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How to Encourage Students to Stay Hydrated During School
Drinking eight 8-ounce cups of water every day has long been touted as the key to staying healthy and hydrated. And while that number does change depending on a few factors — including but certainly not limited to the temperature and your activity level — that figure is a great jumping off point for the average person. But, when it comes to children and young adults, getting them to stay on top of their water intake can be a bit tricky, especially if they're captivated by something else.It doesn't matter whether you're a teacher trying to help your students stay...
Dogs in Backpacks Are Helping Rewild an Urban Nature Reserve in England
Some dogs in East Sussex are going to be able to update their resumes after they've taken on jobs working with a local urban nature reserve. The pups are helping with a rewilding program that folks are hoping will help reestablish native wildflowers in the Railway Land Wildlife Trust in Lewes, a town in England.As such, dogs are donning backpacks filled with wildflower seeds and setting a course for some of the more barren parts of the reserve in the hopes that they will be able to more efficiently reestablish the local flora. The humans involved in this endeavor believe that...
What Do Pigs Eat? In the Wild or at a Sanctuary, Their Diet Is Unexpectedly Diverse
The history of different species of pigs is as varied as the diverse diet they maintain. Micro pigs, or teacup pigs, don't actually exist, and restricting a pig's nutritional needs to keep them tiny is sadly a cruel reality that some pigs face.And while "eating like a pig" has some merit for pigs whose weight exceeds several hundred pounds, what exactly does a pig eat?With the sadistic pork industry portraying one image to the public, the micro pig cafe industry portraying another, and rescued pigs at sanctuaries consuming pumpkins by the dozen, what exactly do pigs naturally eat? Plus, when...
The Platypus Makes the Most Unusual Sounds That You Need to Hear to Believe
The platypus is an adorable little mammal with a beak like a duck and a body like a beaver. Found primarily in Australia, the platypus is best known for being a mammal that also lays eggs! While these unique fuzzies looks like a cross between two water loving creatures, they sound like something else entirely. If you've never heard a platypus make a sound, you may be curious to know exactly what noises you can expect to come out of their little bodies. Continue reading to find out what platypuses sound like and where you can hear their noises for...
Katie Cleary on Her Doc 'Protectors of the Wild': "The Health of the Ecosystem Relies on Wolves" (Exclusive)
From "save the whales" to "save the bees," movements and organizations dedicated to liberating threatened and endangered keystone species — aka organisms that greatly impact the health and functioning of an ecosystem — have dotted the media for decades. For animal welfare activist and documentarian Katie Cleary, the current focus is protecting a certain canine endangered keystone species in North America."There are only 5,000 wolves, at one point there were millions," she exclusively tells Green Matters of the wild wolves in the United States. The former actress and America's Next Top Model contestant has dedicated her life to helping animals...
Read This Before Using Your Pyrex in the Oven
You may be familiar with the Pyrex brand because you grew up seeing it used by your parents, or even your grandparents. That's because the company has been making glass cookware for more than 100 years! Lately, Pyrex is seeing a rise in popularity with a new generation eager to leave single-use plastics behind in favor of glass storage systems. But that's caused a whole new group of people to wonder whether or not Pyrex is oven-safe, so you can easily reheat leftovers in Pyrex storage containers.Continue reading to learn whether or not Pyrex is safe for the oven — as...
Video Reveals Dressage Olympian Whipping Horse's Legs, Unveiling Cruelty in the Sport
The 2024 Paris Olympics is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, after news broke that one of Great Britain's Olympic members had withdrawn from the competition. Charlotte Dujardin has dropped out of Olympics after a video of her beating a horse was leaked to the public. The three-time gold medalist has since apologized for her actions, but it doesn't seem like the mea culpa is enough to sway public opinion or that of her peers. Here's everything you need to know about the video that has put Dujardin's highly decorated career in jeopardy, including what this means for the...
The 4 Best Metal Tongue Scrapers — and Why You Should Be Using One
The gunk that builds up on your tongue is not the sexiest topic you'll read about today, but it might be the most important. Even if you brush and floss diligently, an unhygienic tongue can be enough to cause bad breath, cavities, and even gum disease. Oh, and a visible white coating, speaking of unsexy topics. The solution? Introduce a metal tongue scraper into your brushing routine. Typically made of stainless steel or copper, the metal tongue scrapers are best because they're non-porous, so they're easier to keep clean, and of course they're longer lasting and more sustainable than their...
How to Chop Green Onions: A Step-by-Step Guide for Newbies in the Kitchen
For those new to the kitchen, learning how to cook can be intimidating — especially when you’re not even familiar with the basics. However, knowing how to properly cut produce will make the entire process easier and more efficient.To learn how to chop green onions, keep reading. Our step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and will give you the confidence you need to kick off your cooking journey.Step 1: Gather the tools you need to dice green onions.To dice green onions, you only need two things: A sharp knife and a sturdy cutting board. These tools are essential and will...
Our Top 10 Sustainable Gifts: Eco-Friendly and Experiential Ideas They'll Love
Coming up with amazing gift ideas is hard to do. You want to capture your loved one's personality, appeal to their interests, sprinkle in a "wow" factor, and stay within budget. Now add in the environmentally-friendly factor, which is no doubt important to you and possibly the preference of your gift recipient, too. It's almost as if you need a personal shopper to sift through all the sustainable gift options to hand-pick the best of the bunch for you. Well, as an e-commerce writer who "window shops" for a living, I happily and enthusiastically volunteer myself! After scouring the entire...
