Now, for the rest of the U.S. and Canada to get on board...

This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter.

The big Danish design competition really has similar goals to TreeHugger: to promote good green design that makes the world better

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

After a month under rubble, a nearly lifeless callery pear tree was found by 9/11 workers who were determined to save it.

The world's weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence.

Researchers find that the neurotoxin is carried in by coastal fog, deposited on the land, and then makes its way up the food chain where it is approaching toxic thresholds in pumas.

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.

From preserved lemons and scrap scarves to flavored salts and bath melts, these handmade gifts can be made en masse for everyone on your list.

With more than 22,000 acres newly opened up to the iconic mammal, the release of bison onto new turf is a profound thing to see.

XEROX/PARC Spiral Water Filtration Technology A typical water-treatment plant is very big and very expensive. XEROX's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) has come up with a new technology that could make the whole process cheaper and simpler, potentially

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.

These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.

An event on Lake Tahoe promises "world class minds, radical innovation and kickass rock 'n roll". And solutions to the biodiversity crisis, too.

Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To

Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions.

A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk.

But hey, it's all in the interest of national security; Americans have to be ready to defend themselves from Canada.

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

It will soon be illegal to sell, trade, or donate furs of any kind.

A new study suggests that a social media community adds to longevity similar to an offline community.

Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California.

Our photo of the day comes from the watery wilds of Wilsons Promontory in southern Australia.

Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features.

This Thanksgiving, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) express gratitude for another productive year working together toward common goals, including ...

More than 300 million acres of forests across the U.S. and Canada are certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard. In addition, tens of millions more are positively influenced by the SFI Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "

It is a jewel in suburban isolation.

We all know the palm oil industry has a horrible reputation for deforestation. The Rainforest Alliance, however, believes that change can happen from within and that sustainable palm oil production is attainable.

This cascading staircase not only moves people, it can display books and other trinkets too.

These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint.

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

This couple applied precious life lessons -- learned from years of bicycle touring -- into designing their modern tiny house on foundations.

Tiny houses are a hot topic these days, but is working or living in a tiny home (or building one) for you? Dawn Higgins, of Full Moon Tiny Shelters, has some great advice.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.

Get the creative juices flowing with a maple sugaring or chalkboard paint kit, a cheese cookbook, a knitting set, the best multi-purpose scissors, and more.

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

Give virgin paper and plastic bows the heave-ho-ho-ho with these chic and earth-friendly alternatives -- several costing nothing at all!

Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?

Fan(c)Fan is a creation by Marco Gallegos which challenges this product's typical scale and materials.

The space is the first to pop up at the recently opened Casa FOA interior design exhibition, the largest in the city.

How to provide housing for the masses getting out of poverty and out of slums in the developing world, without creating sprawl? Argentine architects propose attaching new homes to existing structures.

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a

Different themes seemed to be embedded in the Valencia Design Week. After spotting 6 great wooden flat-pack designs, I also found these little

Elevated above a flood-prone salt marsh on the Essex coast, this small beach house looks like a bird perched among the grasses.

With kids across America suffering from a severe case of nature deficit disorder as technology creeps in and takes over their room for creative play it may come as a surprise that a group of kids putting together their very own field of dreams on which

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to

These graceful, nature-inspired wall clocks are a timely delight to look at throughout the day.