<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Green Matters > Zero-Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover strategies to minimize waste and adopt a zero-waste lifestyle. Make a positive impact on the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste</link><image><url>https://www.greenmatters.com/logo.png</url><title>Green Matters &gt; Zero-Waste</title><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:27:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[Plastic Free July Activities and Ideas Beyond Reducing Single-Use Plastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plastic Free July first started in 2011. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july-ideas</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:26:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/s8_IZf0f1/0x0/plastic-free-july-1751401744751.jpeg"/><media:credit>Unsplash+</media:credit><media:description>Plastic Free July Activities and Ideas Beyond Reducing Single-Use Plastic</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Instagram Captions to Show Off Your Vegan or Zero-Waste Turkey Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/thanksgiving-instagram-captions-vegan-zero-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/thanksgiving-instagram-captions-vegan-zero-waste</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:25:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6uXOEDXer/0x0/thanksgiving-instagram-captions-vegan-zero-waste-1605909964390.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Thanksgiving Instagram Captions to Show Off Your Vegan or Zero-Waste Turkey Day</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spread the Word: These Are the 6 Best Organic, Natural Peanut Butter Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[These salted and unsalted natural peanut butters are big on flavor without unhealthy ingredients. Most are USDA-certified organic and plastic-free, too.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/best-natural-peanut-butter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/best-natural-peanut-butter</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:16:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/FwhBniTjk/0x0/best-natural-peanut-butter-1727478577867.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock Photo</media:credit><media:description>Spread the Word: These Are the 6 Best Organic, Natural Peanut Butters</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Disposable Silverware Sets That Are Fully Biodegradable and Plastic-Free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reusable utensils are best, but sometimes disposable silverware is a necessary evil. These eco-friendly options have minimal environmental impact.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/disposable-eco-friendly-silverware</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/disposable-eco-friendly-silverware</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:48:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/VhR6fnJiI/0x0/disposable-eco-friendly-silverware-1726342876570.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock Photo</media:credit><media:description>5 Disposable Silverware Sets That Are Fully Biodegradable and Plastic-Free</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Waste Daniel Brings Eco-Couture and Cabaret to NYFW: "We're All Sharing One Mission" (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA["I want the stories and the art of these performers to tell me what to make out of this material that I've collected."]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/style/zero-waste-daniel-clothing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/style/zero-waste-daniel-clothing</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:05:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/RerQrlZ-L/0x0/zero-waste-daniel-clothing-1726072068421.jpg"/><media:credit>Bobby Pache, Luis Suarez</media:credit><media:description>Zero Waste Daniel Brings Eco-Couture and Cabaret to NYFW: &quot;We&apos;re All Sharing One Mission&quot; (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly Hair Ties and Scrunchies to Get You Through Bad Hair Days, Sustainably]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only are these eco-friendly, but I also find some of these more comfortable than regular hair ties!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-hair-ties-scrunchies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-hair-ties-scrunchies</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:56:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6UNQJcA8i/0x0/eco-friendly-hair-ties-scrunchies-1-1718739932875.jpg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Kooshoo</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly Hair Ties and Scrunchies to Get You Through Bad Hair Days, Sustainably</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Trendy Thrift Flip Upcycling Tutorials — No Sewing Required]]></title><description><![CDATA[These thrift flipping ideas are easy, stylish, and require no sewing!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/thrift-flip-tutorials-no-sew</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/thrift-flip-tutorials-no-sew</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:43:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/BBasR9Mor/0x0/thrift-flip-ideas-1605212888598.jpg"/><media:credit>rachspeed/YouTube</media:credit><media:description>4 Trendy Thrift Flip Upcycling Tutorials — No Sewing Required</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Turn Avocado Pits Into Adorable, All-Natural Buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's actually really easy."]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/avocado-pit-buttons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/avocado-pit-buttons</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:03:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/t1bzt44hm/0x0/avocado-pit-buttons-0-1714494220587.jpg"/><media:credit>knotworks_crochet/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>How to Turn Avocado Pits Into Adorable, All-Natural Buttons</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does an Incinerator Toilet Work? Replace Flushing With Burning Your Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that there is a type of toilet that will burn your waste after you flush? An incinerator toilet could be a sustainable solution. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/incinerator-toilet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/incinerator-toilet</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:57:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/CrytJ6l-9/0x0/incinerator-toilet-1-1714053994275.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>How Does an Incinerator Toilet Work? Replace Flushing With Burning Your Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Detergent Options That Do Squeaky Clean the Safe Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some traditional dishwasher detergents contain toxic chemicals that get onto the plates you eat from — but these powerful eco-friendly dishwasher detergents don't.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/home/eco-friendly-dishwasher-detergent</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/home/eco-friendly-dishwasher-detergent</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:34:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/JUxIoF5wM/0x0/eco-friendly-dishwasher-detergent-1713450591698.jpeg"/><media:credit>Blueland</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Detergent Options That Do Squeaky Clean the Safe Way</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Easily Recycle Batteries of All Kinds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batteries can easily be recycled at numerous drop-off points around the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-recycle-batteries</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-recycle-batteries</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 20:19:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rfRUwEaID/0x0/battery-recycling-1588363313251.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>How to Easily Recycle Batteries of All Kinds</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions of Plastic Hangers Are Produced Each Year. Are They Recyclable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what to do with those pesky hangers.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/are-plastic-hangers-recyclable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/are-plastic-hangers-recyclable</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Nolan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:36:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/0J10-9yWQ/0x0/are-plastic-hangers-recylable-005-1708665733822.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Billions of Plastic Hangers Are Produced Each Year. Are They Recyclable?