Martín Azúa's latest rug design is made from esparto soles from the traditional spanish espadrilles. It will be used in Camper's shoe stores.

Last week I posted a stunning wooden bicycle, and the beautiful heritage of wooden ceilings in Andalusia from a series of wood design from Spain that Confeadera put together. Other works include the Fab Lab House, some

The Indignados (or "Outraged") have been camping in over 60 Spanish cities for almost 10 days now. What started on the 15th of May (hence the tag #15-M) via social networks has become some of the biggest and most peaceful

Timeless responsible furniture design on show at Qubique Berlin this week

In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened.

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."

Image credit: Bernd Sieker, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Does installing commercial rooftop solar PV (with the dark-colored PV cells) negate the effect of painting that same roof white to alleviate the "heat island" effect in

You'll get a perfectly crispy, golden exterior.

The origins of Joseph Pilates' regimented workout program began when he was sequestered in an internment camp in England during WWI.

The carbon footprint of concrete can be a whole lot better, if you make it out of carbon dioxide.

Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones.

If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth.

From blending beef with mushrooms, to boosting plant-based menu items, companies are doing a lot to cut back on meat.

A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else.

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.

The pace of cooking has slowed down because we suddenly have extra time.

Nothing exotic here, but it's all practical, versatile, and nutritious.

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.

A unique solar panel has been designed at Stanford that cools buildings by reflecting sunlight and radiating thermal energy out into space.

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

It is all about the progression through the spaces.

Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot.

Why aren't people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button.

We have been fans of Seattle's Graypants for a while; Seth, Jonathan and Jon "strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics." Most of the work we have shown

Two months after the Indian government stopped plans by UK-based Vedanta Resources to put a bauxite mine on a mountain held sacred by two indigenous tribal groups in Orissa, on the

Another reason that we have to use less of the stuff.

In order to prevent future pandemics, we need to change our relationship with wildlife

Though it sounds like a technical term more suited for computer programming, avicaching is actually a growing practice that encourages birders to collect and share their data from bird-watching through an internationally known phone app.

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy

Because why shouldn't cats get a beautiful sofa of their own?

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

These beautiful and affordable handcrafted timepieces, made from natural and renewable materials, could also serve as a catalyst for conversations about sustainable goods.

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.

High Fashion from roadkill? We also have an art installation that sent Estonians into the trees, egg nog pancakes, the year in gingerbread design, and more.

In a pretty self-explanatory piece, Bogota-based Unodot studio executes a simple useful idea for small spaces.

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

In general flax has a relatively small environmental impact - and it gets even better when its organic. That's why companies like Libeco have decided to make organic lines.

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

The ENGO charging station uses kinetic tiles and solar panels to charge up to 14 smartphones at a time, and provides free WiFi access and an emergency phone.

Trudeau doesn't seem to understand what 'climate emergency' means.

Here's an intriguing alternative to single-use plastics -- sourced from avocado!

Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people.

Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.

It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House.

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.