Sustainable Living

When you’re living out of a van, even a well-equipped van, one of the most difficult things to come by is water.

Vanlifers choose to live their lives on the open road, but how do they make money while moving all the time?

These free online yoga channels provide users with countless hours of spiritual and physical wellness.

If you care about supporting ethical beauty companies, you don't have to pay a hefty price, with these cruelty-free drugstore beauty brands.

These cruelty-free pillow choices are made of the most eco-friendly materials around.

How much energy does Dark Mode save? LinkedIn just adopted the notoriously green feature, though many question if it actually makes a difference.

If you're excited about fall foliage, there are so many incredible leaf peeping destinations out there — and many are accessible via Amtrak!

California lawmakers have officially approved legislation that bans PFAS from food packaging statewide, becoming the sixth U.S. state to do so.

Tiny house villages are a great way for like-minded individuals to bond and support one another, but how does one go about locating one?

These dog grooming products are all cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainably packaged.

Hobbit homes are the newest, most whimsical way to be eco-friendly, but are they closer to fantasy or reality?

If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.

Whether you're keeping track of your school work, work projects, or social life, finding yourself a sustainable planner is absolutely imperative.

Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.

Those who shop sustainably often wonder why sustainable products are more expensive, but there are often good reasons for this.

You can learn to print sustainably at home with these handy tips, tricks, and some eco-friendly printing paraphernalia.

Green Circle Salons is a certification program that helps customers find eco-friendly salons.

On behalf of Chevrolet, I stayed in one of the most sustainable hotels across the country, and spoke to the hospitality manager about its practices.

There are plenty of skincare products that are cruelty-free, vegan, sustainably-packaged, and made by companies that share your values.

Plastic toys will keep children happy for hours, but the lingering effects of their production and disposal are seriously harming the environment.

What is the best laundry scent booster? We recommend trying these natural, eco-friendly options.

We recently spoke with the couple who runs the Stooping NYC Instagram page, which helps New Yorkers score free furniture from curbs.

Store-bought toothpaste is expensive and full of needless chemicals, but these DIY recipes will help you make your own toothpaste at home.

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.

If you aren't naturally a water guzzler, there are a few ways you can remember to stay hydrated, whether it be with apps, tracking bottles, or more.

Whether you're sending out invites, thank you cards, or if you're simply looking to stay in touch, make sure to secure eco-friendly stationery.

Later this week, on Friday, July 23, 2021, the Buck moon is going to illuminate the night sky with an eerie red hue — here's how to see it.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris lives in a Volkswagen van in the offseason to keep his lifestyle sustainable.

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.

TikTok is the internet's favorite reference for life hacks, and recently, users have been boiling potatoes in mesh bags. But is this really safe?

Floyd is combatting "fast furniture" with its sustainable, expandable bed frames, couches, shelving systems, and more.

Plastic bottles are a common choice, but there are many more sustainable, zero-waste baby bottles out there.

How do avocados benefit your hair? It turns out the widely beloved green fruit makes your hair healthier in several different ways.

If you're trying to lower your impact in the kitchen, consider stocking up on a few of our favorite compostable, reusable, and zero-waste sponges.

Sutton Foster, legendary Broadway actress and master crafter, recently shared her Green Routine with Green Matters.

Green Matters spoke with professional organizer, author, and TV personality, Marie Kondo, on staying organized sustainably, and about her new line.

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.

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.

Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 2574 into law, which permits funeral homes to compost human bodies via natural organic reduction.

Brightly just published a sustainability ranking of seven of the biggest American stores: including Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods.

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.

Is Starbucks allowing reusable cups? The coffee chain's discount program is finally back, after it was temporarily abolished due to the pandemic.

It's crucial to make sure you aren't over-watering your grass for the sake of your community and the environment — here's how much water it really needs.

'Building Off the Grid' has been around since 2016, and the show is a great vehicle for teaching people how to live a sustainable lifestyle.

Eco-friendly homes are only effective if they possess certain qualities, so what goes into making a house eco-friendly?

Heather Morris of 'Glee' is constantly using her platform to promote sustainable living, so we interviewed her for our Green Routine series.

What is the Recycle Coach App? The app informs consumers of local recycling policies, and we spoke with a rep about the problems with recycling.

You've likely seen products donning environmental certifications, but not all of them are necessarily credible — here's how to tell if you're being greenwashed.

Is all sunscreen vegan? Apparently, some varieties aren't free of animal byproducts, so here's how to make sure yours are entirely plant-based.

Darwin's Arch is a famous landmark in the Galápagos Islands, and unfortunately, the unusual structure has collapsed — here's what we know.