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Mardi Gras! How to Celebrate the Holiday Sustainably]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know they make biodegradable Mardi Gras throws?!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-mardi-gras</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-mardi-gras</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:48:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/FKG1P7AJd/0x0/sustainable-mardi-gras-1613079809249.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>It&apos;s Mardi Gras! How to Celebrate the Holiday Sustainably</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Eco-Friendly Refillable Candles That Will Light Up Any Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with candles but feeling the waste guilt? These refillable candles will help you make use of your dusty candle jar collection and achieve a low-waste lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/home/refillable-candles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/home/refillable-candles</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:51:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/B6Pa8rm96/0x0/refillable-candles-1706123385520.jpg"/><media:credit>tryeverly/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>7 Eco-Friendly Refillable Candles That Will Light Up Any Room</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Latina Sisters Are Reclaiming Zero-Waste With Their Sustainable Online Shop (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[VOLVERde's co-founders Mónica and Aidee SanMiguel discuss "making space for a demographic that has always cared" about sustainability. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/business/volverde-monica-aidee-sanmiguel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/business/volverde-monica-aidee-sanmiguel</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:27:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/PfFTusx_3/0x0/volverde-monica-aidee-sanmiguel-3-1705604227894.jpg"/><media:credit>Karina Mora-Metts</media:credit><media:description>These Latina Sisters Are Reclaiming Zero-Waste With Their Sustainable Online Shop (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Hack for Reusing Holiday Cards Will Save You Money Next Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you have a bunch of Christmas cards laying around after the holiday? Before you toss them or put them in the recycle bin, check out this hack to upcycle holiday cards.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/upcycle-holiday-cards-into-gift-tags</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/upcycle-holiday-cards-into-gift-tags</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:15:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/w6yD9O-mW/0x0/upcycle-holiday-cards-into-gift-tags-1704222763853.jpg"/><media:credit>THE REUSABLE LIFE/TIKTOK</media:credit><media:description>This Hack for Reusing Holiday Cards Will Save You Money Next Christmas</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Buy Nothing" Member Transforms Free Plastic Dollhouse Into Amazing Christmas Decoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Facebook "Buy Nothing" group, one woman shares the before and after of a free dollhouse she transformed into Christmas décor.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/free-plastic-dollhouse-decorated-for-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/free-plastic-dollhouse-decorated-for-christmas</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:53:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/b0YlVqVaj/0x0/free-plastic-dollhouse-decorated-for-christmas-1702313448207.jpg"/><media:credit>Weird Secondhand Finds/Facebook</media:credit><media:description>&quot;Buy Nothing&quot; Member Transforms Free Plastic Dollhouse Into Amazing Christmas Decoration</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Project Runway' Contestant Is Recycling Thread Clippings Into Stunning Handbags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instead of throwing away threads from past sewing projects, designer Kelly Dempsey recycles them into gorgeous handbags. Here's how she does it.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/small-changes/recycle-thread-clippings-into-fabric</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/small-changes/recycle-thread-clippings-into-fabric</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:46:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/mL9PH5mPw/0x0/recycled-thread-clippings-into-fabric-3-1701186666255.jpg"/><media:credit>Kelly Dempsey/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>&apos;Project Runway&apos; Contestant Is Recycling Thread Clippings Into Stunning Handbags</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistakes Aren't a Waste! Pacifica Is Selling Holiday Products with Typos For an Eco-Friendly Cause (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clean beauty brand Pacifica's charitable "One Typo = One Tree" campaign will feature holiday products with packaging typos. Little mistakes shouldn't create waste!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/big-impact/pacifica-selling-holiday-products-with-typos</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/big-impact/pacifica-selling-holiday-products-with-typos</guid><category><![CDATA[Big Impact]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/5foFBqI8j/0x0/pacifica-selling-holiday-products-with-typos-1-1700674076642.jpg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Pacifica</media:credit><media:description>Mistakes Aren&apos;t a Waste! Pacifica Is Selling Holiday Products with Typos For an Eco-Friendly Cause (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target Shopper Shares "Trashy" Hack to Stop Impulse Shopping on Your Target Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Putting items in the trash can aisle before buying on a whim could help you avoid buyer's regret at Target. Here's how the shopping hack can help. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/home/hack-stop-impulse-shopping-at-target</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/home/hack-stop-impulse-shopping-at-target</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:15:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/lKkSwbUVY/0x0/hack-stop-impulse-shopping-at-target-1699457515532.jpg"/><media:credit>Olivebranchcottage/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>Target Shopper Shares &quot;Trashy&quot; Hack to Stop Impulse Shopping on Your Target Run</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Artists Are Making Clothing With Dog Hair, but Not Everyone Is a Fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[From history to ethics, there's a lot to discuss when it comes to the lost art of chiengora — aka spinning dog hair into yarn and creating textiles.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/pets/can-you-make-yarn-from-dog-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/pets/can-you-make-yarn-from-dog-hair</guid><category><![CDATA[Pets]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/VcNCszfii/0x0/can-you-make-yarn-from-dog-hair-1699389459866.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>These Artists Are Making Clothing With Dog Hair, but Not Everyone Is a Fan</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do Retailers Use so Many Plastic Bags?! One User Points Out Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on social media are complaining about stores using one plastic bag per item, which creates unnecessary waste.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/stores-use-one-bag-per-item</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/stores-use-one-bag-per-item</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:31:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/nEe-yRWjG/0x0/stores-use-one-bag-per-item-1698160720005.jpg"/><media:credit>r/Anticonsumption/Reddit</media:credit><media:description>Why Do Retailers Use so Many Plastic Bags?! One User Points Out Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling Your Socks: Getting Rid of Old Pairs, Sustainably]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking to dispose of old pairs of socks that are ridden with holes, there are many sock recycling programs out there.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/recycling-socks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/recycling-socks</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:25:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gjp4p5aZx/0x0/recycle-socks-1618407531846.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Recycling Your Socks: Getting Rid of Old Pairs, Sustainably</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Quick Guide to Recycling Aluminum Foil Properly (and Why It's Important)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Items like soda cans are known to be highly recyclable, but how does one recycle aluminum foil properly?