The Washington Post has proposed the worst idea I've heard in a while.

Single use plastic waste is a fundamental driver of a linear system that is hard to bend.

They do this every few years. Will this one be any more successful?

As we wait for President Obama and the State Department to make a decision on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, talk seems to have shifted away from why the pipeline should be rejected to what should be done in the event the project is approved.

All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.

I used to say that Vision Zero here was a joke, but now it is, in fact a tragedy.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

They say it's the new megatrend: customers without cars.

The parts of New York City with the lowest density have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection.

This is one of those rare times when we tell you store-bought is better than homemade!

Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.

Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!

The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.

It will help you to spend time outdoors, supplement your food supply, and teach kids about the life cycle of plants.

William Nordhaus und Paul Romer

Can the hospitality industry learn something when a French chef with a degree in logistics opens a no waste restaurant in London?

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.

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.

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.

Here are a few shade plants that will add end-of-summer colour to your shady patches.

Can one device to it all? Should it? Has its time finally come?

Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.

Aluminum is replacing plastic to deceive "environmentally conscious consumers" into buying an equally damaging single use container.

I am beside myself with excitement over drywall and linoleum.

There is more to a house than just walls. Danish company COBOD tells the truth about it.

Apple just bought its first load of greener aluminum. But you cannot call it carbon-free.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.

With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession.

In fact, it'll likely make you feel worse because it doesn't reflect who you truly are.

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?

Regulatory action is needed to protect women and their unborn children from the chemicals in household products.

Google Reader is gone on July 1, but our RSS feed isn't going anywhere.

As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying

+ Indulge your budding foodie with LoooLo Textiles organic munchy toys, which in addition to being beautifully designed, are biodegradable. A set of bagel, lox and cream cheese, a fresh PB & J, and a burger piled high with the works will infuse

TreeHugger and UNEP announce return of World Environment Day Blogging Competition.

Let the blogging begin! Help determine the winner of the Rio+20 Blogging Competition.

TreeHugger is nominated in the green category of the 16th Webby Awards. It's an honor to be nominated, and it's all thanks to you, dear reader.

Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition!

Our new mobile version is designed for the small screen.

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.

Coming to a bathroom near you.

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.

The bacteria are winning.

Scientists decided to put the old five-second rule to the test, to prove once and for all whether there is any truth to it.

The Atlantic writer challenged the notion that scented means clean.

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.