Could GMO apples taint the fruit's good reputation?
12 health benefits of apple cider vinegar
From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.
Use the power of pineapple for a homemade facial scrub
This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.
Sweet, fair trade pineapples
Find juicy fair trade pineapples at your local Whole Foods store -- and enter to win a trip to Costa Rica.
Mother Nature's Pop Science Guide to Apples [Infographic]
The apple is one of Earth's most iconic foods, symbolizing everything from health and beauty to evil and ingenuity. This infographic explores it all.
12 recipes that prove why apples rule the holidays
What does 'sustainable supply chain' mean for the planet?
As commerce becomes increasingly global, American corporations are taking steps to develop sustainable supply chains that span the country and the planet.
DIY Spiced Caramel Apple Cider
Spring rains threaten canned pumpkin supply
Manufacturer Libby is confident there will be enough pumpkin for the holidays, but you still may want to stock up early.
'Apple detectives' rediscover 5 lost types
Hard-working 'apple detectives' in Washington and Idaho rediscovered 5 types of apples thought to be extinct.
Clothes dryers added to list of Energy Star-qualifying appliances
Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification.
Dominican Republic crippled by waves of trash
Over 500 workers have been mobilized to deal with the endless tide of garbage inflicting the beaches of Santo Domingo.
How to watch the SpaceX launch of Dragon supply ship to space station today
Weather permitting, the cargo run will lift off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:25 p.m. EDT.
Apple now runs on 100% renewable energy
Win canning supplies from Ball® to preserve the season's bounty
Fans of Mother Nature Network's Facebook page can win a box full of green, limited-edition Ball® canning jars and much more.
Helium shortage ripples around the globe
Those helium-filled balloons you've seen bobbing in the breeze are the least important use of this critical element, especially since we don't have enough.
New Apple MacBook gets EPEAT Gold certification, but critics cry foul
The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included
Can McDonald's keep its fish supply sustainable?
McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?
2014's Dirty Dozen produce list: Apples, peaches, cucumbers and more
Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce assists consumers in reducing the pesticides they consume in their diets.
World's largest water fight to go on despite crippling drought
Thailand's wet and wild Songkran festival comes during the country's worst drought in decades.
How to apply for a business grant
In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your bu
Apple backs out of EPEAT program
Apple defends decision to leave environmental program
Apple is defending its decision to have its products removed from the EPEAT environmental standards certification program. Speaking to The Loop, Apple spokesper
Google, Apple leaders team up to tackle aging
Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project.
President's Environmental Youth Awards: Now accepting applications
Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.
Apple hires ex-EPA chief to lead green efforts
The most common pesticide found on U.S. apples is banned in the EU
The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples.
Mars One project cuts colony applicant pool to 100
The health benefits of Granny Smith apples
Turns out a Granny Smith apple a day may help you drop pounds as well as fight disease, according to research.
Your daily vitamin supplements aren't doing much good, say studies
Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.
Green building grant program accepting applications
Application deadline for the 2012 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program is Aug. 10, 2012.
If your apple tastes mealier, you can blame climate change
Japanese scientists have discovered that some apples have changed in flavor and firmness over the past few decades. Science says climate change may be to blame.
Eco-friendly supply chain
Eco-friendly supply chain. According to a study by management consulting firm Accenture, companies have found that having an eco-friendly supply chain can save
Ditch pleather, pineapple's the new faux leather
Move over pleather, Piñatex is the new faux leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. The fabric is vegan and biodegradable.
Cash for appliances stimulus
The government’s new cash for appliances rebate program is run state by state. Is your state participating yet?
A no-sweat home appliance rebate resource
Designed to take the guesswork out of buying energy-efficient home appliances, EcoRebates.com includes a state-by-state rebate database of available incentives.
The new Apple HealthKit could revolutionize your relationship with your doctor
Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed.
Apple makes it easier to join medical studies
With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes.
Apple offers bumpy battery for back of iPhone
The design world is agog at its ugliness, and the fact that it was needed in the first place.
Apple won't help the FBI, and here's why you should care
It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism.
iPhony: Inside China's fake Apple store
NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec
Apple apologizes for its bad Maps app
A week after an Apple spokesman downplayed the lackluster Maps app in iOS 6 by saying, "We are just getting started," CEO Tim Cook has a few words of his own fo
Apple iPad Mini: Too much hype, not enough heft?
Apple fans are frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the release of Apple's sequel to its wildly successful iPad, a 7.85-inch, Wi-Fi-only tablet computer spe
7 changes Apple must make to get its clout back
Apple has had its fiscal, competition and marketing ups and downs this year, so here's a few insights into what the company should do to be successful in the co
Apple's iPad Mini 2 rumors suggest retina display likely
Apple iOS 7 causing motion sickness for many
Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave
A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.
One percent of global commercial wood supply used to make IKEA products
Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.
Crippled rescue dog finds forever home with Clooney family
The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney.