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What's the scoop on green web hosting?

We're no IT geniuses, but we can help you figure out how to go green in your Internet ventures.




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What is carbon capture?

What is carbon capture and storage? Often touted as a viable solution to the growing problem of irreversible climate change, carbon capture - also known as CCS




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What is carbon insetting?

From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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From Cree, a budget LED that won't make Edison roll over in his grave

Cree makes a game-changing jump into consumer lighting with affordable LED bulbs that resemble the energy-hogging incandescents of yesteryear.




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A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out

Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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From Cree, a 3-way LED bulb that really, truly goes 3 ways

Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see.




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Your clothes' biggest eco impact isn't what you think

Turns out that how—and how often—you wash your clothes makes a huge difference.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Beautiful vegan winter hats, scarves, and gloves

Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hats off to Brittany: Lovely photos of ladies in lace

Embracing their local heritage, young women in Brittany, France are paying homage to the region's legacy of lace.



  • Arts & Culture

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10 laundry tips that won't stain the environment

Just a few simple changes in your laundry routine can make a big difference, and you already have many of the best natural laundry products in your pantry.




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What's a runner to wear in the stifling heat?

Looking for the best gear for summer running? Here are some eco-friendly fashion tips so you can hit the trails in style.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Bentley Christie is crazy about worms, composting worms that is

Composting worms couldn't have asked for a better advocate than Bentley Christie. Meet this amazing entrepreneur, scientist, and worm wrangler.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What if the stars were as bright as the Los Angeles skyline?

Living in a city certainly has its charms, but light pollution definitely isn't one of them!



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What if you could buy a smartphone in parts?

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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What is Facebook Paper, and why will you use it?

In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.'



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Want to be left alone? There's an app for that

Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Why that FarmVille rabbit looks like Natalie Portman

On the occasion of the new mobile launch, we talked to the FarmVille animators about how the country critters come to (virtual) life.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Remember those ads that predicted the future?

In 1994, AT&T ran a series of ads that got much of it right, but missed the big thread.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Where's that kitchen of the future we were promised?

In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Rebate apps that focus on organic food

If you use apps like SavingStar or ibotta, you'll want to know about these apps, too.




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Dim Sum Warriors: The food that fights in comics

This is one fun way to learn a language and play with your food.




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5 apps that teach kids about money

Teach your kids about saving, spending, budgeting, and investing with one of these 5 fun apps for your iPhone.




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Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting?

A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens.



  • Protection & Safety

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How to set up Snapkidz, a Snapchat for kids

This worry-free form of the popular multimedia chatting app limits children's activities to drawing and taking photos to store on your device.




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Want to ace that test? There's an app for that.

Improve your study habits and track your learning progress with these 5 study-aid apps.




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Is hate 'green'?

Major brands continue to fund hate speech in the midst of major green makeovers. Will they be called out?



  • Research & Innovations

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What is 'USDA process verified'?

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.




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Mom 'shocked' that Nutella isn't healthy, wins lawsuit

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.




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Six American cars that wave the flag

Detroit is back from the brink with some cars worth a second look. It's not just about bankruptcy anymore.




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What should I wear for my bike commute to work?

The thing is, I’ve never done a bike commute before and don’t really bike that often in general. I’m a style-conscious guy so of course my first concern i




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What Carmageddon taught us about behavioral economics

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los




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What can Canada's forgotten Turbo train teach us about nostalgia and innovation?

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'




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A taxidermy-themed storage solution that's minus the fur, plus the fixie

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'



  • Remodeling & Design

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What does happiness have to do with leadership? A lot more than you think

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.




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9 professions that should be extinct but aren't

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.




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What's your opposite job? This tool will tell you

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.




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6 things that make a workplace great

High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs.




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Old white men are clogging up the upper ranks of business, so what should we do about it?

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Find your passion? If only it were that simple

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.




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9 stories from 2018 that made us feel good

From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world.



  • Arts & Culture

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This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.



  • Arts & Culture

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Students create robot that can throw a Frisbee

Nationwide competition encourages kids to put their robot-building skills to the test.



  • Research & Innovations

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15 Easter egg fillers that won't go to waste

Skip the plastic toys and try these creative ideas.




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What is cap and trade?

Cap and Trade is a market-based policy tool for protecting human health and the environment. Learn more.



  • Climate & Weather

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Article shows what really happened to the 2010 climate bill

A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.




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What to make of the latest attacks on the EPA

Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters.




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What kind of storage containers will handle all my gear?

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash




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A better business shirt that's easy on the Earth

Tuckerman & Co.'s student founders are working their values from 'dirt to shirt.'



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Website only stocks products that last a lifetime

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.