Because the world needs yet more redundant, hard-to-recycle, battery-powered plastic toys whose novelty will wear off quickly.

Because every preschooler needs insecurity-boosting, sexualizing, toxic cosmetics to slather on their beautiful little faces!

Pinterest has released its list of predicted trends for next year, and it looks like TreeHugger's eco-minded philosophies are catching on.

It's not urgent in the big picture, but it's something we should be doing more.

It's a great way to spend time outside and travel for cheap.

A new downloadable planner from Citizenne Style can help you create a 10-day fashion plan using minimal items.

When my kids begged for an empty calendar, I was worried about the impact on my job, but a few strategies have kept everything on course.

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.

For some of the juices – all from well-known brands – drinking just 4 ounces a day is enough to cause concern.

The Florida legislation will go into effect in 2021 in an effort to protect the world’s third-largest barrier reef ecosystem.

Need help with the laundry? Head to the pantry.

If the harmful chemicals weren't bad enough, new research finds that many e-cigarettes also include unhealthy biological contaminants.

The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!

It’s downright Victorian, but alas, our rice is rife with arsenic – here’s how to enjoy it without the poison.

These delicious, healthy meals can be on the table within half an hour.

Fluffy little pieces of heaven, these vegan cupcakes boast that winning combination of caramel sweetness cut with just a tiny sprinkle of sea salt.

These delicious dessert squares skip the crust and the refined sugar. They're quick and easy to make for lightly sweet snacks during fall and winter.

Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert!

These are the most popular recipes from The Cooking Project this year, and I have to say, you all sure love your avocados!

A new UK study measures and compares the dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.

Gosh, there are a lot of ways to eat less meat. And a lot of ways to talk about it, too.

Reducing meat consumption is one of the best ways to help the environment. A new book offers many ideas for how to make it happen.

It's not a veggie burger. But there's a lot less beef in it than normal.

The rise in not-quite-vegetarian eating has a ripple effect that shouldn't be ignored.

A new microbial fuel cell can not only drastically reduce the amount of sludge from wastewater treatment plants, but can also produce clean energy at the same time.

Researchers have used abundant and inexpensive materials to create a tandem solar cell that can store solar energy as hydrogen for use at any time of day.

Virginia Tech researchers figure out how to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant which could drive down fuel cell costs.

The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water.

A micro fuel cell could extend mobile battery life and charge up portable devices, with just the addition of a little water.

This small hydrogen fuel cell charger promises a week of clean power for your gadgets. But is it ready for prime time?

Just one more reason for Big Oil and Big Coal to worry.

Goodbye car ownership, hello "mobility as a service."

The versatile, two-dimensional medium of paper is reconstructed into art that pops off the page.

Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments

"Achtung Baby" is an American mom's analysis of how German culture fosters resilience in children.

Author Sara Zaske shows that it all comes down to respecting a child's right to independence.

A study comparing the two countries shows vast differences in how cars are used.

It seems that most transit decisions in North America are made with the goal of making life easier for people in cars.

It is exhilarating to have a bike anywhere you want it. It is depressing to see the state of the bikes.

It's not all about numbers, really there's more.

We have to start thinking about housing as a social good instead of a financial instrument.

This proposed home for a young family incorporates an efficient roof garden.

Cars kill thousands every day, wreck our cities, and spout CO2. What should we do about it?

Think antipasto spread, but with so much more than meat and cheese.

Limits would save lives and significantly reduce carbon emissions, but let's keep our priorities straight.

Image credit: Jenni Grover What's the Carbon Footprint of the Antique Industry? I've been told I think too much. (Though I've also been told the opposite is true!) From musing over whether carrots are vegan to wondering about the true cost of my rural

Annie Leonard is having an incredible run with her short documentary The Story of Stuff. The film still gets 10,000 views per day and has already reached 7.3 million people over the 22 months since it was released. The film

Air-drying clothing is definitely the cheapest, and especially the most eco-friendly way of drying your clothes; no energy or machinery is needed. However, if you live in a small space, a rainy country or simply are a busy (or forgetful) person,

I have always wondered why a sandwich of polystyrene and concrete is considered green, and have taken significant abuse for my position on insulated concrete forms (ICF). Now an interim report from the impressive-sounding MIT Concrete

Electric cars are the darlings of the green technology futurists. But wait, cries a receding voice, "what about the environmental impact of all those batteries?" Until recently, that lurking uncertainty shadowed the