Every kitchen should have one of these, and now it can fit right in.

Treehugger has noted before how one can generate electricity from algae; Now Designboom shows a lamp designed by Mike Thompson that uses the principle. Place the lamp outside and the algae generates electricity during

Designed with 'artificial leaves' of glass filled with algae, this lighting fixture is made to produce extra oxygen.

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

We know that bike commuting saves money, and that cycling to work combats obesity too. So it's no surprise when we hear that bike commuting is on the rise in many cities. One company is stepping out way ahead

Not long ago, my parents installed a sizable solar array on their home in England. Now my brother has just emailed with photos of his own installation. What's going on? Besides providing more evidence that solar feed-in

The Bristol Cargo Bike project is creating a "light weight mega geared micro logistics vehicle of choice for a city of hills."

"Most people are already operating ‘off grid’ in different ways to varying degrees, but the vast majority don’t feel the need to make a big lifestyle song and dance about it."

You won't find Lobster Boy in Hartford, Connecticut. Or Salt Lake City, Utah, or Denver, Colorado, for that matter. Those are the top three most "Suntelligent" big cities in the U.S., according to a survey by the American

It's summertime, and the living is easy, and we are talking about air conditioning.

St. Augustine said "Solvitur Ambulando": It is solved by walking. So does Tom Vanderbilt in this great series in Slate.

More and more stores are getting rid of paper receipts and offering to send electronic versions by email.

Doing laundry uses up a lot of energy and releases tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. Here are some tips for reducing your impact.

How green does your garden really grow? Top 10 tips for making sure your garden is chemical free and growing strong.

Ampere Energy has developed a battery that fits in your minimalist apartment.

A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home.

Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'

Fed up with the disposable culture we all live in, two women from Portland, Oregon, founded a low-waste company to help the entire city cut back on plastic.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Block off one day per week for athletic and outdoor excursions that otherwise would be difficult to schedule.

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

It's safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

It's an old-fashioned skill, but it's still relevant in today's world.

This sofa will convert into a number of uses, and will accommodate third-party add-ons like armrests, backrests, side tables and more.

Here is a clever new design that unfurls with a flourish and retracts with a simple pull of a string.

Remember pallets? Remember infographics? We have both in one post!

Victory gardens have come back ever bigger - garden magazines and home gardening tools sales are good even in this recessionary economy. The harvest season is almost upon us, and an extension of that urban victory garden idea is to glean the fruit (and

It supports local business owners and gives you more local and seasonal options.

This modern and comfortable two-bed treehouse in Texas is open to guests.

This inviting, one-bedroom canal boat is in the 600-square-foot range and has all the comforts of home.

Everyone is talking about "overtourism" these days. I was recently part of the problem.

"How are we going to protect it if we don't understand what's at stake?"

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.

Author Peter Gleick joins TreeHugger for a live chat about the story behind bottled water and what it means for our culture and environment.

A must-read book for business leaders. Naked value is the ultimate value a product delivers to customers, or the benefits that remain when a product is stripped of most of the energy and material resources required to manufacture and deliver it.

A modern life without plastic may seem an impossibility, but this Canadian duo shows it's achievable.

An ambitious couple set out to travel from Washington to the Alaskan Arctic, off the beaten track and under their own power.

There's something magical and awe-inspiring about animal interactions that has yet to be explained by science.

It's good for so much more than treating sunburns.

On National Dog Day, a look at the question of doggie density

You would think that attending a conference on sustainable tourism in Costa Rica would be a bit bland: yes, they're very green, we know. But just because this Central

How to choose things for your home that have had, or can have, second lives.

The late artist Chris Burden balanced a Porsche 914 with a meteorite.

What is in your drinking water? It turns out there may be more than we know.

In a world where we are supposed to make it easier for people to get on bikes, some are determined to scare everybody off them.

Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused

As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts.

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.