The Organic Trade Association is hosting an online organic discussion and inviting everyone to participate in the #OrganicFestival.

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Fast, cheap, and high quality? That's right. Fast food does not have to be bad for you.

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.

A family ate organically for 2 weeks, reducing pesticides in their bodies big-time. Here's why it matters.

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.

Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how.

First the Danes fund the largest wind company in the U.S. Now the Spaniards are set to open a 24-megawatt solar plant in California. Why are American investors

MNN's lifestyle blogger put four organic rooibos teas to the taste test.

Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars.

Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea.

One of our food blogger's choices for responsibly made treats for your trick-or-treaters this Halloween that won’t break your budget.

The popular brand of ice cream will be made with non-rBST milk and cream, plus vanilla that's sustainably sourced.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.

Humane Society International is building temporary wildlife shelters for animals affected by the Australian bushfires on Kangaroo Island.

The USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan did a Q&A with The Washington Post about challenges for the organic food market.

Panera’s St. Louis Bread Co. in Missouri lets customers pay what they can.

At the SAME Café in Denver, Colorado, diners pay what they can for organic and local dishes.

A restaurant's reputation and, ultimately, bottom line depend on cleanliness. The dilemma for restaurant operators is that most products used for cleaning and p

Adding paint color inside your home can provide vibrancy, enhance your mood and create a sense of personality in an otherwise drab room.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

Hand sanitizers aren't as effective as soap and water, but sometimes they're a smart choice.

Farmers are producing less cocoa than the world demands. That doesn’t mean we’re running out of chocolate.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.

In the field or in front of the camera, these amazing animal conservationists have dedicated their lives towards protecting the Earth and its creatures.

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.

Psychologists wanted to know why some people are more likely than others to be proactive. Here’s what they found.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.

Many of the social media network's users were outraged to learn they could've been unwitting participants in the study.

When you share a rescue organization's posts or comment on them, it may not always be what's best for the shelter.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.

Scientists in Singapore have concocted a drug cocktail that can extend an animal's lifespan twofold.

A new retrospective study finds that 1980s-era cleanup of Boston Harbor was well worth it from a return on investment standpoint.

In the South Bronx, a 124-unit housing development with a rooftop farm combines low-income housing with an emphasis on healthy living and fresh food.

Researchers say the giant tsunami occured in the Cape Verde Islands 73,000 years ago.

Animals use the same wait-your-turn system that most humans do, say scientists who reviewed a series of animal studies.

Urban noise — and AC/DC — may be wreaking havoc on ecosystems.

Scientists complete the first-ever genome sequence of the deepest-living animal on Earth.

The Danes are helping kick-start Colorado's green energy economy.

Leave it to Shigeru Ban to breathe ingenious new life into the painfully abundant remains of a major catastrophe.

When people see animals everywhere in pop culture, they assume they're everywhere in real life.

A last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model.

Do you or your kids like candy canes, but do you dislike the dye and corn syrup they contain? Look no further.