Low-Impact Living

Greta Thunberg just graced the cover of the very first issue of 'Vogue' Scandinavia.

Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but oftentimes they're super wasteful — here's how to ensure yours is eco-friendly.

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.

If you're looking for some cheap and creative date night ideas this summer, we've come up with a few DIY options that won't break the bank.

Zero food waste chef, Ian Thurwachter, gave Green Matters tips on reducing your waste in the kitchen, and told us how his lifestyle impacts his cooking.

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.

What is Fair Wild Week? From June 21 to June 25, we're celebrating the foraged plants we eat daily, promoting conservation and sustainable harvesting.

We spoke to a number of yoga instructors and influencers to discuss their favorite sustainable mats for International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21.

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.

If you're interested in propagating your plants but aren't sure where to start, we've made a beginner's guide to make sure you do it right.

Pride merch is best when bought from a sustainable, LGBTQ+-owned, small business.

The environmental impact of buying a new smartphone, which most people do every two years, is a lot higher than you might think.

What is peat? A recent article from 'The Telegraph' states that keeping houseplants may not be as healthy as we thought, due to the use of peat.

What is the environmental impact of a balloon? As fun as they are, balloons actually have a high environmental impact — but what are the alternatives?

Green Matters spoke with Alexandra Richards on her involvement with Project Zero, motherhood, and how she learned to love nature from her rockstar dad.

Who Gives A Crap cofounder Danny Alexander tells us more about the sustainable toilet paper brand.

Is it possible to find sustainable athletic wear? Fortunately, there are plenty of brands making fairly sustainable and eco-friendly exercise apparel.

What is sustainable farming? Can farming truly be sustainable? Here's what you should know about the industry's efforts to lower its impact.

Sustainable outdoor clothing is made to be tough and reliable, without causing undue damage to the environment through production or due to excess waste.

Here's our beginner’s guide to transitioning to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle.

These certifications will make it easier for you to know whether your clothes are made and distributed in a sustainable fashion.

President Joe Biden and his advisers are preparing to unveil a $3 trillion dollar economic plan in Congress, part of which would fight the climate crisis.

What is the agricultural impact of cannabis? A new study shows that growing and cultivating the beloved plants indoors may increase the impact.

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.

International Women's Day is every March 8 — honor women in the climate movement by picking up one of these books.

We commend these five celebrities for using their platform to shine a light on sustainable fashion with their fashion brands.

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.

Whether you're dating a zero-waste queen or someone who dabbles in eco activism, your partner will love this sustainable Valentine's Day jewelry.

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

If you're looking to redo your home in the most guilt-free way imaginable, take a look at these low-waste decorating tips.

You can make these face masks at home with resources you likely already have in order to keep your impact down.

Rechargeable batteries are one of the best ways to minimize your personal environmental impact, but how do you know which rechargeable batteries are the best?

Living a vegan lifestyle is often seen as stereotypical for many reasons. Among the misconceptions is the idea that vegans have lower testosterone than “real meat eaters,” but is that really true?

What is magnetic induction cooking? If you're looking for a culinary technique that will lower your environmental impact, this should do the trick.

What exactly is the low-impact movement, and how does it compare to the zero-waste lifestyle?

Permaculture gardening is a great way to cultivate and form a close relationship with the natural world. But what does working with the environment actually entail in this new practice?

Gardening can be a great way to relax and commune with the Earth in a very tangible way but did you know that it’s actually important to the environment as well?

There are plenty of ways to shop for electronics sustainably and affordably without compromising quality or ethics.

Are wildlife adoption programs legitimate? To combat climate change it's important to help endangered species, but does adopting do anything?

Even if you aren't feeling particularly festive this holiday season, spread a little eco-friendly joy by hanging these sustainable Christmas lights.

If you're a low or zero-waste fashionista seeking out eco-friendly inspiration, take a look at some of our favorite sustainable fashion influencers.

Whether you seriously love crafting or if you're simply obsessed with DIY projects, take a gander at these zero waste craft closet tips and tricks.

Back pain is a difficult problem that often has very complicated long-term solutions, but are there other ways to cure back pain naturally, at least in the interim?

The toy industry wastes massive amounts of plastic, but these toy companies are taking a stand against the wasteful material and cutting back.

These zero-waste cooking tips will make your kitchen even more sustainable.

Climate justice is a key part of the fight against the climate crisis, and these 10 Instagram accounts are all about intersectional climate activism and education.

Looking for sustainability-focused YouTubers to subscribe to? Look no further!

Find local zero-waste stores in your community!

Concentrated cleaning refills from brands like Blueland, Elcove, and Cleancult are a new wave in the cleaning industry.