Plastic cutlery makes top 10 list of trash items found on beaches
New study shows how the coronavirus moves around an office
This luxurious tiny house is powered by coffee grounds (Video)
Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.
Reusable coffee cup trial launches at Gatwick airport
Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight.
Can a Starbucks become "a beloved community hub"?
Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?
Starbucks announces yet another sustainability initiative
Don't toss apple cores and banana peels on the ground
You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea.
Why such hype over Pizza Hut's new round compostable box?
Young Republican voters won't support climate denial, poll finds
A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.
Good news! Wind and solar power double under Obama
During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.
Salomon unveils running shoes that get turned into ski boots
The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.
Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe
The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.
KEEN has launched its 'most durable, consciously-constructed' boot yet
Hunter's 'vegan edit' includes nearly 300 certified vegan products
Along with the iconic Hunter rainboot, the company has a huge collection of items that have no animal materials or animal by-products during the manufacturing process.
From frivolous to finely-tuned: How my clothes habit has evolved
Pop-up playground for adults built in Montreal square
Wood architecture meets nature in new community in Copenhagen
How we get around determines what we build, and also determines much of our carbon footprint
City, suburb or country? Where's the best place to ride out this crisis?
It's time to take back the streets for people who walk, run, or bike
I finally found a perfect shampoo alternative
After years of no-shampoo approaches, I found a way to clean my hair that actually works for me.
Say no to DIY sunscreen
The great sunscreen fallacy: Lack of sun exposure might be killing us
Deli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect
Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.
Delta's uniform debacle proves how toxic clothes can be
Cross-country ski industry wants to eliminate toxic wax
The same chemicals that help skiers to glide cause harm to human health and the natural environment.
The future of almonds is uncertain
Bring on the bugs! Young Britons are ready for ethical, sustainable protein
A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.
UN evaluates principles to ensure safe and healthy workplaces
Is it a new era, where architects should be held to account for the environmental impact of their work?
Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar
Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.
Show moms around the world some love by choosing Fairtrade for Mother's Day
As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.
Seattle Chocolates: Decadent flavors from ethically-sourced ingredients, now feeding the hungry
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.
World Cup teams won't be using these soccer balls found washed up on beaches
Stunning aerial shot wins Landscape Photographer of the Year Award
Psychedelic twisting tunnel is a new summer pavilion
This year's specially designed and built pavilion looks like a colourful worm on the ground.
Significant levels of formaldehyde found in British houses
Why in the world would anyone want a computer-driven wooden nail gun?
What lies beneath: The Spinnanker foundation works like a tree
Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America
Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.
Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves
If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.
I AM. Yoga Mat Bag Weaves Function, Style and Social Change
Zeal Releases Stylish Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil
This lunch bag is disguised as a fabulous purse
Junk food causes irreversible damage to young men's fertility
New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.
The Weekend Recap: Friday-Sunday, July 29, 30 & 31, 2011
With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered over the weekend, July 29, 30, and 31, 2011.Animals Jaymi told us that
Bull Breaks Out of NYC Slaughterhouse, Runs for Freedom (Video)
On Wednesday, a bull scheduled for slaughter in a halal butcher's shop in Queens, New York decided that it wasn't on board with its fate. So it broke out and didn't look back, sprinting down Liberty Avenue (how appropriate!),
The Trash Tycoon Facebook Game Launches Today!
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.