Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.

A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.

Most of the english speaking world has the day off today, in what started as a tradition of helping and sharing, and ended up at the mall.

The technology makes for better energy generation and a better window.

Built using traditional and local techniques of construction, this distinctive structure sits on the edge of a national forest and a long-vanished lake.

What happens when you find bees have made your home into their hive? You call Mike 'The Bee Guy' and document it their removal.

And in the meantime, the bodacious bovine has become a social media star and will receive a full pardon … as soon as they can get her out of the woods.

They are building "five great houses that are comfortable to live in and will have happy occupants."

After thousands of euros' worth of damage, the tourism board is begging young people to be more respectful.

Apparently kids are meant to be seen and not heard.

Children. Alone in the forest. At night.

Using someone else's tools and space has forced me to adjust my approach to cooking.

Raid other rooms for items that can help you cook more efficiently.

Open terrace in Kimmel Center was too hot or too noisy; now it's fixed.

Partnering with a forest conservation non-profit to plant a tree for every watch purchased, Analog Watch Co. creates chic timepieces out of recycled wood.

Almost two years after a ketchup snub sparked a patriotic backlash in Ontario, sales for French's ketchup remain strong.

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

A mixture of leftover citrus rinds and vinegar is an easy, food-safe way to cut ants off at the pass.

We used to be able to justify burning a bit of fossil gas, but we cannot anymore.

Northern Arizona University student from a range of departments built the charging station piece-by-piece to educate fellow students on the energy used by their gadgets.

The shiny sticker generates energy from movement.

It's the first plant plant of its kind in the states that generates electricity from the temperature differences in the ocean.

And put away your phone if you are on vacation.

Why are our cities being designed around the needs of the trucks instead of vice versa?

It takes the controversial stance that more fish doesn't necessarily mean better fish.

Blogging like it's 1999 might make sense for a lot of people.

For those of us who actually live in rustic homes in cold climates, the household items that define the 'hygge' decorating trend are a matter of survival.

It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters.

"Brains: The Mind as Matter" at the Wellcome Collection features 150 objects including real brains, anatomical models and artworks, and more.

A design for a rolling, folding, flatpack everything-in-one-place portable kitchen.

Vegans will love this cookbook that has grown out of a popular Indian food blog. Now it's possible to enjoy classics like tofu-paneer in spinach and chicken-free balti.

Witches are holding events to publically curse the guy.

He started an institute for making the world more playful and loving.

Image via: Flickr Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego is hosting weekly events titled "The Green Side of Sting" each friday in March. Each week a new, local, green group will host a green event at the club, bringing green fashion, sustainable energy and

Two new pieces in NRDC's Switchboard blog remind us that the debate over corn ethanol subsidies is alive and well; and illustrate, through two new reports, the benefits of ditching Federal support altogether. The first, from the

A year-long experiment in the Bronx proved it's possible to switch from overly processed to freshly prepared meals.

The fast food chain will also take old plastic toys and melt them down for repurposing.

It creates as much CO2 as a million transatlantic flights. Why isn't this a bigger deal?

Your phone makes it easier and safer.

Why own a fondue pot when you can borrow one?

Commercial kitchens are really expensive to build. Why not share?

Here's one room in the house that might benefit from a bit more tech.

Bitcoin mining uses so much power that it may well turn into an environmental disaster.

A Jordanian permaculture teacher is exploring the intersect between environmentalism and spirituality. Her work could take permaculture mainstream in the Middle East.

It's a moveable feast of cheaper, cooler, greener electricity for building blockchains.

The first Freakonomics book was a lot of fun; the second less so, as it sort of devolved into "if the scientific consensus and/or coast-hugging liberal elite are for it, we are against it" type of thing. Hence Freakonomics Watch; or perhaps it should

We're well aware of the importance of health when it comes to preparing foods in the kitchen—between Salmonella, E. Coli, and a variety of other

Do we need hyperloops? No, we need trains that work.

It may be the most expensive and useless green roof ever built

Located in Rotterdam, this Concept House features a huge rooftop garden, and uses natural heating and cooling techniques to keep maintenance costs down.