Sustainable Living
The More Oysters You Eat, the Better the Oceans Get—Here's How To Shuck, Shop For, and Eat This Iron-Rich Sustainable Seafood
July 14, 2021
The More Oysters You Eat, the Better the Oceans Get—Here's How To Shuck, Shop For, and Eat This Iron-Rich Sustainable Seafood
When it comes to sustainable seafood, oysters are among the best options you can choose.…
By Allie Flinn
6 Commonly-Believed Myths About Eating for the Environment—and What To Focus On Instead
July 12, 2021
6 Commonly-Believed Myths About Eating for the Environment—and What To Focus On Instead
It’s no secret that our planet is undergoing a climate change crisis. And if you’re…
By Laura Fisher
8 Brands With Lifetime Warranties Worth the Investment
July 03, 2021
8 Brands With Lifetime Warranties Worth the Investment
Anyone who has ever tried to shove the strap of a broken flip flop band…
By Allie Flinn
4 Most Efficient, Money-Saving Air Conditioners To Keep You Cool and Collected
July 02, 2021
4 Most Efficient, Money-Saving Air Conditioners To Keep You Cool and Collected
If you have an older air conditioner, you're more likely to end up with an…
By Francesca Krempa
12 Picnic Essentials for a Picture-Perfect Afternoon in the Park
June 28, 2021
12 Picnic Essentials for a Picture-Perfect Afternoon in the Park
The enjoyment of a picnic fades quickly if you're not prepared with the essentials. The…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 9 Best Foods and Other Fodder for Composting (and What To Avoid Composting at All Costs)
June 21, 2021
The 9 Best Foods and Other Fodder for Composting (and What To Avoid Composting at All Costs)
Look, it happens. You're cleaning out the fridge, and you encounter a bag of mushy…
By Maki Yazawa
Mulching Your Garden Saves Water and Prevents Weeds—Here's How To Do It Correctly
June 17, 2021
Mulching Your Garden Saves Water and Prevents Weeds—Here's How To Do It Correctly
If you're attempting to grow an epic garden this summer, you might want to get…
By Francesca Krempa
12 Products That Actually Work To Clean Your Stubborn Pots and Pans, According to a Professional Chef
June 16, 2021
12 Products That Actually Work To Clean Your Stubborn Pots and Pans, According to a Professional Chef
Using the same product to clean all your pots and pans isn't a great idea.…
By Francesca Krempa
Thinx Just Revamped and Extended Its Size Offerings To Ensure a Better, More Absorbent Fit for All
June 15, 2021
Thinx Just Revamped and Extended Its Size Offerings To Ensure a Better, More Absorbent Fit for All
When wearing period-absorbent underwear, you'd like to assume that a proper fit is guaranteed. Otherwise,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Energy Efficient Ways To Stay Cool At Home, No Matter How Hot It Is Outside
June 15, 2021
7 Energy Efficient Ways To Stay Cool At Home, No Matter How Hot It Is Outside
As temperatures creep up, it's tempting to want to crank up your air to full…
By Morgan Mandriota
How To Practice Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Home Garden
June 14, 2021
How To Practice Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Home Garden
Traditional modern agriculture is not healthy for the planet, which is why more and more…
By Erin Bunch
13 Refreshing Candles With the Airy Scents of Summer
June 11, 2021
13 Refreshing Candles With the Airy Scents of Summer
"A great summer scent is one that can transport you to all your favorite warm-weather…
By Saanya Ali
How To Repot a Plant in 4 Easy Steps Without Killing It
June 08, 2021
How To Repot a Plant in 4 Easy Steps Without Killing It
The idea of repotting your favorite plants might make you anxious. While you know your…
By Tehrene Firman
Try These Reusable $18 Under-Eye Patches for Dewier Skin Without the Waste
June 02, 2021
Try These Reusable $18 Under-Eye Patches for Dewier Skin Without the Waste
I have a love-hate relationship with under-eye patches. As someone with super dry skin, I…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Meet Chanté Davis, the Black Youth Activist Forging the Way for More Inclusive Climate Activism
May 29, 2021
Meet Chanté Davis, the Black Youth Activist Forging the Way for More Inclusive Climate Activism
Chanté Davis has been a climate activist most of her life. Just 17 years old,…
By Lola Méndez
The 6 Best No-Fuss Compost Bins for Beginners and Experts Alike
May 21, 2021
The 6 Best No-Fuss Compost Bins for Beginners and Experts Alike
After switching to reusable grocery totes, eco-conscious activewear, and environmentally-friendly cleaning products, the next step…
By Saanya Ali
Clothes Made of Recycled Water Bottles Are Everywhere—But Are They Sustainable?
