)
Netherlands company Loop Biotech Created a biodegradable coffin made completely of natural materials.
Stopping Fast Fashion: How Consumers Can Break the Addiction to Cheap Clothes
Fast fashion brands are difficult to avoid, but are detrimental to the environment. This article explores ways to stop fast fashion.
How Sweet It Is: The Most Eco-Friendly Sweet Teas
For many, a refreshing glass of iced tea is a guilty pleasure, but there may be hidden dangers too. Let's explore environmentally-friendly sweet teas.
These Are the Best Thrift Stores in Sacramento
Shopping in Sacramento, Calif. doesn't have to break the bank.
How to Tell If Something Is Actually Sustainably Sourced — or If It’s Just Greenwashing
What does sustainably sourced mean? These days it can be challenging to determine if a product is actually eco-friendly or if greenwashing is at play.
Coach's Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia, Is the Future of Luxury Gen-Z Fashion (Exclusive)
With the rise of circularity and radical sub-brands like Coachtopia in the luxury fashion realm, the concept of "luxury" has no choice but to pivot.
These Sustainable AAPI-Owned Beauty and Skincare Brands are Here to Break the Mold (Exclusive)
Looking to revamp your vanity? These sustainable AAPI-owned beauty and skincare brands offer groundbreaking, low-impact products fit for your green routine.
This Is How We Could Stop Plastic Pollution — It Takes More Than Recycling
Scientists expect the amount of plastic entering the ocean to triple by 2040, meaning the time to fix plastic pollution is now.
Charcoal Menstrual Pads Can Neutralize Odor — Without Synthetic Fragrance
Charcoal pads could be a better period option than your go-to pad.
Williams-Sonoma's Sustainable Furniture Brand, GreenRow, Introduces Timeless Future Heirlooms
Featuring sustainably sourced and designed-to-last pieces, Williams-Sonoma's furniture brand GreenRow is a colorful addition to the sustainability scene.
Green and Serene: The Many Benefits of a Vibrant Clover Lawn
After learning about these five clover lawn benefits, you’ll never look at traditional lawns the same.
Don't Toss Those Fireplace Ashes — They Have Endless Uses Around the House
If you're unsure of what to do with ashes after grilling or using a fireplace, check out these eco-friendly recycling and disposal tips.
How to Keep Your Solar Panels Clean to Improve Their Performance
Learning how to clean solar your solar panels can be a money-saver. Here are some tips for cleaning solar panels safely and effectively.
Want Smoother Skin? These Sustainable Dermaplaning Tools Can Help
If you're interested in sustainable dermaplaning, there are some tools out there with less or no waste to help you get better skin.
These Drought-Tolerant Grasses Can Help You Have a More Sustainable Lawn
These grass types make it easy to maintain a green lawn, even during a drought.
Best Places to Find Used Maternity Clothes, So You can Save Money and the Planet
Where can you find used maternity clothes? Plenty of websites offer gently used maternity clothing for lower prices than retail.
These Sustainable Luxury Fashion Brands Are Making Green Look Glamorous
These sustainable luxury fashion brands are proving that ethical, innovative, and eco-conscious practices are the future of the garment industry.
These Natural Outdoor Privacy Wall Ideas Will Help You Completely Transform Your Yard
If you’re thinking of making a few changes to your yard, consider these natural outdoor privacy wall ideas.
The Landrace Gardening Method Will Show You Which Seeds Are the Strongest
Want to find the most efficient seeds to grow in your garden? Try landrace gardening.
A Pickleball Aficionado Weighs in on the Best Paddles, for All Levels (Exclusive)
Green Matters caught up with pickleball expert, Katy Luxem, to learn about the best paddles for all levels, tips to improve your game, and more.
Everything You Need to Know About the Back to Eden Gardening Method
The Back to Eden gardening method requires less work and results in more benefits.
Zero Waste Daniel Is "Squarely Where" He Belongs in Sustainable Drag Fashion Design (Exclusive)
Eco-friendly fashion designer Zero Waste Daniel spoke exclusively with Green Matters about how he brings sustainability to the extravagant world of drag.
Here Are the Best Places to Find Morel Mushrooms This Spring
It’s spring, which means it’s mushroom hunting season. Check out this list for the best places to find morel mushrooms.
Our Favorite Compost Machines for Home Composting (Exclusive)
Entrepreneurs have been working to make composting at home easier with home composting machines.
