It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.

Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla

Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations

The solar cell can be stretched, bent and compressed without substantially affecting performance.

The sustainable fashion design competition is encouraging Asia’s emerging fashion designers to create mass-market clothing with minimal textile waste.

The fashion event's EcoChic Design Awards inspire Asia’s emerging fashion talent to create with minimal textile waste.

The dead ones washing up on beaches are "just the tip of the iceberg."

Jeff Bezos' purchase is just another step in the long march away from newsprint.

Plastic waste has been diverted from the city's shoreline to create a cost-effective, green space alternative.

The city hopes to combat overtourism by getting visitors off the beaten track and doing more useful things.

It was already bad enough that a Chinese boat crashed into the Tubbataha reef, a protected coral reef off the coast of the Philippines, but what the coast guard found inside increased massively the size of the environmental disaster.

A six-year dispute over mislabeled shipping containers has been settled, but the world can learn an important lesson from this.

Are solar-powered trash cans a fuel-saving, money-saving way to keep the streets clean? Or are they worse than regular trash cans?

Awamaki Lab's fashion-forward collection successfully pairs Peruvian textiles with modern styles.

Born out of first-hand research in a Lima slum, this time and water-saving device is targeted at families that live without electricity or running water.

Designer Michelle Sheppard creates sustainable garments with a connection to cultural traditions.

The so-called 'transient lunar phenomena' has been stumping scientists for years – but an explanation may be in the works.

We apologize for the bad pun in the title, sometimes it's just hard to resist. Fair trade is a familiar concept to our readers. Aside from writing about well-known fair trade commodities like chocolate and coffee, we've also seen posts on everything

These photos reveal the horror of our disposable, consumerist culture and how it's ruining the most beautiful places on Earth.

Sure, you can buy one or you could put your DIY skills to the test and make one with materials you have on hand.

This quick project makes a useful emergency flashlight while recycling your leftover cardboard.

The small device is perfect for tiny homes or those wanting a convenient, yet electricity-free option.

The gruesome deaths raise serious questions about the practices of fishing trawlers.

In addition to its social conscience, Sweden is also extremely fashion conscious, and recent media debate plus campaigns by local group Rena Kläder (Clean Clothing) have brought ideas about ethical fashion to the forefront. Right on cue, in Sweden's

Renogy's rechargeable flashlight incorporates a host of useful features, including the ability to function as a backup battery for phones and other gadgets.

Fiji, probably the least favorite in an already disliked industry, is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the company has profited from greenwashing. Specifically, from greenwashing claims that its products are

From sweaters to wraps to plush leggings, these casual and comfortable pieces will keep you toasty all autumn long.

The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017.

Fresh demonstrations have broken out in Iran, where protesters who took to the streets last weekend in the country's northwestern provinces to demand protection for a dying lake were harshly

It's about time that someone did, too.

Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you.

The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today.

The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags.

Sixty-five porters and 75 yaks labored over two years to bring more than eight tons of trash down from the slopes of Mount Everest -- and into the hands of local artists.

While advertising her new film "Beauty & the Beast", Watson wants people to think about how and where clothes are made.

You can now view the energy and water efficiency performance of the company's North Carolina and Oregon data centers in real-time.

The rating system is attacked in 2012 for its 2002 standard and the timing couldn't be worse.

Packed with smart advice, this downloadable PDF is full of delicious recipes that can save you money and hassle.

Recycled Mississippi is traveling the length of one of America's iconic rivers, which also happens to be one of the most polluted, and filming a documentary along the way.

People are being killed every day and the problem is the design of our streets as much as the cars and drivers.

The unprecedented move means that these schools will have greater access to funding and registrations.

It has rejected recommendations that could divert some of the 300,000 tonnes of clothing that go to landfill each year.

It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem?

Starting in 2015, it will be illegal to leave computers and other electronic for curb-side pickup, as part of an effort to fight e-waste.

The USGBC, and their insanely popular rating system LEED, have been on the frontlines of the green building movement for quite a while. Everyone has taken a shot at them at least once. There’s all the talk about how the credits are

Of course the balance between environmental impact and personal

Today's technology makes dishwashers much more water and energy efficient than hand washing dishes. Here are some tips for taking that efficiency to the next level.

We’ve all ripped a pair of jeans, but we’re not all tailors. Nudie Jeans has a great solution.

Use these recommendations to create a wardrobe that feels as great as it looks.

Green roofs are wonderful things and lovely to look at, but there are other factors in play here.