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-recycle-aluminum-foil-properly</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-recycle-aluminum-foil-properly</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:44:38 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/QfeL5yhNq/0x0/how-recycle-aluminum-foil-properly3-1623268671683.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Our Quick Guide to Recycling Aluminum Foil Properly (and Why It&apos;s Important)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-Toxic Fabric Spray: DIY Recipes & Eco-Friendly Sprays You Can Buy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've rounded up recipes for making your own DIY fabric spray, and gathered some of the best non-toxic fabric sprays on the market.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-fabric-refresher</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-fabric-refresher</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:55:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/0Y9JWuXC7/0x0/diy-fabric-refresher-1694019881402.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Non-Toxic Fabric Spray: DIY Recipes &amp; Eco-Friendly Sprays You Can Buy</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potato Chip Company Is Using Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging Instead of Plastic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potato chip manufacturer in the U.K. is using eucalyptus cellulose film packaging for its snacks that is compostable. Here's how it works.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/eucalyptus-cellulose-film-packaging</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/eucalyptus-cellulose-film-packaging</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:24:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vgI9FyV6u/0x0/eucalyptus-cellulose-film-packaging-1693946361187.jpg"/><media:credit>Two Farmers/Facebook</media:credit><media:description>Potato Chip Company Is Using Eucalyptus Cellulose Film Packaging Instead of Plastic</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Good To Go App Gives Customer a Smashed Cake: "We Still Ate It."]]></title><description><![CDATA[One customer experienced a Too Good To Go fail when her "Surprise Bag" contained a smashed cake. Her and her friends still ate it happily, though.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/too-good-to-go-fail</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/too-good-to-go-fail</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:15:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/dXIhgyKMt/0x0/too-good-to-go-fail-1691077854252.jpg"/><media:credit>allyy.kattt/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>Too Good To Go App Gives Customer a Smashed Cake: &quot;We Still Ate It.&quot;</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Dumpster Diving Pros Share Their Best Advice: "Expect Trash, Not Gems"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumpster divers and influencers The Trash Walker and Dumpster Dive King share their best tips for how and where to dumpster dive.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/community/best-places-to-dumpster-dive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/community/best-places-to-dumpster-dive</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:34:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SzCgp699-/0x0/best-places-to-dumpster-dive-1690914810274.jpg"/><media:credit>Dumpster Dive King/Facebook, dumpsterdiveking/TikTok, Patricia Lopez Ramos</media:credit><media:description>Two Dumpster Diving Pros Share Their Best Advice: &quot;Expect Trash, Not Gems&quot;</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After NYC Dumpster Diver Exposes Shuttered Starbucks Trash, Starbucks Responds (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke with a Starbucks spokesperson and dumpster diver Anna Sacks, after she discovered endless waste outside a shuttered Starbucks store.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/business/starbucks-trash-dumpster-diver</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/business/starbucks-trash-dumpster-diver</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:28:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/JWg0_vu8N/0x0/starbucks-trash-dumpster-dives-1690230140001.jpg"/><media:credit>The Trashwalker/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>After NYC Dumpster Diver Exposes Shuttered Starbucks Trash, Starbucks Responds (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Shopping Ideas: 9 Unique and Useful Eco-Friendly Gifts for Men ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding unique eco-friendly gifts for men can be challenging, but we've rounded up nine sustainable gifts for the home, outdoors, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/eco-friendly-gifts-for-men</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/eco-friendly-gifts-for-men</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amber Nolan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:41:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/mugNtzoTR/0x0/ecogifts-for-men-hero-1689820641530.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Shopping Ideas: 9 Unique and Useful Eco-Friendly Gifts for Men </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumpster Diver "Heartbroken" After Dick's Sporting Goods Destroyed Golf Clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Reddit user was disgusted to find destroyed golf clubs when they were dumpster diving at Dick's Sporting Goods. Unfortunately, destroying merchandise is not uncommon in the retail world. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/dumpster-diving-dicks-sporting-goods-golf-clubs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/dumpster-diving-dicks-sporting-goods-golf-clubs</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:10:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Gnwqxm4Kp/0x0/dumpster-diving-dicks-sporting-goods-golf-clubs-1689793731474.jpg"/><media:credit>Grouchy_Swordfish_73/Reddit, Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Dumpster Diver &quot;Heartbroken&quot; After Dick&apos;s Sporting Goods Destroyed Golf Clubs</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your actions can make a difference.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/L0DGe2Fk5/0x0/plastic-free-july-1561564710656.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Reducing Disposables for the Summer Challenge</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — How to Keep Gnats Away, Naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repel gnats without harsh chemicals.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-gnat-repellant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-gnat-repellant</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:01:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cWWduv2bW/0x0/diy-gnat-repellant-1571171729719.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — How to Keep Gnats Away, Naturally</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retold Recycling Is Making Fabric Recycling Convenient — and Spreading the Word on 'Shark Tank' (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retold Recycling appeared on 'Shark Tank' to seek an investment in the convenient textile recycling company.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/business/retold-recycling-shark-tank</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/business/retold-recycling-shark-tank</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/yX3wpzslp/0x0/retold-recycling-shark-tank-1676666757920.jpg"/><media:credit>ABC</media:credit><media:description>Retold Recycling Is Making Fabric Recycling Convenient — and Spreading the Word on &apos;Shark Tank&apos; (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero-Waste Instagram Accounts to Follow This Plastic Free July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plastic Free July is a great time to reduce your waste for the planet — here are seven accounts we recommend following for inspiration.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july-follow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/plastic-free-july-follow</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:46:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/VpBZiwFA8/0x0/plastic-free-july-1624897803650.jpg"/><media:credit>Laura Mitulla/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Zero-Waste Instagram Accounts to Follow This Plastic Free July</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks Barista Shows Shocking Amount of Food Wasted After Each Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much waste does Starbucks produce? Baristas are taking to social media to show the embarrassing amount of food thrown away.