There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources.

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.

Who knew that knitting could have such a positive impact on our physical and mental health?

From funky fork bracelets to bath bombs and sweater sleeve coffee warmers, we've got your quick DIY gifts covered.

If you thought that by quitting meat or at least going weekday vegetarian you were doing your part to avoid factory farming,

Though conventional 'deathcare' is hardly green, thanks to the use of embalming chemicals, concrete vaults and non-biodegradable caskets, burials are getting greener each year with various eco-friendly options and smarter

A wooden kids' bike with a cork seat adapts to the child's necessity as it learns how to cycle. First as a tricycle, then a balance bike and finally as a bike with pedals B'Kid is a longlasting and beautiful object.

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

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

Welcome to the world of planner mania! Here you will discover the hottest planners on the market. If only we could use every single one...

Perfect for small city apartments, this system allows you to use a variety of add-on components to build your own indoor garden.

These planners don't stop at scheduling; they'll help you smash your goals for 2018.

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.

With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.

A British campaign is asking people to pledge not to fly for a year. Good luck trying that in North America.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.

Some people have to work, but they can still show solidarity.

Why hide your bike away when you can put it on display?

Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.

As its reputation grows, the VeloBerlin film awards attract more talent

Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars?

Innovation and local products featured prominently at the bike show

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

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.

We are heading for an insect apocalypse, which would spell disaster for humankind. It's time we turn our lawns back into productive plant communities.

A British activist is trying to reduce her personal carbon footprint to one tonne of CO2 per year. This is very hard.

There are lots of good reasons to buy local, but don't worry about the impact of shipping.

No more excuses! Book that time off and feel guiltless while doing so, since you'll be a better partner, parent, and employee as a result.

There's an "epidemic" of unused vacation days in the United States. This startup wants participating companies' employees to trade them in for plan contributions, or booking flights and hotel accommodations.

Americans work way too long and too hard.

Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer.

Fast food is the enemy of green food, so why does an overweight America still eat so much fast food?

You've heard them all before, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded of why these foods are destructive to our planet.

Would you go stinky for steak? By skipping 26 showers for every 4 oz hamburger you eat, you can offset the water used to produce it.

Why not? Everybody else uses them for everything but biking.

It's a little bit different from how you ride your bike, but not much.

Enough toxic stuff that you should get out your vacuum cleaner.

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.

Save time, money, and food by taking a structured approach.

Now's the time to tackle jobs you've been thinking about for months.

Created by minimalism expert Joshua Becker, it relies on the user's description of their own home, not a general house.

Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.

Graham Phakos did, with an interesting design that does everything the expensive Italian jobs do.

Sleeping and snacking are not meant to share the same space for some very good reasons.

Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy.

These 6 initiatives can build community, combat loneliness, and stretch resources.

Used clothing donations are more of a hindrance than a help, in the eyes of the East African Community. We need to listen to what they're saying.