Make the Most Out of Your Space With the Best Potted Plants for a Shaded Porch
Don’t let a little bit of shade stop you from making your gardening aspirations come to life. Take a look at some of the best potted plants for a shaded porch.
Make Your Garden Peat-Free With Coconut Coir Gardening
Coconut coir gives a boost to your soil quality, and is becoming a popular sustainable alternative to peat.
Check Out 5 of the Latest Gardening Trends of 2023
Are you up to date with the latest gardening trends of 2023? Keep reading to find out.
These Fun Crafts Are a Great Way to Upcycle Your Old Wine Corks
Looking for some creative activities for a girls' night in? Try these fun wine cork crafts.
The Best Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly Eye Creams, According to 3 Experts (Exclusive)
To learn about the best cruelty-free eye creams on the market, we spoke with two dermatologists and an esthetician.
Microplastics Have Become Omnipresent in Our Blood and Bodies
Microplastics are in not only in human blood, but they've also been detected in our lungs, placentas, and more.
What to Do With Old Jewelry: How to Sell, Donate, or Recycle Jewelry
Wondering what to do with old jewelry? Here's how to sell, donate, or recycle costume, estate, and fine jewelry.
Jonathan Van Ness on Why Sustainability "Is at the Center" of JVN Hair (Exclusive)
'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness spoke with Green Matters about how fans can be more sustainable in their everyday lives, JVN Hair, and more.
Nalgene’s Rich History Spans Across Several Earth Days (Exclusive)
For Earth Week, we spoke with Eric Hansen, the Marketing Director of Nalgene Outdoor, on the historic origins of the company.
What Is the Hugelkultur Gardening Method – and Is It Worth It?
The hugelkulture gardening method prevents unnecessary landfill waste by naturally recycling organic matter and yard clippings.
Trying to Be More Sustainable This Spring? Check Out These Milk Jug Gardening Ideas
Sustainability can take many different forms, and milk jug gardening is just one of them. Why not put that plastic to good use?
These Are the Most Eco-Forward Cities in the U.S., According to New Research
What are the most sustainable cities in the U.S.? A new report has named these 15 cities as the most "eco-forward."
How to Find Secondhand Craft Supplies — and Stores — Near You
Keep reading to learn how to find secondhand craft supplies and stores near you.
Test Out Your Creativity With These 6 Sustainable Springtime Crafts
Looking for a fun activity? Try out these sustainable springtime crafts with friends and family.
Environmentalists Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Begley Take Public Transit to Oscars
Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter, Hayden Begley, have turned Los Angeles' infamous, inconvenient public transit system into a sweet Oscars tradition.
Sustainable Sheet Masks: Try These Compostable and Reusable Options
Sheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.
Why Cats Seem to Like Cardboard Boxes More Than Their Actual Toys
Why do cats like cardboard? It seems like every cat needs one in their arsenal of toys. And luckily for all cat parents, they're pretty cheap.
What Is the Most Eco-Friendly Burial Method? Here Are a Few Options
Even the most eco-friendly people are going to shuffle off this mortal coil one day, but how do you ensure that your burial has as much positive environmental impactful as your choices in life?
Mushroom Foraging 101: How to Unlock the Mysteries of Your Local Forest, for Free
Mushroom foraging is the perfect activity for people who enjoy nature (and mushrooms). Keep reading to learn how to begin foraging.
Avoiding Microplastics Is Tricky — Here Are 5 Ways You Can Reduce Your Exposure
Figuring out how to avoid microplastics can be tricky, but we aren’t completely out of luck. There are a few actions we can take to reduce our exposure.
Make Some Extra Money With These 5 Eco-Friendly Side Hustles
These side hustles make saving money and the environment almost easy.
5 Things to Give Up for Lent That Will Also Benefit You and the Planet
Wondering what to give up for Lent 2023? Each of these ideas just might enrich your life, help you feel healthier, and reduce your environmental impact.
PFAS-Free Period Underwear Options, to Ensure Your Time of the Month Is Safe and Healthy
After Thinx was sued for containing PFAS in its period underwear, we've compiled a list of PFAs-free options to healthily manage your time of the month.
Vegan Cashmere Exists, but What Is It Made Of?
Although cashmere is soft and high-end, it isn't animal-free. A vegan version exists, but what is it made of?
Here’s How to Start Container Gardening
Have you been wanting to try growing your own food, but just don't have the space? Try container gardening.
