Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

If you’re thinking about getting some ink, consider these potential health risks before you commit.

Need something to serve your organic Super Bowl chili out of? Here's the inside scoop...

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Two small studies found that when people gave money they were happier than those who spent it on themselves.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

San Jose City Council selects two sites for "sleeper cabin"-based housing communities for the homeless, after years of discussion and local opposition.

Biodegradable items like apple cores or banana peels can be litter too. Here's an array of reasons why you shouldn't toss them outside.

Directions to emergency shelters are displayed on digital billboards across the Swedish capital when temps get dangerously cold.

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.

I have some hobbies I take seriously, but I have others I do for the sheer joy of doing it. An essay celebrates dabbling.

If you're at all introverted, or just enjoy chilling at home with your pets, kids, or partner, JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out— could be for you.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

Researchers say they've identified a universal code of human morality.

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

Millennials are intrigued by furniture rental companies because it's less trouble and good for the planet.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

Shelterbus is a retrofitted coach bus that serves as a mobile emergency shelter for the homeless in Toronto.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

From companies to celebrities, bad apologies are only making things worse.

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

Netflix and other streaming video services have a climate footprint, but it's not as bad as the headlines say.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.