Should the stuff be kept away from kids? The American Public Health Association thinks so.

It sounds ridiculous: how could an element on the periodic table be an endangered species? The scientist, James Elser of Arizona State University, who is asking if we need a 'Red List' for phosphorous uses the

Could human urine be used on a commercial scale to fertilize the food we eat?

This flexible interior design for a collaborative workspace has plenty of hammocks and giant exercise balls to keep its co-working members happy.

This compact, wood-clad cabin is made as a comfortable eco-hotel suite in natural settings.

Taking responsibility for their own waste, ETSY team members haul biodegradable trash to their local community farm by cargo bike.

Wool is an ideal material for footwear, with its odor-reducing and moisture-wicking properties, so why hasn't it caught on?

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

When a New Zealand supermarket chain ditched plastic packaging, produce sales skyrocketed.

One couple's infamous battle over the right to grow vegetables has resulted in a new bill.

Designer Orla Reynolds Designs a Bookcase Like a Stage Set for Small Spaces

This stylish and durable trailer looks like a cross between a mini-Airstream and a horse trailer, and has a kitchen in the back.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

Just think what the waste fat from 46 million Thanksgiving turkeys could fuel.

For people like me who work all over the place, portable standing desks can be pretty useful

Because people gotta move.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. So why are phones a problem?

It makes a lot of sense in a country with no workers and five other permanent stadia.

And the 15 cleanest, according to the annual ranking from Environmental Working Group.

And the top 15 that are least toxic.

Take one Estream and add moving water for clean, quiet, offgrid energy.

This versatile small dwelling can be customized as a mobile office, guesthouse or "living wagon."

At less than $50, this little dual USB port solar device is an affordable option for a clean, efficient portable charging solution.

The newest version of this solar charger & battery is lighter and offers a more powerful solar panel, and includes dual USB ports and a USB-C port.

The inventors of the innovative LuminAID solar lantern are Kickstarting another version of their device, this time with the added feature of a charging port for portable electronics.

This mobile solar power station offers a lightweight high-capacity lithium-ion battery with all the bells and whistles.

The latest product from One Earth Designs weighs just 10 pounds and packs down into a small carrying bag, but still delivers high performance fuel-free cooking.

A new way to deliver natural light to rooms without windows.

A study suggests we should turn up the heat; it's not so simple.

Water is vital to life. To many of us, it is within reach of a faucet, but for many others it is not. And it is fast becoming a scarce resource. As I note in Plan B 2.0 ), more than half the world's people live in countries where water tables are

In stark contrast to other flat-pack furniture designs, Groovebox is meant to be as simple to put together as possible, with no fasteners, tools, or mammoth assembly instructions needed.

From Japanese designer Sakura Adachi comes this marvel of space-saving design: "Trick," the bookshelf that hides a table and two chairs. Featured by Italian manufacturer Campeggi at the 2010 Salone del Mobile in Milan, this is a great

From South Korean design studio DesignJoo comes the Giro One, the piece that lets you put your own spin on your shelves, lighting, and side tables. The concept is simple: shelves can be added and their height adjusted by spinning them

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste -- on less money -- but with more design. He calls it LifeEdited. To find each ideal piece of furniture for his small Ne

From the impressive Vienna Vegetable Orchestra to hand-carved pipes and whistles in Japan, these creative people know how to find music anywhere, even in the crisper.

The Mandometer was originally developed to treat eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa; it was developed to "teach patients how to eat and recognize hunger and satiety." There are clinics using the technology in Sweden, the USA and

Todmorden is a town that embraced the local food movement by growing their own fruit and veg anywhere in public spaces. They also have an Egg Map and a Green Route for the Vegetable Tourists!

One solution for purifying water in remote off-grid areas comes in the form of a wagon, complete with solar panel and water purification system.

These water-packed foods can lend a helpful assist for meeting your daily hydration needs.

It's not as 'free' as you think. Someone always pays.

This compact all-in-one cooking kit is looking to overhaul the traditional kitchen for today's hectic schedules and non-traditional living situations.

This fascinating installation where algae, bioluminescent bacteria, humans and smartphones interact may chart where a new generation of urban "cyber-gardeners" may go.

Once you start buying fennel, you won't be able to stop.

A new study from the Breast Cancer Fund shows that BPA is found in canned foods marketed specifically to kids. This should be no surprise to TreeHugger readers; we have been talking about BPA lining cans for years. All

These designer bags from Brooklyn are made with local leather.

This modern work desk lets more than one person sit and stand -- at the same time.

Fruits and vegetables last all winter with jams, fruit butter, marmalades, and pickled vegetables from new cookbook Home Canning by Janet Cooper.

These books get down to the bare-bones of home cooking.

The idea of putting felt rugs, table runners and wallcoverings around your home might bring back images of arts and crafts projects from elementary school. But the designs coming out of Selina Rose are anything but elementary.

FOROBA YELEN is the name given by villagers in Mali to the lighting prototype following an anthropologic study. A shared technology to improve work, education and rituals.