Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

A 24-year-old food scientist at the University of Copenhagen has developed a prototype that could potentially save millions of lives.

If you've been around the green scene for some time, you may feel some ideas get a little tired over time. That could have been the case for bags from recycled tires, but ever since I got one (not from this brand, of course) I've

Boring old bee hives get exciting with these curly shaped structures, built by bees that don't sting.

Once a niche profession or eccentric hobby, beekeeping is trending amongst DIYers and trendy urbanites.

"Since the mid-90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped by nearly 20 percent."

Bike lanes carry the shock troops in the never-ending war on the car.

A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.

All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth.

The moral of the story is: Don't go out and try to shoot lions.

The moral of the story is: Some people are awful, some people are heroes, and baby chimps are irresistable.

After breaking into a game reserve to hunt rhinos, not much was left of the three poachers.

Purr, snuggle, awww, repeat.

For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community.

Rising out of surrounding trees and rock, this playful little area takes its design cues from local bird habitats and the town's skiing traditions.

Here's the hot poop on a toilet with a conveyor belt to move the stuff out of sight, out of mind.

Who says loos have to be boring and utilitarian?

photo: US Fish & Wildlife Service via flickr White nose syndrome, a disease caused by exposure to a particular fungus, first discovered in 2006, has been afflicting bats in the eastern United States and appears to be spreading. Considering that it's

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

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.

These lockable aluminum panniers might be the answer to my prayers.

This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light.

In the end it needs to work, fit the budget and be easy to install. To divide our spaces, we opted for low-VOC drywalls, locally made in Spain. That way, no floors or ceilings shall be harmed!

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.

It would be nice to hang out in one of these right now.

Looking at how one firm, Bergmeyer, is returning to work raises some questions.

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.

Realizing that recycling isn't working, the chain will be eliminating single-use cups and coffee bags.

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

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As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.

You've heard of starchitects, well here's a super-star engineer: welcome to Ove Arup's world.

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.

TreeHugger is nominated in the green category of the 16th Webby Awards. It's an honor to be nominated, and it's all thanks to you, dear reader.

New research comparing Amish and urban-dwelling babies in Ohio finds a notable difference in fecal bacteria.

They could also make their vehicles less deadly, but let's put the onus on the cyclist first.

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.

Launched at CES, this car has everything to keep you entertained because "young people like IT toys."

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan

Ulmart’s stunning growth continues unabated as sales for the first six months of 2014 were up 31% in a year-on-year comparison. Sequential quarterly growth increased by 47%.

Blu Homes Breezehouse is the Real Simple and This Old House "2014 Dream Home of the Year."

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