Unbelievable Video Shows a Humpback Whale Capsizing a Boat
Two anglers came home from a day out on the boat with a whale of a tale on Tuesday, after a humpback whale breached and landed on their vessel. The scary incident happened off the coast of New Hampshire and was captured on video by another pair of boaters who weren't that far away.Luckily, it sounds like both the humans and the whale were unharmed during the unbelievable scene. Keep scrolling to see the video for yourself, and to learn what caused the humpback whale to capsize the boat. A July 2024 viral video shows a humpback whale capsizing a...
Is Your Furniture Stinky? Here’s How to Clean a Couch Based on the Material
Sustainability isn’t just about finding the most eco-friendly dupes on the market, it’s also about taking care of what you already have to prevent overconsumption and waste. When you learn how to look after the items in your home, they tend to retain their value and last longer.Arguably one of the most important furniture pieces in many homes are couches. To learn how to clean a couch, stick around. Whether it’s made of cotton, chenille, velvet, microfiber, or leather, we’ve got you covered.How to clean a cotton couch:If you have a cloth couch made of cotton, you know that the...
Is "Underconsumption Core" the Sustainability Trend the World Needs Now?
When it comes to TikTok trends, a lot of them end up being a flash in the pan that seem to be everywhere for a little while, and then slowly fizzle out. But, if there's one trend that I'm hoping makes it through the initial viral stages to become a mainstay, it's underconsumption core. The aptly named practice is all about living life more sustainably, and it might just be what folks need to get inspired to live their lives with a little less. But, don't be fooled, underconsumption core isn't just about buying fewer things — it's also about...
Baby Got Soy: Juicy Marbles Unveils Plant-Based Baby Ribs on the Bone (Exclusive)
Never did I think I'd be writing a Green Matters story praising a company's tender, succulent, melt-off-the-bone ribs. To halt any confusion, I'm talking about plant-based ribs... on a bone. For artsy, sometimes satirical Slovenian plant-based meat company Juicy Marbles — known for introducing the world's first marbled plant-based steak — honoring the primal food culture that has long been associated with eating meat was important, and that's why its newest offering, vegan Baby Ribs, comes on soy protein "bones." "Eating with hands is fun, and fun is important. That's what bones kinda suggest," Vladimir Mićković, Juicy Marbles's co-founder and...
Visiting Yosemite National Park? This Is the Best Time to Enjoy the Scenery
Yosemite National Park is home to stunning vistas of granite cliffs, beautiful waterfalls, massive sequoias, and biological diversity that you don't see in many other places around the U.S. As such, it's a must-see vacation spot for hardcore campers and sightseers alike. But when it comes time to plan that trip to the California park, you may want to pay extra close attention to the dates you're picking on the calendar.That's because your Yosemite experience can be different depending on what time of year you decide to travel. Continue reading to find out what you need to know before you...
Scientists Discover "Dark Oxygen" in the Ocean, Changing Everything They Knew About the Seafloor
Scientists are stunned after discovering "dark oxygen" while visiting the ocean's depths. While dark oxygen may sound like the title of a scary movie, it's quite an interesting phenomenon that goes against everything experts thought they knew about what happens deep down beneath the ocean's surface, where sunlight cannot penetrate.Keep reading to find out what dark oxygen is, and why scientists are warning lawmakers about the need for more robust legislation when it comes to deep-sea mining. What is dark oxygen?To understand dark oxygen, first, you must understand how oxygen is produced in the ocean. According to the BBC, nearly...
Our 6 Favorite Eco-Friendly Diaper Bags To Complement Your Parenting Style
Every parent is familiar with the process of leaving the house when you have a baby in tow. Resourceful parents know that the right diaper bag is a godsend when it comes to holding all those diapers, wipes, bottles, snacks, pacifiers — the list goes on and on — and keeping it all organized and accessible for everything from errand running to road trips. But the best diaper bags are not only excellent at corralling all your stuff; they're also made of durable, eco-friendly materials — things like vegan leather, recycled bottles, and recycled boat sails, of all things.The 6...
Is Baklava Vegan? Here's What to Know Before Enjoying This Tasty Treat
A mainstay at vegan food festivals around the U.S., baklava is a popular and delectable plant-based treat that transcends cultures. But for many new vegans and the veg-curious, the question of whether baklava is inherently vegan or if it requires plant-based modifications remains.The answer is black-and-white for some, and as thickly obscure as honey for others who hold differing definitions regarding the parameters of a vegan diet.Keep reading to learn whether baklava is considered vegan and how to prepare it yourself to ensure your vegan friends and family can enjoy this wonderful dessert.What is baklava?Per the Food Network, baklava is...
Beyond Meat Introduces Healthier New Sun Sausages for Summer
Fans of the plant-based meat company Beyond Meat are about to have something new to choose from when shopping for vegan options. The company is dropping a first-of-its-kind sausage product in stores in July 2024.If you're not already familiar with Beyond Meat, they are the company that provides McDonald's with the patty for their burger alternative, the McPlant. Hungry for additional information about the new Beyond Meat product, including when you can grab some for yourself? Find out more below!Beyond Meat launches new, healthier Sun Sausages for summer.In a press release shared with Green Matters ahead of the launch, Beyond...
Remove Yellow Stains From White Shirts With These 3 Tried and True Methods
Ring around the collar, sweat, and stains can all turn what was once a nice, crisp white shirt into something that looks dingy and dull. And while that may make some people frustrated enough to consider tossing their yellowing white T-shirt into the donate pile in favor of something that looks a little newer, you don't have to give up on those tops quite yet. According to laundry and garment care experts, there are a few surefire ways to get your white shirts looking bright and clean again, and they don't involve harsh chemicals or bleach. Continue reading to learn...
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