May 12, 2021
Clothes Made of Recycled Water Bottles Are Everywhere—But Are They Sustainable?
It’s now as easy to wear a plastic water bottle as to drink out of…
By Whitney Bauck
There's Way More to Cacao Than Chocolate: These Brands Use the *Whole* Fruit in Delicious Ways
May 07, 2021
There's Way More to Cacao Than Chocolate: These Brands Use the *Whole* Fruit in Delicious Ways
Chocolate is one of the world's most beloved foods, especially here in the U.S. where…
By Emily Laurence
I'm a Sustainability Expert, and This Is the Best Eco-Friendly Investment I've Made in My Home
May 06, 2021
I'm a Sustainability Expert, and This Is the Best Eco-Friendly Investment I've Made in My Home
Sustainable switches for the home may well be kind to the Earth, but they're often…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Sustainability Expert, And Here's How to Actually Reduce Your Waste At Home
May 05, 2021
I'm a Sustainability Expert, And Here's How to Actually Reduce Your Waste At Home
Over the last few years, we've watched sustainability experts and influencers shift toward the low-…
By Well+Good Editors
7 Most Common Composting Mistakes, According to Sustainability Experts
April 29, 2021
7 Most Common Composting Mistakes, According to Sustainability Experts
Here's a sobering fact: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a single American produces…
By Emily Laurence
Make Your Online Shopping Choices More Sustainable With This 5-Second Self-Check Exercise
April 29, 2021
Make Your Online Shopping Choices More Sustainable With This 5-Second Self-Check Exercise
When fashion is a passion point in your own personal world, the impact on the…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Pandemic Has Illuminated That We Can Change—And for the Sake of the Planet, We Must
April 28, 2021
The Pandemic Has Illuminated That We Can Change—And for the Sake of the Planet, We Must
Behavior changes that would benefit the environment have long been framed in the negative and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Problem With Ordering Multiple Sizes, and Other Tangible Steps to Know About Shopping Sustainably
April 28, 2021
The Problem With Ordering Multiple Sizes, and Other Tangible Steps to Know About Shopping Sustainably
It's not new news that choosing sustainable fashion over fast fashion is a smart choice…
By Well+Good Editors
Easy, Creative Ways To Reduce Waste Production and Find a New, Non-Landfill Home for Your Items
April 26, 2021
Easy, Creative Ways To Reduce Waste Production and Find a New, Non-Landfill Home for Your Items
The pandemic year had led me to realize I can probably part ways with a…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Maya Penn Started Her First Eco-Friendly Business at 8 Years Old—Here's What Keeps Her Hopeful About Sustainability 14 Years Later
April 22, 2021
Maya Penn Started Her First Eco-Friendly Business at 8 Years Old—Here's What Keeps Her Hopeful About Sustainability 14 Years Later
Twenty-one-year-old climate activist Maya Penn is one of those people whose impressive résumé may make…
By Erin Bunch
How Every Person Can Practice Food Sustainability in Everyday Life, According to an Activist
April 22, 2021
How Every Person Can Practice Food Sustainability in Everyday Life, According to an Activist
In the past several years, more folks have not only begun devoting more thought to…
By Emily Laurence
What You Need To Know About Ocean-Bound Plastic, and the Eco-Friendly Brand on a Mission to Make Good Use of It
April 22, 2021
What You Need To Know About Ocean-Bound Plastic, and the Eco-Friendly Brand on a Mission to Make Good Use of It
Overhauling how you live your life in honor of Mother Earth is an amazing goal.…
By Well+Good Editors
Everything You Need To Know About What a 'Regenerative Meat' Label Means on Your Food
April 21, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About What a 'Regenerative Meat' Label Means on Your Food
If you're a meat eater who cares where your food is coming from, there's a…
By Emily Laurence
Your Favorite Minimalist Brand Is Officially Launching Eco-Friendly Swimwear and We Couldn't Be More Excited
April 21, 2021
Your Favorite Minimalist Brand Is Officially Launching Eco-Friendly Swimwear and We Couldn't Be More Excited
With summer's glow on the horizon (with the fingers-crossed possibility that we might get to…
By Mary Grace Garis
Is Going Plant-Based the Only Way to Eat More Sustainably? An Expert Weighs In
April 21, 2021
Is Going Plant-Based the Only Way to Eat More Sustainably? An Expert Weighs In
If eating sustainably conjures up images of plant-based food in your mind, that checks out.…
By Well+Good Editors
Miranda Kerr Was Ahead of the Game on Clean Beauty—Here's What She's Focusing on Next
April 19, 2021
Miranda Kerr Was Ahead of the Game on Clean Beauty—Here's What She's Focusing on Next
When Miranda Kerr launched Kora Organics in 2009, the model-turned entrepreneur was talking about clean…
By Annie Tomlin
Many Corporations Are Announcing Sustainability Initiatives—But How Can We Hold Them Accountable?
