Influenced by "Scandinavian mysticism and North American charm," these repurposed thrift store finds not only look stylish and comfortable, they also help divert discarded clothing from our landfills.

Combining low-maintenance air plants with reused sea urchin shells, these unique creations look very much like mysterious jellyfish.

You might not give an outdated wool suit a second look, but these trendy bags make the most of discarded suit fabrics, transforming old into something new and fashionable.

Feathers, shells, leaves, flowers and even bark are encased in resin to create this lovely collection of handmade, resin-based jewelry.

The USGBC is really on to something with their new initiative.

I did it so you don't have to.

SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam.

The rich are different from you and me, they can just buy New Zealand.

Scientists have been studying the huge submerged landmass for decades and are now pushing for its recognition as a continent.

This modern home is chock full of clever space-maximizing ideas.

This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need.

Demand for this 'green gold' is so high that people are waiting months to get a sapling for backyard planting.

Made out of glass, these rentable cabins in New Zealand's wilderness are meant to reconnect guests with nature.

Here's an interesting idea: a tiny house on wheels that can be separated from its wheels.

This industrial designer's 3D/4D printed, life-like forms ask the question of whether we can design and engineer "intelligent" plants that can adapt to environmental changes.

In New Zealand, surfboard maker Paul Barron has developed a new wild and wooly composite.

A Today Show bit today is perhaps the grossest example yet.

This is an urban design issue, a car design issue, and a demographics issue. Distracted walking is a rounding error.

Four miles from the shore of Key West, the fatigued iguana eagerly scrambled aboard the kayak and hitched a ride home.

But cyclists all run stop signs and red lights! Don't they?

There are lessons to be learned from this model home built by Meritage, even if it is big and beige.

And even worse, they are devouring the much-smaller native treefrogs.

This undersea memorial will honor all the US subs and their crews lost since 1900, while creating new habitat for marine life.

Florida's beautiful Frenchman's Forest Natural Area sets the stage for our photo of the day.

Plenty of space-saving ideas packed into a compact, comfortable and contemporary package.

If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.

So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal.

But not all locals are happy, saying the mayor is treating the city like a theme park.

With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash.

The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe.

A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism.

This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure.

This modern prefab from Italy is conceived with energy efficiency and ease of assembly in mind.

Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.

This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact.

Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities.

Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come.

It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.

A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.

After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.

Just be aware that this transformation won't happen overnight.

In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator.

A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air.

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.

This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks...

Big risks evidently still promise big rewards.

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a