Sustainable Living

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.

Lake Tahoe, Calif., is one of the U.S.'s most gorgeous natural areas, but the NoCal destination is littered with trash. Here's how to help.

There are so many affordable bidet attachments out there that you can easily install on your toilet by yourself — or even take with you on the go.

Artist Maya Lin has planted dead trees throughout New York City's Madison Square Park to convey a haunting message on the effects of climate change.

As travel is becoming increasingly safer, you may be planning some trips — here are eco-friendly Airbnbs to stay at amid your travels.

Facebook’s Head of Multicultural Communications, Sonia Sroka, gave Green Matters exclusive tips for shopping secondhand furniture on Marketplace.

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?

Forust that is 3D printing wood by upcycling sawdust and other byproducts from the wood industry that would otherwise be considered waste.

IKEA’s furniture buyback program just expanded to the U.K., with a goal of reducing IKEA’s environmental impact and waste output.

Food waste-saving app, Too Good To Go, is expanding beyond New York to other cities nationwide, with plans to debut in more by the end of 2021.

Many restaurants produce quite a bit of waste between packaging and utensils, but we spoke with the creator of an app that rates restaurants on sustainability practices.

Most refrigerators run on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) which notoriously have a high environmental impact. That said, Biden proposed we phase them out.

Jarr, a Vancouver-based business, is a package-free grocery delivery service, and Green Matters was able to catch up with the founder, Emily Sproule.

Finding a good gift for a vegan friend or relative isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of fun options out there if you know where to look.

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

The NRDC released its annual Issue with Tissue 2.0 report, ranking toilet paper brands based on sustainability.

Shipping container company SG Blocks recently launched SG Home, a line of sustainable houses and tiny houses made from shipping containers.

Finding a sustainable pillow can help you get restful sleep while keeping your conscience relatively clear.

If you're looking to lower your environmental impact in all aspects of your life, our clean skincare guide for Earth Day will help clean up your routine.

Influencers in the sustainability, low-impact, and eco-friendly space give Earth Day resolutions, to help inspire you to make some this year, too.

Whether you have old bike tires that are worse for wear, or if you simply popped yours on a recent ride, here's how to properly recycle bike tires.

Those who partake in Pokémon Go can participate in sustainability week activities, and receive rewards for recording and submitting their good deeds.

Whether you're organizing a community cleanup for Earth Day, or if you're hoping to do so in the future, here's what you need to know beforehand.

If one of your Earth Day goals is to keep your home clean with clean products, we've compiled a complete guide to sustainable products for your home.

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

Zero waste’s increasing popularity has given rise to many businesses dedicated to the purpose of sustainability, but how do they work?

Matchbox cars are getting a green makeover in honor of Earth Day.

Crafting with resin is becoming more and more popular as people pick up the DIY hobby, but is it environmentally-friendly? Everything you need to know about DIY-ing with resin.

If you're interested in living sustainably on a houseboat, here's everything you need to know about how eco-friendly the lifestyle actually is.

Jane Fonda opened up to Elle about Fire Drill Fridays, civil disobedience, and more.

Some businesses are dedicated to the highest standards of social and environmental viability, but what makes one a certified B Corp?

These eco-friendly dog beds will help keep your dog’s nap time as planet-friendly as possible.

Weighted blankets help ease anxiety and relieve tension, but finding the right sustainable version isn’t always easy.

Sustainability is often touted as a moral imperative in terms of consumerism, but is it really an ethical issue?

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.

Although the holiday season can be notoriously wasteful, we exclusively spoke with World Centric's Lauren Olson for sustainable holiday tips.

Earthships are said to be the new face of sustainable living, but what exactly are they?

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.

It's completely natural to suffer from a dry scalp during the cold winter and spring months, but these natural remedies will banish those itchy flakes.

Refrigerating many types of skin care products might seem like almost elementary, but is this extra step strictly necessary, or even a good idea?