April 19, 2021
Many Corporations Are Announcing Sustainability Initiatives—But How Can We Hold Them Accountable?
The growing awareness of the imminent threat of the climate emergency (in conjunction with the…
By Erin Bunch
Toothpaste Tablets Are the Low-Waste Travel-Friendly Alternatives to Tubes
April 15, 2021
Toothpaste Tablets Are the Low-Waste Travel-Friendly Alternatives to Tubes
There's a lot of room for improvement when to comes to toothpaste packaging. Squeezing tubes…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Climate Policy Activist, and Here's the First Step Every Person Should Make To Become More Eco-Conscious'
April 15, 2021
'I'm a Climate Policy Activist, and Here's the First Step Every Person Should Make To Become More Eco-Conscious'
While many of us try to do our part to live life more sustainably, is…
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Marine Biologist and Environmental Activist, and Here's How You Can Help Fight Climate Change At Home
April 15, 2021
I'm a Marine Biologist and Environmental Activist, and Here's How You Can Help Fight Climate Change At Home
If every climate-change-related headline, well-designed social graphic, or documentary has left you shouting "What can…
By Well+Good Editors
6 of the Latest Sustainable Sneaker Launches—To Keep the Planet Happy and Your Feet Fresh
April 15, 2021
6 of the Latest Sustainable Sneaker Launches—To Keep the Planet Happy and Your Feet Fresh
Accessories can transform any look, and in our opinion, one of the best accessories is…
By Tamara Pridgett
The Easiest Way To Figure Out Where To Start When Going Plastic-Free Costs $0
April 13, 2021
The Easiest Way To Figure Out Where To Start When Going Plastic-Free Costs $0
I want to do my part to save the environment, but I often feel overwhelmed…
By Mary Grace Garis
2 Experts on the Sustainability Tips That You Haven't Already Heard Before
April 12, 2021
2 Experts on the Sustainability Tips That You Haven't Already Heard Before
Sustainability is one of those things that feels somehow both extremely simple and extremely complicated…
By Well+Good Editors
A Breakdown of Sustainability-Oriented Buzzwords, To Help You Understand What You're Actually Buying and Supporting
April 12, 2021
A Breakdown of Sustainability-Oriented Buzzwords, To Help You Understand What You're Actually Buying and Supporting
Along with feminism, Black Lives Matter, and just about any and every other politicized social…
By Erin Bunch
3 Realities of Practicing Food Sustainability That Go Beyond Farmers' Markets and Canvas Totes
April 08, 2021
3 Realities of Practicing Food Sustainability That Go Beyond Farmers' Markets and Canvas Totes
Every Saturday morning, I wake up early—even before my dog—filled with a sense of excitement…
By Alicia Kennedy
Why Everyday Sustainability Activism Starts With You, the Individual
April 07, 2021
Why Everyday Sustainability Activism Starts With You, the Individual
From a young age, kids are typically primed to care about the Earth (think: recycling…
By Diandra Marizet
Remove the Earth Day T-Shirt From Your Digital Cart: Here's What's Required of Effective Sustainable Fashion
April 06, 2021
Remove the Earth Day T-Shirt From Your Digital Cart: Here's What's Required of Effective Sustainable Fashion
Writing about sustainability in the fashion industry is my passion and focus 365 days a…
By Alden Wicker
Now's the Time To Make Room in Your Home for Sustainable Habits—Here's How
April 05, 2021
Now's the Time To Make Room in Your Home for Sustainable Habits—Here's How
The home is a critical space for being able to recharge and relax, and that's…
By Jhánneu
9 Bamboo Cooling Sheet Sets That Make You Never Want to Leave Bed
March 25, 2021
9 Bamboo Cooling Sheet Sets That Make You Never Want to Leave Bed
You never quite appreciate good bed sheets until you've experience what a difference they can…
By Mary Grace Garis
Never Buy Cotton Balls Again and Use These Reusable Makeup Remover Cloths Instead
