From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way.

Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free.

Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers.

A piece of baby furniture that's designed to last longer by changing into other useful things as one's child grows.

Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems.

Install and forget about these induction powered lights from Denmark.

A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else.

Designed to reduce construction waste and with energy efficiency in mind, this new community gathering spot strikes an unconventional pose.

Flow Loop introduces a new closed loop shower that will bring back one of life’s little pleasures: a long hot wet shower.

It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor.

Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago.

Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time.

We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back.

Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food?

There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example?

But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this.

Photo: The Art Archive digg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/scientists-attempt-to-resurrect-extinct-giant-ox.php'; Two million years ago, an enormous species of ox, called Aurochs, emerged from regions of northern India and migrated into

Just yesterday I joked seated at my neighborhood's dive-y, not-concerned-about-clean-food diner that the likely hormone-injected milk I stirred into my coffee might spur the growth of a third boob. It was a risk I was

Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a zebra-smelling cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly,

Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway

Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food.

I always thought the 'it makes them grow faster' reasoning for why they put antibiotics in animal feed was a myth and that the truth was more complex. Farmers found they could crowd animals

The already tense battle over mining in Inner Mongolia has erupted further after a Mongolian herder was run over by a coal truck and killed while trying to block the

In late May, a cow named Yvonne decided not to be eaten, and broke through an electric fence to escape from the farm in Bavaria where she was being fattened for slaughter. Since then, she has been on the

A 13-year-old inventor in Kenya has come up with a low-cost, eco-friendly way to protect his family's livestock that could also serve as a solution to a serious problem in his country -- managing human-wildlife conflict.

The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle.

Mac McClelland at Modern Farmer ponders the term "humane slaughter" and visits Prather Ranch, a certified organic beef ranch, to see how it is done

Sometime within the last century, soil erosion began to exceed new soil formation. Now, nearly a third of the world’s cropland is losing topsoil faster than new soil is forming, reducing the land’s inherent fertility.

The wide use of antibiotics in factory farms to prevent infections and promote growth is a breeding ground for superbugs.

Researchers studying fossil clams in Florida believe they found the souvenirs of an ancient meteorite.

There is scant evidence that it actually boosts libido and sexual performance, and it could be harmful.

Are you up for the Fall Cloud Challenge?

Restoring plants and trees near US industrial sites could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new study finds.

A NASA scientist shows us the three-fifths of the planet's surface that we don't get to see.

Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence.

Another good reason to pile density onto subway lines: Almost free heat and cooling.

Another reason to electrify everything.

Some might say it's slovenly. I call it cutting down my carbon footprint.

Here's an easy way to reduce food waste and never buy commercial soup stock again.

Here are some tips on reducing the quantity of meat used in recipes.

These simple tricks add the depth and flavor that plant-based vegetable stock can sometimes be missing.

Don't settle for sub-standard meals. Good homemade food fuels both body and soul.

This very easy trick gives shoppers a quick way to grasp the good, the bad, and the ugly in packaged food.

The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients.

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.

The pace of cooking has slowed down because we suddenly have extra time.

First they cancel the tree planting program in the north. Then this.

It's a lot more than just a box, it's packaging as a service.