Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs.

Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge.

Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life?

Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

Around the country, Christmas trees are recycled for an unlikely purpose: they make for good fish habitat.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.

Most wild coffee species are at risk for extinction.

£1 million in grants will be divided among groups wanting to improve recycling facilities. But why should people have to compete for help in dealing with Starbucks' own trash?

Douglas Brinkley at Rolling Stone sat down for an hour with Vice President Joe Biden and the topic of climate change made up considerable bulk of the interview. It's worth a read

The White House released a preview video announcing President Obama will make a major national address on climate change, Tuesday, June 25.

On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web.

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

If you're wondering why Congress has yet to tackle this global crisis despite overwhelming scientific consensus and ballooning costs of inaction, Think Progress maps which members of Congress deny the realities of global warming.

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama spoke about his new climate change plan.

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

Two are doing well, but the rest aren't doing nearly enough, according to Stand.earth.

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

Along with the iconic Hunter rainboot, the company has a huge collection of items that have no animal materials or animal by-products during the manufacturing process.

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.

I am pickier, stingier... and much happier.

The Minimalists chat with Courtney Carver, founder of Project 333, on why stuffed closets are overrated.

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.

A short video measures fashion waste against famous landmarks to give some perspective.

The hot real estate plays of the next decade will be in the rust belt along the Great Lakes.

They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'.

It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.

Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.

Homemade popsicles are one of my favorite summer treats, particularly when it’s too hot to bake or cook.

Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.