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/business/how-much-waste-does-starbucks-produce</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/business/how-much-waste-does-starbucks-produce</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:54:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/eVdl2lsHe/0x0/how-much-waste-does-starbucks-produce-1686750507101.jpeg"/><media:credit>aidanstockin/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>Starbucks Barista Shows Shocking Amount of Food Wasted After Each Shift</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned Guinea Pigs Featured on Stooping NYC Instagram Have Been Rescued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abandoned guinea pigs on Stooping NYC, an Instagram page, found a new home thanks to the New York City "stooping" community. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/abandoned-guinea-pigs-on-stooping-nyc</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/abandoned-guinea-pigs-on-stooping-nyc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:05:09 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cD-gui1Df/0x0/abandoned-guinea-pigs-on-stooping-nyc-1686590777776.jpg"/><media:credit>Green Matters Composite: Stooping NYC/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>Abandoned Guinea Pigs Featured on Stooping NYC Instagram Have Been Rescued</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Years of Collecting Beach Trash, This Artist Turned It Into an Incredible Mirror]]></title><description><![CDATA[A TikToker shared her hack for turning beach trash and litter into an art piece for her home instead of buying something new.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/small-changes/woman-turns-trash-into-art-mirror</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/small-changes/woman-turns-trash-into-art-mirror</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:43:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/syMZUX0YT/0x0/woman-turns-trash-litter-into-art-1686321029929.jpg"/><media:credit>Hannah Tizedes/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>After Years of Collecting Beach Trash, This Artist Turned It Into an Incredible Mirror</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Tampa, Florida Thrifting Hot Spots to Visit ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thrift stores in Tampa offer a great way to find new-to-you fashion, so try these top Tampa thrift stores when you're in town.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/style/thrift-stores-tampa</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/style/thrift-stores-tampa</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 14:19:32 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/lsbo9BwEb/0x0/thrift-stores-tampa-6-1685315197263.jpg"/><media:credit>Markus Winkler/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Best Tampa, Florida Thrifting Hot Spots to Visit </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach's Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia, Is the Future of Luxury Gen-Z Fashion (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the rise of circularity and radical sub-brands like Coachtopia in the luxury fashion realm, the concept of "luxury" has no choice but to pivot.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/fashion-circularity-coachtopia</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/fashion-circularity-coachtopia</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 13:33:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/q0mll-m5Z/0x0/coachtopia-1683740232754.jpg"/><media:credit>Coachtopia/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>Coach&apos;s Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia, Is the Future of Luxury Gen-Z Fashion (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Dryer Sheets Contain Toxic Chemicals — How to Make Your Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dryer sheets are meant to be a quick and easy way to make our laundry that much better but how much harm do they cause the environment?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/are-dryer-sheets-bad-for-the-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/are-dryer-sheets-bad-for-the-environment</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 00:08:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/xD_zpW8p0/0x0/woman-using-a-dryer-1684734381424.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How to Make Your Own Dryer Sheets and Balls: Eco-Friendly, Vegan, and Reusable</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want Smoother Skin? These Sustainable Dermaplaning Tools Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're interested in sustainable dermaplaning, there are some tools out there with less or no waste to help you get better skin. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/sustainable-dermaplaning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/sustainable-dermaplaning</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 20:40:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Cods6fTEj/0x0/woman-getting-dermaplaning-1684333084705.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Want Smoother Skin? These Sustainable Dermaplaning Tools Can Help</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Waste Daniel Is "Squarely Where" He Belongs in Sustainable Drag Fashion Design (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eco-friendly fashion designer Zero Waste Daniel spoke exclusively with Green Matters about how he brings sustainability to the extravagant world of drag.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/zero-waste-daniel-sustainability-drag</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/zero-waste-daniel-sustainability-drag</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 17:39:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SsI1dRUHB/0x0/raja-yvie-zero-waste-daniel-1683294250799.jpg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Zero Waste Daniel</media:credit><media:description>Zero Waste Daniel Is &quot;Squarely Where&quot; He Belongs in Sustainable Drag Fashion Design (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are the ~Dirty Details~ On Compostable Underwear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compostable underwear is the way to go — underwear is often tossed in landfill trash, and it can't be composted, so it's definitely a better alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/style/compostable-underwear</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/style/compostable-underwear</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 20:17:04 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/RA7M4O-DU/0x0/compostable-underwear-1682969954864.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Here Are the ~Dirty Details~ On Compostable Underwear</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly Eye Creams, According to 3 Experts (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[To learn about the best cruelty-free eye creams on the market, we spoke with two dermatologists and an esthetician.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/best-cruelty-free-eye-cream</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/best-cruelty-free-eye-cream</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:54:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/hVha4E1FK/0x0/best-cruelty-free-eye-cream-1679683856128.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Best Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly Eye Creams, According to 3 Experts (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Sustainability to a Whole New Level With These Almond Milk Pulp Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making your own plant-based milk is already sustainable, but it can get even better. Reduce your waste even more with these almond milk pulp recipes.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/almond-milk-pulp-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/almond-milk-pulp-recipes</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:36:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/oLIAoXwA6/0x0/almond-milk-pulp-recipes-1680545271315.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Take Sustainability to a Whole New Level With These Almond Milk Pulp Recipes</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Sheet Masks: Try These Compostable and Reusable Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/sheet-masks-sustainable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/sheet-masks-sustainable</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:21:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6sE_EAkis/0x0/sheet-masks-1678475423042.jpg"/><media:credit>Experiment Beauty, Orgaid</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Sheet Masks: Try These Compostable and Reusable Options</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Plastic Recycling Is a Bit of a Scam. Here’s Why We Should Still Do It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, the plastic recycling industry is kind of a scam.  But still, we should recycle everything that is recyclable. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/why-should-we-recycle</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/why-should-we-recycle</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:56:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/71hZ4S1se/0x0/why-should-we-recycle-2-1674847780027.