This multifunctioning stair hides a generous bookcase underneath.

Could this be even more encouraging than a FitBit to get up and walk around?

On Monday, a molasses pipeline (yes, that's a thing!) leaked 1,400 tons -- 233,000 gallons -- of molasses into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor and it has turned into a killer mess with no quick solution.

Last week, 233,000 gallons of molasses spilled into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor killing thousands of fish, eels, crabs and other aquatic life. And the damage continues to worsen.

Over the course of three months, previously clean mussels picked up a slew of contaminants from the waters of Puget Sound.

Mandatory solar panels are not the biggest deal here.

We've written about e-paper here and while the idea seems nifty, it's hard not to think that improving online readers might be the best option rather than adding another electronic gadget to the overladen waste stream. But in a new study from the

Do not mail them to the President.

In stark contrast to other flat-pack furniture designs, Groovebox is meant to be as simple to put together as possible, with no fasteners, tools, or mammoth assembly instructions needed.

This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize.

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.

The motion is non-binding, but that doesn't mean it doesn't matter.

My favorite day of the year is a shadow of its former self.

No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus.

For all those of you who insist on green lawns, for your kids to play on or your dogs to roll in, you still don't have to lay down a carpet of thirsty bluegrass, which 95% of American lawns

That's compared to 624 in the whole of 2017...

The state of Maryland has already shown a proclivity towards environmental programs—it has embraced wind power via positive legislation, for one. Now, it's going to clean up its wetlands. The Maryland chapter of the

This company proves that plastic waste can be a valuable resource.

Finally one state is putting a stop to the "exfoliocean." Hopefully others will follow its lead, forcing companies to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.

The autonomous robot allows scientists to more safely study polar enviroments and also collects valuable information on ice conditions for climate research.

Yes, it's actually possible!

Exposed by low tide and bereft of a cooling breeze, the mollusks overheated to the point of cooking.

Deep from the innards of the TreeHugger test kitchen (ok, there's no TH test kitchen, just the hordes of us hungry bloggers trying to keep both budget and taste buds happy) emerges a new, quick, and decidedly healthy everyday

This month, BookHugger presents The Agile City by James S. Russell. Readers can order a discounted copy today and watch a recording of the live discussion above.

This month, BookHugger presents Let Them Eat Shrimp by Kennedy Warne. Readers can order a discounted copy.Watch live streaming video from treehuggerlive at livestream.com Vital Mangroves On The Edge Of

Watching a flock of 40 heritage birds grow proved to be an unexpected pleasure.

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.

TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.

They keep piling it on Florida's beaches, but they can't keep it up.

Because “the pursuit of speed is a moral imperative.”

If it weren't so subsidized, it would be a lot more expensive, and people might fly a lot less.

Sure, it'll only have nine seats. But the low cost carrier expects larger electric planes in service by 2027.

Knowing how to make a few sauces by heart is a skill we all can use.

These poignant and captivating images reveal the hidden beauty of our stellar origins.

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.

Woodzee founder opens a factory in his own hometown, to make wooden sunglasses from recycled materials.

These are the items that keep my bag light and my life easy.

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

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

For everything from stained sinks and burnt pots to baked-on grime, this simple 3-ingredient formula is eco-friendly, zero-waste, and actually works.

Gord Baird and Ann Baird have written the definitive guide.

With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000

A Dutch landscape architecture firm is proposing a clever way to help animals navigate the urban environment -- using the same infrastructure human city-dwellers rely on to get from place to place.

She was a never-ending source of amusement, with more quotes of the day than any other politician.

During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter.

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.

Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.

Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil