As you’ve probably heard, the fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries on the planet. The manufacturing process uses vast quantities of water, which is not sustainable, and the toxic chemicals and dyes used to make clothing can harm fashion industry workers and p...
News & Reviews: Sustainable Living
Explore the Sustainable Living News & Reviews section for articles on holistic health, clean beauty, sustainable fashion, green home & garden, natural pet care and sustainable transportation for a cleaner, greener life!
Modular homes are built almost entirely off-site, in climate-controlled factories. The home is constructed in parts that are known as modules, and when they are finished they are transported to the building site. Each module is put together onsite, and cranes are used to put the home together and at...
Whether you’re in the kitchen for a quick ten-minute meal or preparing for a whole feast, the working area will have to be cleaned afterward. If you are not a fan of chemical cleaning products that could harm your health and the environment, there are eco-friendly solutions that will keep your...
Running a home can be expensive — and bad for the environment. Though it might not seem like leaving a lamp plugged in when it isn’t in use or running a few half-loads of laundry are big energy wasters, these small actions can add up to a larger electricity bill and carbon footprint for your...
As a pet owner, knowing which products are best for your pet can be a challenge. There are countless brands to choose from, and many product manufacturers try to deceive you with misleading labels and confusing ingredient lists. If you are looking for sustainable, environmentally-friendly pet produc...
Plenty of people know that outdoor exercising can be refreshing, but what’s not as widely known are the specific scientific benefits and just how powerful their effects truly are. Whether you’re hiking through the trees or running out on the open trail, that crisp flow of open air isn’t just m...
Will autonomous vehicles (AVs) lead to fewer emissions? The short answer is most likely yes, but how that may come to pass is not so clear cut and involves many fascinating possibilities. There’s one thing I know for certain: When self-driving cars become mainstream, they will revolutionize U....
If you’re looking to get in better shape and adopt a healthier lifestyle, the first place to start is your diet. While many people believe that health issues run in the family, science shows that only 10–20% of the risk is hereditary. The other 80% of the risk lies in what we eat! Good nutrition...
If you’ve ever suffered a foot-related injury, you understand how frustrating they can be. Whether it be acute or chronic, injuries to the feet are often completely debilitating. The causes vary, and obviously there are types of acute injuries that happen by chance and can’t be prevented...
Would you like to go vegan but are too busy to cook, don’t like cooking, or simply have no idea where to begin? No worries! Veganism has become so popular that now there are lots of vegan options at restaurants or vegan options in the prepared and frozen foods sections of grocery stores. So yo...
Latest Green News
Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...