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Yes, Plastic Recycling Is a Bit of a Scam. Here’s Why We Should Still Do It</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Tips for Making Your Own Composting Toilet ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning how to build a composting toilet is a great way to start living a zero-waste lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-build-a-compost-toilet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-build-a-compost-toilet</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:03:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rxdZSdKme/0x0/gabriel-jimenez-jin4w1hqgl4-unsplash-1627650324439.jpg"/><media:credit>Gabriel Jimenez/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>DIY Tips for Making Your Own Composting Toilet </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly Spray Dish Soaps to Help Wash Your Dishes More Efficiently]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a number of cruelty-free and eco-friendly spray dish soaps on the market. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/home/spray-dish-soaps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/home/spray-dish-soaps</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:46:39 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Mak1zYRVe/0x0/eco-friendly-dish-sprays-1674509873743.jpg"/><media:credit>Dropps</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly Spray Dish Soaps to Help Wash Your Dishes More Efficiently</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Recycle and Donate Linens: Blankets, Towels, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donating and recycling blankets and other linens is very possible — there are a few companies and organizations that can help.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/home/donate-blankets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/home/donate-blankets</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:07:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/CkunmmMv9/0x0/donate-linens-towels-blankets-1674071095484.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>How to Recycle and Donate Linens: Blankets, Towels, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use Soap Nuts to Make Your Laundry Routine Zero-Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interested in finding out how to use soap nuts in your laundry routine?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/soap-nuts-laundry-zero-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/soap-nuts-laundry-zero-waste</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:48:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gixRlR0UR/0x0/soap-nuts-1-1561408759159.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>How to Use Soap Nuts to Make Your Laundry Routine Zero-Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Reusable and Compostable Cotton Swabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there any zero-waste Q-tip alternatives out there that can help us avoid sending plastic cotton swabs to landfills?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-q-tips-reusable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-q-tips-reusable</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:07:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/RFF-hzlE8/0x0/zero-waste-q-tips-reusable-1643043607869.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Best Reusable and Compostable Cotton Swabs</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero-Waste Laundry Detergent Sheets for a Sustainable Clothing Wash]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are some of the best laundry detergent sheets.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/best-laundry-detergent-sheets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/best-laundry-detergent-sheets</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:29:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ixKw0o0AQ/0x0/best-laundry-detergent-sheets-1672871007630.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Zero-Waste Laundry Detergent Sheets for a Sustainable Clothing Wash</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Unsung Culinary Uses of Carrot Tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often cut the tops off carrots and dispose of them, but did you know that even the leafy parts can be delicious?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-carrot-tops</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-carrot-tops</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:10:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/il0BYYNBM/0x0/what-to-do-with-carrot-tops1-1611755601019.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Exploring the Unsung Culinary Uses of Carrot Tops</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Save Water at Home: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are 15 ways to save water around the house.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-save-water-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-save-water-at-home</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 21:37:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GW4Me_zNK/0x0/washing-hands-save-water-1588973176414.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>How to Save Water at Home: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Tips</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 of the Best Ugly Produce Companies, Who Are All Helping Avoid Food Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produce that is considered “ugly” often ends up in landfills, but some companies are proving that even the ugliest foods have a place in the kitchen. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ugly-produce-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ugly-produce-companies</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:09:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/qD5bHgh0M/0x0/ugly-produce-companies2-1612553181663.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>4 of the Best Ugly Produce Companies, Who Are All Helping Avoid Food Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do With Amazon Boxes — Besides Just Recycling Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon deliveries are at a historic high, but what are you supposed to do with all those Amazon boxes — besides recycling them, obviously?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-amazon-boxes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-amazon-boxes</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:23:37 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/02Mqw6Okz/0x0/what-to-do-with-amazon-boxes3-1611802348831.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>What to Do With Amazon Boxes — Besides Just Recycling Them</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycled Fun: 6 Great Places to Find Used Toys Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for used toys, these six online shops are a perfect way to breathe new life into old playthings. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/where-to-buy-used-toys-online</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/where-to-buy-used-toys-online</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:02:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/IS_NvhR2v/0x0/chris-hardy-h5ffv4i5zmi-unsplash-1631713382743.jpg"/><media:credit>Chris Hardy/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>Recycled Fun: 6 Great Places to Find Used Toys Online</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single-use diapers account for 2 percent of the U.S.'s landfill waste.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-diapers-biodegradable-compostable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-diapers-biodegradable-compostable</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:23:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/tFVDYT206/0x0/diaper-biodegradable-1567090472295.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do With Non-Winning Lottery Tickets, Since They Can't All Be Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very few people win the lottery or win anything at all on scratch-off tickets, but can non-winning tickets be recycled or used for anything else? ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-non-winning-lottery-tickets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-to-do-with-non-winning-lottery-tickets</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:36:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gkUvYXwl3/0x0/what-to-do-with-non-winning-lottery-tickets-1611700553504.