Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials.

This problem gets worse as cars get bigger and heavier, no matter what they are powered by.

An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air.

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

Plastic pollution in our oceans is a big deal. These designers went out and collected some to create this surprising collection of items that look quite luxurious.

Something my friend told me the other day made me rethink the plastic straw debate.

Most glass buildings are a problem, but just banning them is the wrong solution.

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.

Hiking through the Adirondacks, and why we should protect it.

New studies find that sales are big and getting bigger. It's time to give them a safe place to ride.

If you're not into bar soap, here's an innovative option for liquid hand soap.

Listen to scientists, not industry lobbyists, and just keep cleaning.

Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground.

Mountain gorillas have become the only wild apes whose population numbers are known to be improving.

There are only two northern white rhinos left, and they are both female; but now scientists have created two viable embryos and there is hope.

Perhaps the school should offer a course on parenting instead, so this problem is solved for the next generation.

The new interpretive center has earned certification from the Sustainable Sites Initiative, and features a green roof planted with native prairie grasses.

The big Glastonbury music festival is getting new composting loos

For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development.

Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste?

Molded out of plant-based bioplastics and sitting on a wooden base, this curvaceous piece combines traditional craftsmanship and new industrial design.

Researchers at Stanford found a way to speed up the process of breaking down Styrofoam and other types of polystyrene, with help from mealworms.

They're not as green as they seem.

As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability?

Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable.

Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger.

Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us.

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.

The beauty industry has a long way to go, but these companies prove that change is in the air.

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.

Remove the water.

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!

Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.

Feast your eyes on the frozen foods available with no waste at the Globus Hypermarket in the Czech Republic

George's species fell victim to cannibal snails introduced to combat African snails, one of Earth's worst invasive species

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.