Sustainable Living
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
4 Executive Orders Joe Biden Will Sign To Instantly Make the World a Healthier Place
November 09, 2020
4 Executive Orders Joe Biden Will Sign To Instantly Make the World a Healthier Place
Upon his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, President-elect Joe Biden has…
By Kells McPhillips
‘I’m a Biochemist, and Here’s Everything To Know About a COVID Vaccine So Far’
November 09, 2020
‘I’m a Biochemist, and Here’s Everything To Know About a COVID Vaccine So Far’
The world is waiting anxiously for a COVID-19 vaccine, but how do vaccines even work?…
By Erin Bunch
9 Ways To Make Everything You Do in the Bathroom More Eco-Friendly, According to a Sustainability Expert
October 30, 2020
9 Ways To Make Everything You Do in the Bathroom More Eco-Friendly, According to a Sustainability Expert
Your bathroom is due for an eco-friendly makeover. Get this: Humans flush 270,000 trees down…
By Mary Grace Garis
8 Rechargeable Vibrators Under $40 That'll Help You Orgasm Without Hurting the Environment
October 29, 2020
8 Rechargeable Vibrators Under $40 That'll Help You Orgasm Without Hurting the Environment
A big reason your vibrator might not be the most recyclable good in your household…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Does the Science Around COVID-19 Keep Changing?
October 28, 2020
Why Does the Science Around COVID-19 Keep Changing?
One of the most challenging aspects of this extraordinarily challenging year has been trying to…
By Erin Bunch
When Will the Pandemic End? Answers From an Epidemiologist
October 22, 2020
When Will the Pandemic End? Answers From an Epidemiologist
Remember thinking COVID-19 might disrupt our lives for a few weeks? Seems like a distant…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Allbirds Just Launched Its Clothing Line With Fabric Made From Discarded Crab Shells
October 20, 2020
Allbirds Just Launched Its Clothing Line With Fabric Made From Discarded Crab Shells
Anyone who's ever run their fingers across a pair of Allbirds wool sneakers has probably…
By Kells McPhillips
6 Stunningly Timeless Pieces of Eco-Friendly Cashmere Under $200
October 19, 2020
6 Stunningly Timeless Pieces of Eco-Friendly Cashmere Under $200
Not all cashmere is equally luxe—or eco-friendly. But that doesn't mean you'll need to spend…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 Wet Wipe Alternatives That Are So Much Better for Your Butt
October 15, 2020
4 Wet Wipe Alternatives That Are So Much Better for Your Butt
Toilet paper doesn't always feel like enough to get clean after pooping. And while wet…
By Kara Jillian Brown
7 Things to Know About Trump's Perspectives and Policies Regarding Climate Change
October 15, 2020
7 Things to Know About Trump's Perspectives and Policies Regarding Climate Change
The climate emergency is one of the greatest challenges ever posed to humanity—if not the…
By Erin Bunch
Your Guide To Living a 'Normal' (But Safe) Life Right Now, According to a Top ER Doctor
October 14, 2020
Your Guide To Living a 'Normal' (But Safe) Life Right Now, According to a Top ER Doctor
If I could sum up the year 2020 in one phrase, it would be "garbage…
By Jessie Van Amburg
7 Eco-Friendly Sex Tips To Make Your Pleasure More Sustainable
October 07, 2020
7 Eco-Friendly Sex Tips To Make Your Pleasure More Sustainable
Between the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the transportation we use, it's…
By Rae Ritchie
Choosing the Best Olive Oil for Your Health and the Environment
October 04, 2020
Choosing the Best Olive Oil for Your Health and the Environment
Shopping for olive oils can be tricky. With so many different options on store shelves,…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Harvest All Kinds of Seeds In Your Garden
October 02, 2020
How To Harvest All Kinds of Seeds In Your Garden
There's something really magical about growing your own garden. Instead of getting all your produce…
By Tehrene Firman
This Dentist-Approved Refillable Floss Pick Finally Got Me To Floss Regularly—And It's More Sustainable
September 30, 2020
This Dentist-Approved Refillable Floss Pick Finally Got Me To Floss Regularly—And It's More Sustainable
The only time my teeth get a proper floss is at my annual cleanings. Not…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 2020 Election Will Absolutely Affect Your Well-Being: Here's What's At Stake in 4 Key Areas
September 28, 2020
The 2020 Election Will Absolutely Affect Your Well-Being: Here's What's At Stake in 4 Key Areas
A letter from the editor: Most simply, wellness is the active pursuit of good health.…
By Jill Filipovic
California Is Set To Ban New Cars That Run on Gas by 2035
September 24, 2020
California Is Set To Ban New Cars That Run on Gas by 2035
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for California to phase out new…
By Kells McPhillips
The Apocalypse Is Now: We Need Immediate Action Against Climate Change To Survive
September 23, 2020
The Apocalypse Is Now: We Need Immediate Action Against Climate Change To Survive
This unprecedented-in-our-lifetime global state of emergency is not an aberration, and it won’t end as…
By Erin Bunch
5 Climate Change Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now