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>What to Do With Non-Winning Lottery Tickets, Since They Can&apos;t All Be Winners</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Controversial Canadian Politician Is Trying to Overturn a Straw Ban in Her Province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Danielle Smith wants to use the sovereignty act to overrule the single-use plastic ban in Alberta, Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/danielle-smith-plastic-straw-ban</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/danielle-smith-plastic-straw-ban</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:30:36 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/eNjT4a-9H/0x0/danielle-smith-plastic-straw-ban-1671052246512.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>A Controversial Canadian Politician Is Trying to Overturn a Straw Ban in Her Province</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[England to Announce Ban on Single-Use Plastic Balloon Sticks, Cutlery, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new single-use plastic ban is about to be enacted in England, in an effort to reduce pollution across the U.K.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/single-use-plastic-ban-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/single-use-plastic-ban-uk</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:42:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/W_KeyVlhR/0x0/single-use-plastic-ban-uk-2-1671039174989.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>England to Announce Ban on Single-Use Plastic Balloon Sticks, Cutlery, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Mosquito Repellent That's Eco-Friendly, Safe, and *Actually* Effective ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't let the bugs keep your indoors this summer!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-mosquito-repellent</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-mosquito-repellent</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:01:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/uDRJWVZY-/0x0/diy-mosquito-repellent-1592497210355.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>DIY Mosquito Repellent That&apos;s Eco-Friendly, Safe, and *Actually* Effective </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Favorite Zero-Waste, Cruelty-Free Hand Soaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve rounded up eight companies — plus one DIY option — making low-impact, cruelty-free hand soaps, from hand soap tablets to bar soaps to liquid refills in plastic-free bottles.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-hand-soaps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-hand-soaps</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 16:33:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/leY_llJcU/0x0/zero-waste-hand-soaps-1620663369687.jpg"/><media:credit>Blueland</media:credit><media:description>Our Favorite Zero-Waste, Cruelty-Free Hand Soaps</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 DIY Wreath Ideas That Are Low-Waste and Festive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying a brand-new wreath can be expensive and unsustainable, but these DIY wreath ideas are a great alternative.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/diy-wreaths</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/diy-wreaths</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:26:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/a-VPoKnQT/0x0/diy-wreath-1670783369205.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>5 DIY Wreath Ideas That Are Low-Waste and Festive</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoiding Candles? Try These 3 Amazing Simmer Pots for the Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re trying to avoid candles this season, these three simmer pot recipes for the holidays are a great alternative. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/simmer-pot-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/sustainable-living/simmer-pot-holidays</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:09:27 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Qj5uRSPtl/0x0/simmer-pot-holidays-1669920597205.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Avoiding Candles? Try These 3 Amazing Simmer Pots for the Holidays</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living a Low-Waste Lifestyle? Here's What to Do With Leftover Pickle Juice]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you don’t know what to do with leftover pickle juice, here are some ideas: get rid of weeds, pickle other foods, relieve cramps, clean your copper cookware, or use it in recipes. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/what-to-do-with-leftover-pickle-juice</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/what-to-do-with-leftover-pickle-juice</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/--szD2k20/0x0/what-to-do-with-leftover-pickle-juice-1669144866739.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Living a Low-Waste Lifestyle? Here&apos;s What to Do With Leftover Pickle Juice</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 4.7 Percent of Plastic Was Recycled in the U.S. in 2021, Greenpeace Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does plastic get recycled? A Greenpeace report found that 2021 recycling rates in the U.S. were abysmal.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/does-plastic-get-recycled</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/does-plastic-get-recycled</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/07dxXBCfE/0x0/does-plastic-get-recycled-1666300694029.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Only 4.7 Percent of Plastic Was Recycled in the U.S. in 2021, Greenpeace Report Finds</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compostable Pads, Tampons, and Liners for a Sustainable Period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are pads biodegradable? And more importantly, can pads or tampons ever be composted?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/are-pads-biodegradable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/are-pads-biodegradable</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:38:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/sWULvjL0C/0x0/are-pads-biodegradable-1666124715745.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Compostable Pads, Tampons, and Liners for a Sustainable Period</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly Halloween Decoration Ideas That are Fast and Easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eco-friendly Halloween decorations can include pumpkins, sheet ghosts, and more. Sustainable decor aims to reduce waste and reuse materials that you already own.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/eco-friendly-halloween-decorations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/eco-friendly-halloween-decorations</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:58:35 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/wtOSowBw9/0x0/pumpkins-eco-friendly-halloween-decor-idea-1665666205109.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly Halloween Decoration Ideas That are Fast and Easy</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycle Week 2022 Has Been Postponed, but There Are Still Ways to Get Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recycle Week 2022 was slated for September 2022, but a recent tragedy changed the annual event's dates. Find out why the date changed.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/recycle-week-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/zero-waste/recycle-week-2022</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Randolph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:03:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/74jyhPYZq/0x0/recyclce-week-2022-1663190784553.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Recycle Week 2022 Has Been Postponed, but There Are Still Ways to Get Involved</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Acre Farms Unveils "Cultured Oil," Claiming That It's the Best Cooking Oil for the Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which is the best cooking oil for the environment? A new product called Cultured Oil from Zero Acre Farms claims to hold the title.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/best-cooking-oil-for-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/best-cooking-oil-for-environment</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:38:59 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/EEH4Pt8BI/0x0/best-cooking-oil-for-environment-1661203671512.jpg"/><media:credit>Zero Acre Farms</media:credit><media:description>Zero Acre Farms Unveils &quot;Cultured Oil,&quot; Claiming That It&apos;s the Best Cooking Oil for the Environment</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Sustainable Refill Stores Will Make Going Zero Waste Seem Like a Total Breeze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable refill stores: here are the best stores offering bulk-buying options for shoppers who care for the environment, quality, and prices.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-refill-stores</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-refill-stores</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Leila Kozma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 19:34:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/3oWidodMe/0x0/sustainable-refill-stores-1653060362387.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>These Sustainable Refill Stores Will Make Going Zero Waste Seem Like a Total Breeze</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create a Zero-Waste Makeup Routine: Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a zero-waste makeup routine is easier than ever, since there are so many plastic-free makeup companies and products out there these days.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-makeup-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-makeup-routine</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 22:07:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/TsMtJizKJ/0x0/zero-waste-makeup-routine-1652997650127.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How to Create a Zero-Waste Makeup Routine: Everything You Need to Know</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic, From Food Packaging to Makeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to engineers and inventors around the world, new innovations that can replace plastic are constantly cropping up.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-alternatives-to-plastic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-alternatives-to-plastic</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 21:01:02 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gp-TVvnwt/0x0/eco-friendly-alternatives-to-plastic-bags-1652820766433.jpg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Stasher</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic, From Food Packaging to Makeup</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Zero-Waste, Sustainable, and Non-Toxic Dish Soaps for Sensitive Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve rounded up a few of the best dish soaps for sensitive skin, including vegan, zero-waste, sustainable, and EWG Verified brands.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-dish-soap-for-sensitive-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-dish-soap-for-sensitive-skin</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:24:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SrUpkVubC/0x0/best-dish-soap-for-sensitive-skin-1651162493737.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Best Zero-Waste, Sustainable, and Non-Toxic Dish Soaps for Sensitive Skin</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Plastic Wrap Recyclable? Here's How to Safely Dispose of Pesky Plastic Wrap, Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most commonly used plastics is plastic wrap, also known as Saran or cling wrap. Is it recyclable? Here's everything we know.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/is-plastic-wrap-recyclable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/is-plastic-wrap-recyclable</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainable Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Garrison]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:01:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/lKd108Y2F/0x0/plastic-wrap-stretched-out-1649366718172.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Is Plastic Wrap Recyclable? Here&apos;s How to Safely Dispose of Pesky Plastic Wrap, Explained</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maison Jar Is Brooklyn’s Newest Zero-Waste, One-Stop Shop (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison Jar just opened its doors in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint, inviting locals to shop for various package-free essentials, from frozen fruit to shampoo.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-store-nyc</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-store-nyc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:43:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/n7X0rx9_Q/0x0/maison-jar-1648755186062.jpeg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Maison Jar</media:credit><media:description>Maison Jar Is Brooklyn’s Newest Zero-Waste, One-Stop Shop (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toothbrushes Cause More Waste Than You Might Think — Here's How to Recycle Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are toothbrushes recycleable? We use them every day, but they also get thrown out a lot. Here are some more eco-friendly options to try. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-toothbrushes-recyclable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-toothbrushes-recyclable</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:47:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/niOWDcpu7/0x0/toothbrushes-1648583786193.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Toothbrushes Cause More Waste Than You Might Think — Here&apos;s How to Recycle Them</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greywater Systems Reduce Household Water Waste by up to 40 Percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is a greywater system? Those who are interested in lowering their impact may be interested in reducing water waste, with this incredible system.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/greywater-system</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/greywater-system</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:32:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/VBXMk9hw-/0x0/greywater-1648564963487.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Greywater Systems Reduce Household Water Waste by up to 40 Percent</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Restaurants and Food Delivery Platforms Offer Reusable Takeout Containers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If more restaurants offered food and drinks in reusable packaging that could be washed, the restaurant industry could reduce waste immensely.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/restaurants-reusable-returnable-containers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/restaurants-reusable-returnable-containers</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:05:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/HQdIqQCmv/0x0/restaurants-reusable-returnable-containers-1648151682156.jpg"/><media:credit>Just Salad, DeliverZero/Facebook</media:credit><media:description>These Restaurants and Food Delivery Platforms Offer Reusable Takeout Containers</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Food Co-Ops Work to Save You Money, Reduce Waste, and Build Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/food-co-op-membership</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/food-co-op-membership</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:13:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vTBhXRPmf/0x0/food-co-op-membership-2-1645650062636.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How Food Co-Ops Work to Save You Money, Reduce Waste, and Build Community</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Guitar Strings, Woodwind Reeds, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep reading for our guide on how to recycle guitar strings, orchestral strings, woodwind reeds, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-recycle-guitar-strings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-recycle-guitar-strings</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:48:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/51iEr2sP8/0x0/how-to-recycle-guitar-strings-1645461312947.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Guitar Strings, Woodwind Reeds, and More</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Minimalist Lifestyle Tips That Will Also Reduce Your Environmental Footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do minimalism and zero waste have in common? Well, a lot. Check out a few of our easy lifestyle tips to help declutter and reduce your carbon footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/minimalism-and-zero-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/minimalism-and-zero-waste</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Bernardini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:13:14 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/f7jkxB2vY/0x0/zero-waste-minimalism-1645207210783.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Easy Minimalist Lifestyle Tips That Will Also Reduce Your Environmental Footprint</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Won't See Any Single-Use Plastic in 'Marry Me,' the New J.Lo Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The movie 'Marry Me' doesn’t show any single-use plastic on-screen, instead intentionally opting for reusables.