March 21, 2021
Never Buy Cotton Balls Again and Use These Reusable Makeup Remover Cloths Instead
At the top of the list of products I never remember to buy sits cotton…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Can't Keep a Plant Alive? This 'Self-Watering Garden' Will Do All the Work for You
March 20, 2021
Can't Keep a Plant Alive? This 'Self-Watering Garden' Will Do All the Work for You
Many of us can attest to the fact that there are few things so heartbreaking…
By Saanya Ali
Deb Haaland Promises Environmental Justice as Secretary of the Interior
March 18, 2021
Deb Haaland Promises Environmental Justice as Secretary of the Interior
Today is a historic day for environmental justice. Deb Haaland, a member of New Mexico's…
By Kayla Hui
This Black-Owned Natural Deodorant Brand Is the First To Use Only Ocean Waste Plastic In Its Product Packaging
March 07, 2021
This Black-Owned Natural Deodorant Brand Is the First To Use Only Ocean Waste Plastic In Its Product Packaging
Each year, between eight and 10 million tons of plastic gets dumped into the oceans.…
By Zoe Weiner
4 Sustainable Tencel Sheet Sets So Soft You'll Forget All About Cotton
March 01, 2021
4 Sustainable Tencel Sheet Sets So Soft You'll Forget All About Cotton
When you sink into soft, luxurious bedding, it's like your body breathes a sigh of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Hundreds of People Share This One Refrigerator, Thanks to Two Women Who Keep It Stocked
February 25, 2021
Hundreds of People Share This One Refrigerator, Thanks to Two Women Who Keep It Stocked
You know those oranges rolling around in the bottom of the produce drawer in your…
By Well+Good Editors
The Legal Cannabis Industry Owes Reparations—And 'Green Girl' Leah Thomas Is Leading the Way
February 24, 2021
The Legal Cannabis Industry Owes Reparations—And 'Green Girl' Leah Thomas Is Leading the Way
Leah Thomas—one of our 2021 Changemakers—was 23 when she started recreationally using cannabis. She was…
By Kara Jillian Brown
It Takes 37 Gallons of Water to Make Just One Roll of Toilet Paper: These Are the 5 Best Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper Brands to Swap In
February 20, 2021
It Takes 37 Gallons of Water to Make Just One Roll of Toilet Paper: These Are the 5 Best Eco-Friendly Toilet Paper Brands to Swap In
You've found the perfect reusable straw, cutlery set, tote bag, and water bottle, and started…
By Saanya Ali
8 Oversize Tote Bags To Make Shopping Chicer, Easier, and Greener
February 15, 2021
8 Oversize Tote Bags To Make Shopping Chicer, Easier, and Greener
I love carrying an oversize tote bag. But for the most part it's empty. All…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Sponge Cloths Are the Swedish Dish-Towel-Sponge Hybrids You Didn't Realize You Needed
February 12, 2021
Sponge Cloths Are the Swedish Dish-Towel-Sponge Hybrids You Didn't Realize You Needed
The first time I saw a sponge cloth I was incredibly confused. The material was…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Take This Quiz To Find Your Signature (Non-Toxic) Bathroom Scent, and Kick Off 2021 With a Spritz
February 08, 2021
Take This Quiz To Find Your Signature (Non-Toxic) Bathroom Scent, and Kick Off 2021 With a Spritz
A bathroom scent that reminds you of the cool-vibe restaurant restrooms where you used to…
By Well+Good Editors
What Being a 16-Year-Old Climate Activist Has Taught Me About Being a Successful Entrepreneur
January 26, 2021
What Being a 16-Year-Old Climate Activist Has Taught Me About Being a Successful Entrepreneur
When I began my journey as a climate activist while in the sixth grade, I…
By Sarah Goody
The 14 Best Reusable Water Bottles That Will Keep You Keep You Sipping All Day Long
January 22, 2021
The 14 Best Reusable Water Bottles That Will Keep You Keep You Sipping All Day Long
I'm a bit of a Goldilocks when it comes to the perfect reusable water bottle.…
By Saanya Ali
