From sleep aids to pain relievers, here's how to grow your own natural remedies.

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

From watering needs to ideal temperatures, here's what to know to help your indoor plants survive the cooler months.

Two months after the Indian government stopped plans by UK-based Vedanta Resources to put a bauxite mine on a mountain held sacred by two indigenous tribal groups in Orissa, on the

Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making new one from bauxite ore, which compares very favorably with other types of recycling.

So much intelligence and so much technology, to what end.

It may well be all most people need as a computer, and it may well be what we have been waiting for.

It's impossible for a human to know all of the hundreds of thousands of species of flowers on our planet, so Microsoft has developed flower learning software.

Now you can handwrite letters on your computer.

Think global, act local.

GreenBlue is challenging companies throughout the United States and Canada to change their thinking about sustainable sourcing.

Oh, the farmer and the oilman should be friends. But they are fighting over ethanol.

Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas.

In case you're thinking of numbing your way through our dystopian future with a good glass of pinot...

Memphis Meats will soon start construction on a pilot facility that will scale up production.

Cobalt is used to build lithium-ion batteries found in mobile technology. Much of it comes from Congo, where men, women, and children endure dangerous and unhealthy conditions to satisfy our hunger for new devices. It's time we paid attention.

We should be able to fix the things we own, not be limited by manufacturers' unwillingness to provide access.

If you care about water quality and ethical textile production, then this is a project worth supporting. Watch the trailer and be inspired to help.

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.

Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty.

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.

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

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.

A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel.

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.

There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources.

If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.

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

A wooden kids' bike with a cork seat adapts to the child's necessity as it learns how to cycle. First as a tricycle, then a balance bike and finally as a bike with pedals B'Kid is a longlasting and beautiful object.

These beautiful and affordable handcrafted timepieces, made from natural and renewable materials, could also serve as a catalyst for conversations about sustainable goods.

It didn't win the Stirling Prize, but cleans up on all the sustainability awards.

Can government be like a smartphone? An open platform, waiting for citizens to plug in their "apps" to its operating system? The rise of the millennial generation, along with the spread of the open source software movement, has opened up a whole new

DNA testing of cougar crap left along a 1,055-mile trail has established that a young male Puma walked all the way from South Dakota to New England in search of a mate. The poor cat's

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

These planners don't stop at scheduling; they'll help you smash your goals for 2018.

Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.

The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together.

Global Sharing Day is coming up. Share your garden and knowledge to create a healthy, sustainable community.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

Why hide your bike away when you can put it on display?

Submit your witty, artful, or entertaining short film for the 2014 VELOBerlin Film Award.

As its reputation grows, the VeloBerlin film awards attract more talent

Innovation and local products featured prominently at the bike show

Filipino activists had been charged with trespassing in December 2009 to document toxic coal ash.

New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways.

How urban waste management is wising up.

These handy accessories tick all the boxes for ethics and eco-friendliness.

Perfect for small spaces and aiming at the less-is-more approach, Rubix is a transformer-furniture set that can be both a living room lounge and a dinning room set up. Designed by Colombian firm DosUno Design, the set