Plastic bottles are the most common litter in European waterways
A report found that bottles have surpassed bags and straws when it comes to prevalence in freshwater rivers.
Waymo may get a $465 million tax credit for buying 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids
Throwaway Economy Headed for Junk Heap of History
The challenge is to re-evaluate the materials we consume and the way we manufacture products so as to cut down on waste.
Doing Away With Disposable Packaging
Go Box founder Laura Weiss has worked hard to make Portland (foodie paradise) just a little more sustainable, waste wise, with her system of reusable to go containers.
6 ways to do good with your old cell phone
Donating your old cell phones to these causes will keep them out of landfills and help others too.
Norway's capital adding 70 new electric buses
Why scientific proof isn't always needed to justify concerns
The Guardian's Kara Moses asks, "Do we need conclusive scientific proof to become concerned about an issue?" I think not, because sometimes even conclusive proof isn't enough for government and society to act.
EPA ruling on Roundup pesticides heavily swayed by Monsanto-backed studies
When reviewing the safety of glyphosate, the Environmental Protection Agency considered just five independent studies, and 27 industry-funded studies.
Cool Your World this Summer with Seven Simple Ways to Save With ENERGY STAR
The dog days of summer are right around the corner and homeowners are looking for ways to
Let's get circular; it is the only way we won't end up buried in garbage
Six ways to transform the built environment
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows how thinking circular could change the way we live for the better.
9 Records Blown Away by Superstorm Sandy
She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records.
How one American family has moved away from fossil fuels
"Being the Change" is proof that weaning oneself off fossil fuels is not only possible, but also joyful and fun for a young suburban family.
It's time for a revolution in the way we look at buildings
BMW proposes elevated e-bike cycleways to ease congestion & speed commutes
Instead of banning cars from city centers, this automaker recommends elevated roads for electric bikes & scooters to ease congestion and emissions.
11 ways to accessorize the green way
10 ways to live better electrically
The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts.
10 ways to green your work ethic
A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line.
XPrize is giving away $20 million for a new technology that makes something good out of CO2
The competition is looking for new ideas for capturing the emissions from fossil fuels and turning them into something useful instead of harmful.
Happy 10th Birthday, Bitcoin. Now go away before you fry us all.
The Bitcoin is the Hummer of speculative vehicles; let's hope it doesn't make it to its Bar Mitzvah.
French solar roadway declared "a complete flop"
We're thinking about food in the wrong way
Teenager invents way to videochat with your pet, give it treats
The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture.
Google Street View Lets You See the Sights of Midway Atoll
The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer.
Why I always travel with a paper map in hand
Streetfilms and a sock puppet ride the 14th Street Busway
Nobody is taking away your air conditioner; there are lots of alternatives to HFCs
Great Lakes days away from record ice cover
This long, cold winter has created the most ice cover on the Great Lakes in 20 years—and with ice cover usually at its peak in mid-March, there's still time for records to be broken.
10 ways to reject capitalism in your personal life
Residents of Mallorca want cruise ships to go away
The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life.
Ramblers Way Creates Sustainable Luxury Casual Wear for Fall 2011
Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits
Most Huggable: A Vegan Passover, Exotic EcoCities, Little House On The Freeway + More
5 ways to get enough fiber in your diet
Bold effort underway to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction
With fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the wild, the 'panda of the sea' is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Now a crazy plan might just save them.
Norway challenges H&M on its sustainability claims
The Norwegian Consumer Authority thinks the fast fashion company is misleading shoppers with its so-called Conscious Collection.
Why do kitchens look the way they do?
Kitchen manufacturer figures out new ways to use more electricity
4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable
A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that's a true pleasure to visit.
Happy 83rd Birthday, American beer can. Now go away.
There is no place for you in a healthy, circular economy, and this is nothing to celebrate
11 ways to green your laundry
Doing laundry uses up a lot of energy and releases tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. Here are some tips for reducing your impact.
10 ways to make your garden more green
How green does your garden really grow? Top 10 tips for making sure your garden is chemical free and growing strong.
Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet
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.'
Czech out the Oppidum, the ultimate apocalypse hideaway
5 fun ways to get free stuff on Black Friday
Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.
New York Subway Train Filled With Apples Is Emptied Onto Platform, Illustrates Food Waste (Video)
Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the
20 unexpected ways to use apples
From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie.
Museum roof in Norway held up by a forest of columns
Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings.
Is Buying Local Food the Best Way to Go on a Carbon Diet?
In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.