I finally stumbled upon wabi-sabi. But somehow I have always known it.

The strange story of a fight against composting laws, by a community that loves composting

New study on fish oil benefits has some foibles, the least of which is it's not fish oil.

An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

We are ancient animals entering the Anthropocene era. How can the lessons of our past help us find health and meaning in our future?

Gift givers around the world can benefit from this advice

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.

Feast your eyes on the frozen foods available with no waste at the Globus Hypermarket in the Czech Republic

George's species fell victim to cannibal snails introduced to combat African snails, one of Earth's worst invasive species

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -- Mary Oliver

This nickel structure as strong as titanium but four to five times lighter could do double duty as a battery

Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.

This study provides shocking statistics on unsafe motorist behavior, but aims to give urban planners new tools for safer shared roads

Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

What's your TreeHugger motto?

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

Sometimes we have to decide between "neighborhood character" or carbon emissions and density. A new Passive House in Vancouver is a good example.

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.

Oliver Wainright of the Guardian calls for a rethink of the way we put buildings together and take them apart.

Anyone who says that a building has to be demolished because the plan doesn't suit modern uses is either lying or incompetent. Just look at this.

Digital photography has made us lose the wretched chemicals and excess paper of the Polaroid era. So if you want to save a summer memory, you can do it in organic chocolate.

Honeybees in France are producing unusual-colored honey. Their sweet tooth may be to blame.

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.

A response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of inspiring conscious consumerism.

73% of chocolate comes from Africa, and much of it is worked by children, virtually in a state of slavery

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.

There's already a global cocoa shortage, but prices haven't risen enough to make it worthwhile for cocoa farmers. They're switching to rubber instead.

It's hard, in these days when we worry about sugar and additives and obesity. What to do?

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!

Whether it's fair trade, organic, handmade, tree-to-bar, or direct trade that you're looking for, these companies have something delectable for everyone.

As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.

Homemade popsicles are one of my favorite summer treats, particularly when it’s too hot to bake or cook.

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way

Bun in the oven? Have a bonbon!

When buying high-quality chocolate, there are many logos, seals, and terms that can make the process of selection rather complicated. Here's a quick look at the various terms and what they all mean.

Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.

There are many reasons to celebrate chocolate, not least of all for the surprising health benefits a bar of high-quality dark chocolate brings with it. What are you waiting for?

Unless we start paying cacao farmers more, we could be inadvertently contributing to the end of chocolate as we know it.

A report reveals that major chocolate companies buy cocoa from illegally-cleared national parks in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil.

This version contains no added sugar or oil, and yet it tastes fantastic.