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/marry-me-movie</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/marry-me-movie</guid><category><![CDATA[Big Impact]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:04:30 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/JkmoD10-g/0x0/marry-me-movie-2-1644962256164.png"/><media:credit>Universal Pictures/YouTube</media:credit><media:description>Why You Won&apos;t See Any Single-Use Plastic in &apos;Marry Me,&apos; the New J.Lo Movie</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Designer Toilet Paper Brands That Also Support Safety Around the World ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why should I buy designer toilet paper? Not only is it beautiful and sustainable, but these brands support causes that help people around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/designer-toilet-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/designer-toilet-paper</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:26:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/F8MsS-X7_/0x0/toilet-paper-1644592687340.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>5 Designer Toilet Paper Brands That Also Support Safety Around the World </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Food Storage Tips From TikTok Will Save So Much Food From Going to Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking to save money on groceries and lower your impact, food storage is key — these TikTok hacks will help divert food from being wasted.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tiktok-food-storage-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/tiktok-food-storage-tips</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:06:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SwTmFbcLq/0x0/produce-storage-1644530552993.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>These Food Storage Tips From TikTok Will Save So Much Food From Going to Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Zero-Waste Restaurants Around the World Are the Future of Dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[These zero-waste restaurants are making a number of efforts to reduce both their landfill waste and environmental footprints.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-restaurants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/zero-waste-restaurants</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:49:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/K3o-S6rTq/0x0/zero-waste-restaurants-1644334582365.jpg"/><media:credit>freaberlin/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>These Zero-Waste Restaurants Around the World Are the Future of Dining</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Sustainably Dispose of Your Christmas Tree and Keep It Out of the Landfill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas tree recycling programs are in more places than you might think — here's a look into finding local drop-off programs, plus eco-friendly at-home disposal methods for your tree.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/christmas-tree-recycling-near-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/christmas-tree-recycling-near-me</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:00:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/X9T16p703/0x0/christmas-tree-recycling-near-me-1641307108782.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How to Sustainably Dispose of Your Christmas Tree and Keep It Out of the Landfill</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Eco Hacks Ruled TikTok in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of our favorite corners of TikTok is, of course, sustainability and eco-friendly living hacks.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-hacks-tiktok</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-hacks-tiktok</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:03:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Psun43Sef/0x0/tiktok-eco-hacks-1639497081856.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>These Eco Hacks Ruled TikTok in 2021</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Recipes That Heavily Reduce Kitchen Waste, Using Rinds and Peels]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking to reduce kitchen waste and put edible ingredients to use for other recipes, there are many recipes that repurpose peels and rinds.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/recipes-rinds-peels</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/recipes-rinds-peels</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Rosenberg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:47:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/xp23H3tec/0x0/kitchen-scraps-1638906416769.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>8 Recipes That Heavily Reduce Kitchen Waste, Using Rinds and Peels</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret to Living Zero Waste: "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buy Nothing groups can help reduce waste and foster community — the Upper East Side's Buy Nothing group admin tells us more.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/buy-nothing-groups-near-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/buy-nothing-groups-near-me</guid><category><![CDATA[Zero-Waste]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:53:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ZXwiO-UMV/0x0/buy-nothing-groups-2-1636641191320.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>The Secret to Living Zero Waste: &quot;Buy Nothing&quot; Facebook Groups (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumpster Diving: How the Zero-Waste Practice Turns Trash to Treasure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumpster diving used to be a subject of derision, but social media is causing people to take a second look at its zero-waste potential.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-does-dumpster-diving-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-does-dumpster-diving-work</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:29:54 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/QIa_VpYz3/0x0/kevin-butz-fvfumyvbhze-unsplash-1634916293581.jpg"/><media:credit>Kevin Butz/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>Dumpster Diving: How the Zero-Waste Practice Turns Trash to Treasure</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the "Interceptor"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "Interceptor" is the latest from The Ocean Cleanup.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ocean-cleanup-rivers-interceptor-trash</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ocean-cleanup-rivers-interceptor-trash</guid><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:54:53 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/OZUwX3Kai/0x0/interceptor-ocean-cleanup-1-1572378232728.jpg"/><media:credit>COURTESY OF THE OCEAN CLEANUP</media:credit><media:description>The Ocean Cleanup Is Now Cleaning Up Rivers With the &quot;Interceptor&quot;</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanlife Can Be an Exceptionally Eco-Friendly Lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanlife offers a host of environmental benefits, but only if it’s done the right way.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/vanlife-eco-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/vanlife-eco-benefits</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:31:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/xJvnT6i8C/0x0/drew-bernard-qtrtqe2nrus-unsplash-1633094492022.jpg"/><media:credit>Drew Bernard/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>Vanlife Can Be an Exceptionally Eco-Friendly Lifestyle</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Toilet Paper Companies, For a Wipe You Can Feel Good About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporting a sustainable toilet paper company that responsibly manages its forests is a great way to make your bathroom routine more zero waste.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-toilet-paper-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-toilet-paper-companies</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:38:10 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/YiPfh7CHO/0x0/sustainable-toilet-paper-companies-1634156785645.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Toilet Paper Companies, For a Wipe You Can Feel Good About</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Bath Bomb Recipes That You Can Make at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath bombs might seem quite luxurious, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-make-bath-bombs-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-make-bath-bombs-at-home</guid><category><![CDATA[Style]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:10:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/aVCaXMC5b/0x0/virginia-choy-qjfj7wi8bvo-unsplash-1632497660327.jpg"/><media:credit>Virginia Choy/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>DIY Bath Bomb Recipes That You Can Make at Home</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Ways to Reuse Old Baby Food Jars: DIYs, Recipes, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[These DIY crafts with baby food jars are the perfect way to spend a rainy 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