Eco-Friendly
Give Your Pantry a Planet-Friendly Makeover With These Sustainable Food Swaps
A well-stocked pantry is the backbone of a busy, loved kitchen. This Earth Month, we’ve created a guide to help you build a more sustainable pantry — focusing on the relevant signifiers, ingredients, and product swaps to replace those pantry essentials that do more harm than good for our planet. Think of this guide as ...
Get to Know the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Got apple cider vinegar? This multipurpose kitchen staple has a myriad of uses, from aiding in digestion to adding flavor to your favorite homemade salad dressing. What makes apple cider vinegar different from, say, balsamic vinegar or white vinegar? Does apple cider vinegar really contain as many health benefits as people say? Read on to ...
What is Sustainable Packaging? Here’s What It Means at Thrive Market
These days, you can get pretty much anything shipped directly to your door. And while that convenience is tough to beat, it often comes with a steep cost to the planet: no sustainable packaging.
Meet Some of Thrive Market’s Sustainability Superstars
On our journey to becoming the world’s first climate-positive grocery store, there have been many milestones: becoming a B Corp, receiving TRUE Certification for Zero Waste at our fulfillment centers, and being Plastic Neutral Certified. Behind each of those labels is a lot of work—and none of it would happen without people.
3 Lessons on Dealing with Eco-Anxiety from Isaias Hernandez, aka QueerBrownVegan
No matter where you are on the sustainable-living spectrum, Isaias Hernandez has a message for you: “You are an environmentalist.”
Best Eco-Friendly & Healthy Picnic Ideas
This summer, we’re your official HQ for all things outdoor eating. From family picnics to backyard BBQs, bringing an eco-friendly mindset to your next gathering is easy when you stock up on our essentials from conscious brands and let the season’s bounty inspire your menu. Grab your picnic blanket and let’s get thriving outside. Picnic ...
Cleaner Homes and a Healthier Planet: Talking Sustainability with Seventh Generation’s CEO
Maybe it’s something in the mountain air, but Vermont-based businesses seem to have a kindred spirit. Whether it’s pantry staples, clean skincare, or iconic desserts, companies in the Green Mountain State tend to share a reverence for the environment and a focus on factors greater than profit alone.
How to Stock an Eco-Friendly Laundry Room
When the University of Washington studied some of the most popular laundry products in the U.S., it found plenty of questionable chemicals that had been omitted from the ingredients list. Researcher Anne Steinmann was “surprised by both the number and the potential toxicity of the chemicals that were found,” and shares that “nearly 100 volatile ...
15 Best Eco-Friendly Products + Gift Ideas
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle 24/7 starts with … research. Why? Because once you take inventory of your current situation and needs, it’s easier to make decisions to benefit both you and your family and the planet. In this post, we’re taking some of the guesswork out of choosing eco-friendly products for everything from dish soap ...
Staycation Ideas: Best Ways to Travel Without Leaving Home
With nonessential travel cancelled for the foreseeable future, many families are embracing backyard upgrades to bring vacation vibes close to home. This post is filled with staycation ideas—so even if you were headed to the bustling streets of Paris or a family-friendly theme park, you’ll still find great ways to enjoy yourself this summer.
10 Best Environmental Documentaries
From reducing food waste and exploring sustainable agriculture to tackling climate change and braving the Arctic, there’s a lot to learn about our planet—and how to protect it. Whether you’re watching alone with a glass of clean wine, hosting an online viewing party with friends, or sharing the couch with roommates or family members, here’s ...
Meet Our 4 Ocean-Friendly Values
World Oceans Day is Monday, June 8. To celebrate, we’re showcasing four of our favorite—but perhaps lesser-known—values. Meet: Low-Waste Living, Plastic-Free, Turtle + Dolphin Safe, and Sustainably Caught. Our mission is to make healthy living easy, and that commitment expands beyond our members and our soil to the very oceans that provide the sea greens ...
How to Go Zero Waste at Home
If going zero waste at home feels more aspirational than realistic, take your next cue from today’s post. We’re sharing easy ideas, practical swaps, and lots of encouragement to help you take control of your own space. Remember: you don’t have to do everything at once. In fact, it’s easier to form habits and make ...
Is It Recyclable? How to Find Out (and What Those Numbers Really Mean)
You’re all ready to recycle and do your part for the environment, but then the questions start. Can I actually recycle this? Which numbers are OK for my bin? And what do those numbers mean anyway? Today we’re answering your recycling questions, and shedding some light on how to decode the mystery numbers on certain ...
What It Means to Be Carbon Neutral
There’s no shortage of apocalyptic books, movies, and video games that imagine the end of humanity, involving everything from flesh-eating microbes to militant alien invasions. And yet, the biggest threat to life on earth is anything but fantastical. According to a recent Science Magazine article written by a group of top climate scientists from around ...
Probiotic Cleaners: Why and How to Use Them
Wellness topics often include lots of chatter about the benefits of probiotics for gut health. No doubt you’ve already heard about probiotics, researched them, or even started a daily supplement routine. But are you cleaning your house with probiotics yet? If not, consider this post your primer on wiping out bacteria … with bacteria. If ...
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back
If you’re looking for a thoughtful and unique gift, this guide is a great place to start. All of these gifts are practically guaranteed to make your loved ones feel good while reflecting the true spirit of the holiday season—because nothing beats the feeling of helping others.
The Benefits of a Thrive Market Membership
You probably know that a Thrive Market membership gives you access to thousands of organic, non-GMO products for less, but there are a lot of other perks to being a member that you may not realize. To help you make the most of your membership, here are some of the top benefits to joining the ...
How To Go Clutter Free This Holiday Season
The holiday season is full of joy and cheer. But the flipside? A lot of paper and plastic waste. We sat down with Jamie Martin, editor in chief of Experience Life magazine, to discuss easy ways you can go clutter free this holiday season.
Want to Combat Climate Change and Support Peruvian Farmers? Brew a Cup of Thrive Market Coffee
When we first launched Thrive Market Coffee, we made sure to deliver the highest quality product we could find—working with a local roaster to source organic, fair trade arabica beans that are full of flavor. Now, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve taken our coffee line even further.
How Seventh Generation Is Fighting the Tampon Tax—and You Can Help
Thirty-five states in the U.S. currently impose sales tax on menstrual products—a situation made possible by the fact that these items aren’t deemed a basic human necessity, which means they’re subject to sales tax under current tax codes. Since the average person who menstruates will use 9,100 tampons over the course of a lifetime, that ...
How To Celebrate Earth Day All Year Long
Every year, we celebrate Earth on a single dedicated day—Earth Day. But how can we show our planet a bit more love and support throughout the entire year? David Bauer, CEO at Matters Media, explains how we can make small, positive adjustments to our daily habits that can have a huge impact on this place ...
It’s Rope, Not Dope: Learn About Hemp’s Rocky History in the U.S.—And How You Can Help Shape Its Future
To celebrate the 10th annual Hemp History Week June 3–9, 2019, we’re going to clear up some of the confusion around hemp. It’s gotten a bad rap because, like marijuana, it comes from the cannabis plant. But unlike marijuana, this nutritious oilseed and useful fiber crop, doesn’t contain enough of the psychoactive ingredient, THC, to ...
A Sustainable Solution: Meet Thrive Market Paper Products
At Thrive Market, we’re always working to develop sustainable solutions for everyday basics. From natural body care essentials to eco-friendly cleaning products, we think it’s important to go beyond the kitchen to provide options that are better for you and the planet. One category where we particularly hope to have a big impact is paper ...