How To Turn Your Old Candle Into a New Planter
January 20, 2021
How To Turn Your Old Candle Into a New Planter
If you toss your candles into the recycling bin once you hit the bottom, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
This UK-Beloved Beauty Brand is Carbon Neutral, and Now Available at Target
January 17, 2021
This UK-Beloved Beauty Brand is Carbon Neutral, and Now Available at Target
A quick glance around your bathroom at the products littering every surface can make you…
By Erin Bunch
7 Food Waste Apps for Saving Money *and* the Planet
January 09, 2021
7 Food Waste Apps for Saving Money *and* the Planet
Food waste is a serious problem. It's estimated at being between 30 to 40 percent…
By Tehrene Firman
The New Food Waste App 'Too Good To Go' Is Saving 130,000 Meals Per Day
January 08, 2021
The New Food Waste App 'Too Good To Go' Is Saving 130,000 Meals Per Day
Food waste is one of the most often overlooked contributors to climate change; it's believed…
By Erin Bunch
How To Turn Any Single-Use Plastic Container Into a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Planter
December 25, 2020
How To Turn Any Single-Use Plastic Container Into a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Planter
Anyone whose home is filled with plants knows buying a pot for every single one…
By Tehrene Firman
Why a 'Freezer Trash Bag' Is an Upcycler's Best Friend for Combatting Food Waste
December 14, 2020
Why a 'Freezer Trash Bag' Is an Upcycler's Best Friend for Combatting Food Waste
Food waste is a tricky topic, because, at least IMO, it makes just about everyone…
By Erin Bunch
Plastic-Free Beauty Is About To Do a Solid for the Environment
December 08, 2020
Plastic-Free Beauty Is About To Do a Solid for the Environment
“Plastic is a serious issue in the beauty and personal-care industry,” says Luana Bumachar, vice president…
By Zoe Weiner
Upcycled Products Are Coming To Shrink Your Food Waste
December 08, 2020
Upcycled Products Are Coming To Shrink Your Food Waste
The pandemic taught Americans to get scrappy in the kitchen. Looking to save money (and…
By Emily Laurence
6 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products With Reusable Glass Bottles
December 06, 2020
6 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products With Reusable Glass Bottles
As someone who cleans to relieve stress, I find so much pleasure in using pretty…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Keep Your Tabletop Christmas Tree Looking Truly Evergreen All Year Round
December 01, 2020
How To Keep Your Tabletop Christmas Tree Looking Truly Evergreen All Year Round
My affection for tiny Christmas trees means I keep them lit well beyond December. (I…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To 'Flash' Your Leftovers for Restaurant-Quality Meals
November 27, 2020
How To 'Flash' Your Leftovers for Restaurant-Quality Meals
Sometimes it's really easy to get excited about leftovers (pizza! greasy noodles!) and other times,…
By Erin Bunch
If You Care About the Climate Crisis, You Must Care About Environmental Justice—Here's Why
November 19, 2020
If You Care About the Climate Crisis, You Must Care About Environmental Justice—Here's Why
The climate crisis may have only recently found its way onto the radar of many,…
By Erin Bunch
3 Ways To Evaluate the *Real* Sustainability of Your Favorite Beauty Brands
November 12, 2020
3 Ways To Evaluate the *Real* Sustainability of Your Favorite Beauty Brands
From formulation to packaging, beauty products go through more processes than I can count before…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Eco-Conscious Carbon Footprint Scores Are Coming to a Fast-Casual Menu Near You
November 09, 2020
Eco-Conscious Carbon Footprint Scores Are Coming to a Fast-Casual Menu Near You
There was a time—not terribly long ago—where calorie counts on menus were a novelty, not…
By Emily Laurence
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