September 22, 2020
5 Climate Change Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now
Climate change is an increasingly divisive topic due in part to widespread misinformation. All the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 5 Golden Rules of Camping To Protect the Great Outdoors
September 18, 2020
The 5 Golden Rules of Camping To Protect the Great Outdoors
Right now, camping is one of the best possible ways to get out of the…
By Tehrene Firman
Teen Climate Activist Ivy Jaguzny Won't Let 'The West Coast Is Burning' Become the New Normal
September 16, 2020
Teen Climate Activist Ivy Jaguzny Won't Let 'The West Coast Is Burning' Become the New Normal
The fires currently burning across the West Coast are the worst that 18-year-old Ivy Jaguzny…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Vitamix FoodCycler Turns Scraps Into Fertilizer Overnight—And I Love It
September 15, 2020
The Vitamix FoodCycler Turns Scraps Into Fertilizer Overnight—And I Love It
Composting is something I've always wanted to do. But, given that I live in an…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Secondhand Furniture Is Always a Smart Buy—Here's How To Do It Without Regret
September 05, 2020
Secondhand Furniture Is Always a Smart Buy—Here's How To Do It Without Regret
When my roommates and I moved into our apartment last summer, we embarked upon a…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Pandemic Is Finally Turning More People Onto Local, Sustainably-Sourced Meat
August 24, 2020
The Pandemic Is Finally Turning More People Onto Local, Sustainably-Sourced Meat
In the frequent debates around what is the healthiest way to eat, and what’s best…
By Beth Lipton
The One-of-a-Kind Sustainable Sun Hats That Are Made for the Dog Days of Summer
August 21, 2020
The One-of-a-Kind Sustainable Sun Hats That Are Made for the Dog Days of Summer
Designer Sarah Bray tells me that sun hats are as timeless as the summer itself.…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Avoid Greenwashing To Ensure the Food You Buy Is Truly Good for the Environment
August 17, 2020
How To Avoid Greenwashing To Ensure the Food You Buy Is Truly Good for the Environment
As healthy, ethical, and sustainable food shopping has become critically important to consumers, more and…
By Emily Laurence
7 Easy Ways To Not Totally Abandon the Environment Right now, Despite COVID-19 Concerns
August 14, 2020
7 Easy Ways To Not Totally Abandon the Environment Right now, Despite COVID-19 Concerns
Every time you leave your house right now, in the middle of the pandemic, there…
By Erin Bunch
The Budding Field of Climate-Aware Therapy Must Be Decolonized To Serve BIPOC Communities
August 14, 2020
The Budding Field of Climate-Aware Therapy Must Be Decolonized To Serve BIPOC Communities
“I am just so sad. It’s draining, emotionally, to try to speak about my fears…
By Britt Wray, PhD
The Plant-Based Movement Provides One Solution for People's Growing Climate Anxiety
August 06, 2020
The Plant-Based Movement Provides One Solution for People's Growing Climate Anxiety
In late 2019, Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD, founder and executive director of The Climate Mobilization,…
By Kells McPhillips
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What I Want You To Know About Heart Health and Pollution'
July 21, 2020
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What I Want You To Know About Heart Health and Pollution'
When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, you'd be wise to limit red meat,…
By Tehrene Firman
4 Things You Need To Know About Joe Biden's $2 Trillion Climate Plan
July 15, 2020
4 Things You Need To Know About Joe Biden's $2 Trillion Climate Plan
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced a sweeping $2 trillion climate plan on Tuesday.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
15 Easy Product Swaps for a Low-Lift Plastic-Free Life
July 09, 2020
15 Easy Product Swaps for a Low-Lift Plastic-Free Life
It's officially Plastic Free July, an annual initiative aiming to encourage individuals to reduce their…
By Erin Bunch
This New Alt-Meat Brand Is Making Bacon Out of the Same Ingredient That Makes Soy Sauce and Miso So Delicious
July 08, 2020
This New Alt-Meat Brand Is Making Bacon Out of the Same Ingredient That Makes Soy Sauce and Miso So Delicious
The market for lab-grown and plant-based meat products will grow to an estimated $140 billion…
By Kells McPhillips
'Here's What I'm Buying From a Black-Owned Brand All Year Long'
July 07, 2020
'Here's What I'm Buying From a Black-Owned Brand All Year Long'
One of the best ways to support the Black community is with your money. During…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown Is a Huge Win for Native American Tribes and Environmentalists
July 06, 2020
The Dakota Access Pipeline Shutdown Is a Huge Win for Native American Tribes and Environmentalists
The Dakota Access Pipeline must be shut down to allow for an environmental impact study…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Reusable Water Bottles Are an Investment in Your Health *and* the Planet's
July 06, 2020
Why Reusable Water Bottles Are an Investment in Your Health *and* the Planet's
