We take a tour of a sustainable factory that turns discarded glass into durable building materials.

A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and

How a floating pool could help filter this city's contaminated waters so residents can once again enjoy them.

A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers.

Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there's actually far more at play.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space.

You don't want it in your life. Do everything to avoid it.

Voting with your wallet has its time and place, but sometimes it's best just to leave the wallet at home.

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and

Hundreds of people weathered the blizzard last Sunday to support New Amsterdam's Wintermarket in lower Manhattan. The New Amsterdam Market is not your

Engineering students come up with a hyperloop pod that floats on air.

The OCADU project won a Wood Works! award and will probably win a lot more to come.

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects win design competition.

It's your guide to conquering the grocery store as efficiently as possible.

Created by BIG and WeWork, this open-plan school in NYC offers another model for education.

This modular curtain could help existing buildings photosynthesize oxygen and get rid of pollution in cities.

This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space.

This is what happens when LEDs get cheaper and better: designers use more of them. Someone predicted this once.

Steve Webb thinks we should tax upfront carbon like cigarettes, and we should build in wood and stone.

Love chocolate? Help protect endangered cacao trees and the livelihoods of the Asháninka people.

Now confirmed, the legendary boiling river deep in the Amazon was long considered an impossibility due to its distance from active volcanoes.

The jungle wasn't untouched rainforest after all.

The answer is pretty surprising.

Biologists are now beginning to get a better idea of what urban bears are up to when they think no one is watching.

"She was an amazing animal," says one of the rescued otter's keepers. "She taught a lot of people about conservation."

A federal study of sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez supertanker spilled around 30,000,000 gallons of oil about 25 years ago has concluded that the otters have returned to pre-spill numbers.

Nine of these giant endangered animals have died recently; all at roughly the same time and place. What’s going on?

Study indicates the effects of low levels of oil contamination are worse than anticipated

The aquarium and wildlife rescue center uses a unique heat pump system to cover 98% of its heating needs.

Yesterday, I published my review of David W. Orr's new book, a compilation of essays from the past three decades. As a follow up, here's a Q&A; that I did with professor Orr, who was gracious enough to answer all my questions.

This month, BookHugger presents Hope Is and Imperative by David Orr. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with Orr on May 25 at 3pm Eastern. (NOTE: The chat has been postponed one day and will

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today to get ready for the live chat with the authors on June 13 at 3pm

So often we read books on ecology that detail the downfall of a species or habitat. Finally, here is a book that does the opposite, explaining instead the incredible comeback of one of the most important locales for marine

This month, BookHugger presents The Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. Readers can order a discounted copy today and then join a live chat with the

Jacob's unpublished writings, essays and speeches from half a century ago seem just as vital and current as the day they were written.

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.

Author Peter Gleick joins TreeHugger for a live chat about the story behind bottled water and what it means for our culture and environment.

Becker's latest work is not only a how-to guide, but an invitation to reevaluate all aspects of your life.

This handbook to sustainable living will help you practice what you preach.

A gentle reminder to never, ever, Free Willy your goldfish.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.