When four American families switched to all-organic diets for a week, the results were dramatic.

This multifunctioning stair hides a generous bookcase underneath.

This is a big problem in old buildings: providing universal access without ruining the look of the building.

For backpackers wanting something other than solar power.

The timeline needs some work. But this is a start...

The shiny sticker generates energy from movement.

There are huge gains to be made by boosting efficiency. Even if we can never get to 100% because of the laws of physics, we could get much closer than we are now.

A look at some recent posts on our sister site that might interest TreeHuggers.

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.

The technology could lead to cheaper hydrogen cars in the future.

Every country everywhere should be doing this.

This is where we started.

Fiji, probably the least favorite in an already disliked industry, is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the company has profited from greenwashing. Specifically, from greenwashing claims that its products are

Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help.

Finally, fire departments are buying equipment designed for the city instead of designing the city to fit the equipment.

Few things make as much sense as eating a harmful species, while sparing the threatened ones.

Our always-on devices turn out to consume a lot of power. Do I really need to connect my garage door to the Internet?

The company would use the Solara solar-powered drone, which can remain in flight for five years at a time!

It's going for every label from LEED to Living Building Challenge

Planting trees may be a great way to help save the environment, but thanks to one Catholic diocese in Brazil, it's having a similar effect on parishioners' immortal souls. In an effort to bring a bit of green back

With one in 3 cases of dementia preventable, a sweeping new report identifies modifiable factors in early, mid- and late life that make a difference

Self-driving cars will likely be big autonomous mobile home theaters.

If there's a holy grail of liquid renewable fuels it might look something like this: High yield per acre, doesn't negatively impact water supplies, doesn't compete with food crops, and is cost-competitive with fossil

No more pepperoni, salami, bacon, or ham will be offered on school menus.

It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem?

Could this be the lawnmower we've all been waiting for?

It's a moveable feast of cheaper, cooler, greener electricity for building blockchains.

More on why the 626 environmental groups demanding action on climate change shouldn't be doctrinaire.

This Montreal collective is creating an online, crowd-sourced map that will document the city's wild spaces.

Now how about some incentives to get people out of cars?

British scientists do the math and find that we come up short for cobalt, lithium and copper.

Of course, when purchasing a new appliance, it makes sense to go with the most efficient energy star rated appliance. BUT, buying a brand new efficient energy star rated appliance is not always greener or less expensive

LEDs were already cheap when you take into account how much money they save you on your electricity bill, but now this is just a no-brainer.

The Right to Repair movement is rapidly growing – and it can't come soon enough.

Baltimore residents, get ready to get in on the smart grid party. Baltimore Gas & Electric has just announced that it has filed paper with the Maryland Public Service

The reports are in from last week's "Good Jobs, Green Jobs" conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., and attendees are saying it was a great success. More than 1,100 people attended the Blue Green Alliance conference. People networked, listened to speakers and

Nomi Network helps to provide training and jobs to women in India and Cambodia.

Love to accessorize, but want to stay green? Here are some ways you can do both.

The latest UN report on sustainable development reads like the TreeHugger archive, in terms of sustainable development solutions.

Matt Ridley might be right about the world not ending on December 21 this year. But the rest of the article is delusional.

The recycling industry is in a state of panic, hit by two forces beyond its control. The first problem is the economy (go figure). Demand for consumer products is down; retailers are focusing on price versus value. China (the

At the time of its construction the Union Tank Car Dome was the biggest clear span structure in the world. It was demolished in 2008 (see Another

Every company should have to do this– more useful information that consumers need.

A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome.

The tiny house movement goes to the dogs with this $30,000 dream house.

The overhaul now includes the Voyager feature for deep exploration, not just satellite views.

You might want to rethink that dream house by the ocean.

What happens when you restrict cars? Transit use, cycling and walking increase dramatically.

It's time for some fareness.

These will make your task easier, more efficient, and altogether more pleasant.