There's no denying it: In the past few years, hydration has snagged the "trendy" reputation…
By Kells McPhillips
How to can food yourself and enjoy homemade jams, pickles, and preserves all year round
June 10, 2020
How to can food yourself and enjoy homemade jams, pickles, and preserves all year round
Pre-pandemic (remember the days?), spontaneous trips to the grocery store were taken for granted. Out…
By Emily Laurence
An estimated 32% of bread gets thrown out—here's how to use stale bread to the very last crumb
April 29, 2020
An estimated 32% of bread gets thrown out—here's how to use stale bread to the very last crumb
We've all been there—you get a hankering for toast, or a sandwich, and head to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Your power ranking of the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly alt-meat sources
April 22, 2020
Your power ranking of the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly alt-meat sources
By now you’ve definitely heard of (and probably tried) Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods burgers.…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
I challenged myself to quit shopping for an entire year to benefit the environment—here's what happened
April 21, 2020
I challenged myself to quit shopping for an entire year to benefit the environment—here's what happened
Could you go without new clothes for a year? That was a question I was…
By Annie Tomlin
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
April 20, 2020
You can help save the world's coral reefs by playing this game on your phone
Sometimes you just need something to do that's a bit mindless. A task that's fun,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Burned down all of your candles already? Use this kit to make a new one
April 16, 2020
Burned down all of your candles already? Use this kit to make a new one
If you've already burnt through your scented candles right now, it makes sense. These little…
By Mary Grace Garis
Sneaker shopping can be more sustainable—but we've got a long way to go
April 16, 2020
Sneaker shopping can be more sustainable—but we've got a long way to go
Sneakers have become style currency. As wellness has weaved its way into our wardrobes, the…
By Erin Bunch
Here’s what you can learn from the healthiest dogs on Instagram
April 15, 2020
Here’s what you can learn from the healthiest dogs on Instagram
There’s no doubt that Instagram dogs are the connoisseurs of cuteness. But while you’re double-tapping…
By Well+Good Editors
What will it take to mobilize us to care about climate change the way we do about the coronavirus?
April 13, 2020
What will it take to mobilize us to care about climate change the way we do about the coronavirus?
Nearly a month after President Trump declared a national state of emergency because of the…
By Erin Bunch
This $10 sustainable Italian wine is the MVP of Earth month
April 08, 2020
This $10 sustainable Italian wine is the MVP of Earth month
When you think about celebrating Earth Month, what comes to mind? A) Cooking up a…
By Kendall Wenaas
The biggest source of waste isn’t what you think—and you're creating a pound of it every single day
April 03, 2020
The biggest source of waste isn’t what you think—and you're creating a pound of it every single day
"Reduce, reuse, recycle" is the single lesson I remember from my environmental science classes in…
By Kells McPhillips
This April is Earth Month at Well+Good
April 02, 2020
This April is Earth Month at Well+Good
April 22 will mark 50 years since American individuals, organizations, and politicians on both sides…
By Abbey Stone
The 7 best bidets to make toilet paper a thing of the past
March 26, 2020
The 7 best bidets to make toilet paper a thing of the past
A friend tells me that in certain cultural pockets of the world, a lot of…
By Erin Bunch
3 reasons to care about sustainable fashion, plus one brand that gets a gold star
March 23, 2020
3 reasons to care about sustainable fashion, plus one brand that gets a gold star
Your dressing-room thoughts when trying on athleisure: Wow these pants are soft...my brunch uniform is…
By Well+Good Editors
5 easy fixes to make old clothes feel new again, no sewing machine required
March 22, 2020
5 easy fixes to make old clothes feel new again, no sewing machine required
As we move further from fast fashion, it's becoming more popular to buy eco-conscious or…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Your guide to buying and drinking truly sustainable wine
March 05, 2020
Your guide to buying and drinking truly sustainable wine
Thanks to climate change, people are more willing than ever to go "green" with their…
By Tiffany Ayuda
Why the 'last mile' has the biggest environmental impact when you shop online
February 27, 2020
Why the 'last mile' has the biggest environmental impact when you shop online
The last thing I ordered from Amazon was a big jug of Drano. Could I…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why some experts think lab-grown, 'cultured' meat is the sustainable future of protein
February 24, 2020
Why some experts think lab-grown, 'cultured' meat is the sustainable future of protein
Even though vegan meat tastes more like "the real thing" than ever before, there's still…
