When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter

Handmade from discarded items, this collection of young designers' chic jewelry shows that 'waste' is merely a mentality, not a fact.

Plastic pollution in our oceans is a big deal. These designers went out and collected some to create this surprising collection of items that look quite luxurious.

A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.

Mayor says "Such tank-like SUVs do not belong in the city"

Researchers concluded that the spill probably doesn't pose a significant environmental risk, but the ash contained heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.

“The dangerous conditions behind the Kingston disaster were not isolated."

A town is prevented from creating regulations stricter than the state's rules, despite residents' concerns about groundwater contamination.

Filipino activists had been charged with trespassing in December 2009 to document toxic coal ash.

The EPA pledged new regulations after the TVA coal ash spill, but has been sitting on two proposals for two years now, and the problems that led to TVA are still rampant nationwide.

The coal industry continues to fight for profits over people, even though coal ash is extremely toxic.

In advance of EPA's coal ash standards, a mother of four talks about her family's health problems due to nearby coal ash ponds.

A giant wave of pollution glop in 2008 convinced the EPA to regulate coal dumps more closely. But the Trump administration is changing that.

The award-winning DropBucket is a recycled cardboard trash can that can be reused and/or recycled.

How urban waste management is wising up.

There's an "epidemic" of unused vacation days in the United States. This startup wants participating companies' employees to trade them in for plan contributions, or booking flights and hotel accommodations.

The fashion designer says she doesn't "just chuck stuff into a washing machine because it's been worn."

If you're not into bar soap, here's an innovative option for liquid hand soap.

Yet another study weighs in on the most efficient way to clean dirty dishes.

A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.

We've scratched the surface of Sierra magazine's Cool Schools list on Treehugger before, but this time I've decided to dig into one of the schools so we can learn more about what

iGEM team encourages 'materials activists' to build their own biodegradable drones with downloadable do-it-yourself plans.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.

Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.

Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

Two are doing well, but the rest aren't doing nearly enough, according to Stand.earth.

His analysis is both informative and humorous – a perfect way to spur people to action.

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.

We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable.

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.

Both offer a 'dream version' of yourself, but one is far trendier than the other.

Surely there's a way to ditch our wasteful, disposable habits.

The World Cup is starting: here's a football they won't be wanting.

This company seems to think there's a chance you'll be safer in the water if you look a teensy bit like a lionfish. We remain, um, skeptical.

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

Don’t expect spotlights, airbrushing, waif-like models or a minimalist catwalk. The fashion show at PalletFest in Dever, featuring upcycled one-of-a-kind garments, was much more colorful and crafty.

Today, September 6th, Trash Tycoon officially launches! It's been a long, hard, fun road getting to this point, and we owe a special thanks to all the beta testers who have been playing and submitting bugs and comments on the forums.

Public washrooms really are just as important as public roads because, in both cases, people gotta go.

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

We have to stop building highways and start building toilets as we face a whole new public bathroom crisis.

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Flatbed Cider Co. offers two all new hand-crafted ciders made from the apples and pears that made the Northwest famous. Look for our Crisp Apple Cider and Pear Cider at restaurants and retailers throughout Washington State and Oregon.

Power washing is made even easier with POWERflow+ Technology by Briggs & Stratton. This pressure washer allows you to do deep cleaning, remove mold and mildew and reach second stories.

Brand Ambassador Shay Mitchell shows you how