By Emily Laurence
$10 billion for climate change is a start, but here's why I expect more from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
February 18, 2020
$10 billion for climate change is a start, but here's why I expect more from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
On Monday, Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, announced he's committing $10 billion…
By Erin Bunch
Chickpea pasta at a restaurant near you? Banza CEO Brian Rudolph wants to make it happen
February 17, 2020
Chickpea pasta at a restaurant near you? Banza CEO Brian Rudolph wants to make it happen
In the almost six years since Brian Rudolph co-founded chickpea pasta line Banza in 2014…
By Emily Laurence
5 easy ways couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings
February 13, 2020
5 easy ways couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings
Weddings are all about love—the love between you and your partner, and the love of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
250 million roses are sold every Valentine's Day—here's how to make sure you're buying ethically-sourced blooms
February 10, 2020
250 million roses are sold every Valentine's Day—here's how to make sure you're buying ethically-sourced blooms
As someone with at least a casual interest in wellness, there are likely a few…
By Emily Laurence
Our food system is making us and the planet sicker. Here's what we can all do to fix it
February 10, 2020
Our food system is making us and the planet sicker. Here's what we can all do to fix it
I don’t think it’s any secret that our current food system is, well, broken. It’s…
By Mark Hyman, MD
We asked experts to help us rank the 5 most popular alt-milks for sustainability
February 07, 2020
We asked experts to help us rank the 5 most popular alt-milks for sustainability
If you’ve ditched dairy for sustainability reasons, you probably assume that alt-milks like oat, soy,…
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Only 2 beauty companies made the A-List of a major sustainability report
February 06, 2020
Only 2 beauty companies made the A-List of a major sustainability report
As we evolve into more conscientious consumers, more and more brands are formulating products with…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Berkeley's carbon footprint calculator shows *exactly* how your lifestyle affects the environment—and how to change it
February 05, 2020
Berkeley's carbon footprint calculator shows *exactly* how your lifestyle affects the environment—and how to change it
Carbon dioxide levels are higher today than they've been at any point in the last…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 ways to level-up your sustainable grocery shopping skills beyond using a reusable tote bag
January 30, 2020
6 ways to level-up your sustainable grocery shopping skills beyond using a reusable tote bag
With everyone finally waking up to the realities of the climate crisis, it's safe to…
By Emily Laurence
These graphics show how simple—and delicious—cooking with veggie scraps can be
January 27, 2020
These graphics show how simple—and delicious—cooking with veggie scraps can be
Even if sustainability is your jam—your crisper is full of "ugly" produce and you use…
By Emily Laurence
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
January 22, 2020
This plant-based food pyramid will help you build the ultimate healthy, sustainable diet
It's a beautiful fact that when you eat a primarily plant-based diet, you're benefiting both…
By Emily Laurence
Wonder What To Do With Old T-Shirts? Here Are 15 Things Beyond Turning Them Into Rags
January 20, 2020
Wonder What To Do With Old T-Shirts? Here Are 15 Things Beyond Turning Them Into Rags
Every T-shirt has a lifecycle. There's that first fresh-off-the-rack wear, when it feels brand new,…
By Zoe Weiner
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
January 16, 2020
Zero-waste activist Lauren Singer defines wellness as living in alignment with your values
Lauren Singer, a zero-waste influencer who founded Package Free Shop and blogs under the cheeky…
By Erin Bunch
The best sustainable hotels to book for every single kind of trip
January 09, 2020
The best sustainable hotels to book for every single kind of trip
Eco-minded travelers are experiencing some major cognitive dissonance at the moment. It seems each day…
By Bonnie Culbertson
The Australian bushfires are still raging—here's how you can help
January 06, 2020
The Australian bushfires are still raging—here's how you can help
Bushfires of historic proportions have burned nearly 15 million acres throughout Australia. The ongoing environmental…
By Kells McPhillips
What being a sustainable traveler looks like in 2020
January 03, 2020
What being a sustainable traveler looks like in 2020
People are traveling more than ever before, and they're also more mindful than ever of…
By Kristin Wong
This is exactly how much plastic you eat each week—and how to avoid it
December 27, 2019
This is exactly how much plastic you eat each week—and how to avoid it
A recent study commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund found that humans consume about a…
By Marissa Miller
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