A biodegradable show for (almost) all occasions. A cradle to cradle design inspired by ancient Amazon inhabitants. Lightweight, compact and multi-use- it's up to you what you do with it as long as you make sure you compost it at the end of its life.

These days when your coffe machine breaks, it is usually cheaper and less hassle to just buy a new one. I was therefore pleasantly surprised about the repairability of my Presso coffee maker, which still keeps serving me off the grid!

An affordable, long-lasting and attractive chair made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, designed in Barcelona by Estudio Mariscal. Need it far away? Then just buy the seat and get local legs!

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.

Meet Dopper, a Cradle to Cradle water bottle company that’s bringing clean water to Nepal.

Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot.

BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets.

This could take a lot of smelly gas mopeds off the road.

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

It may sound like an oxymoron, bringing sustainable practices to mining operations, but unless we all stop consuming resources immediately, mining is also not going anywhere. So this is good news: since 2007, Alcoa's Jamalco

Made from virgin materials that require resource-intensive manufacturing processes, reusable water bottles aren't the perfect solution that you may think.

Yes, but we still have a problem, says Carl A. Zimrig in a new book "Aluminum Upcycled: sustainable design in historical perspective." Because we are using too much of the stuff.

There is an alumina crisis right now. Making it is dirty and polluting, and it's back in the USA.

Built using aluminum, stainless steel and wood, this modular prefab is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled.

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

Meet the cable that has earned praise as the 'best new technology' and 'invention of the year'

Our photo of the day comes from Merced, California.

Our photo of the day is a study in details.

Our photo of the day comes from a cloudforest in the Andes of Ecuador.

Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features.

Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna.

This lovely little home was built for a woman who wants to be closer to her loved ones, without losing her autonomy.

Where did your paper coffee cup come from? Does it support a red-cockaded woodpecker? Or a gopher tortoise?

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.

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

People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change.

And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.

They are pushing their suppliers to go green too.

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.

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.

Pets bring so much joy and extend our lives. A new study looks at some of our pet maintenance choices.

This small, efficient renovation of a former maid's room in Paris hides a stealthy little table.

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.

Access to affordable capital is one of the biggest challenges for expanding a young industry. For solar in Africa, crowdfunding is helping to change that

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

Storing solar energy for when the sun doesn't shine or wind power for a calm day costs too much. But that could all be changing.

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.

Elora Hardy and her team of designers, artisans, and builders at Ibuku are reimagining sustainable building, using one of nature's strongest and most versatile materials.

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!

Give virgin paper and plastic bows the heave-ho-ho-ho with these chic and earth-friendly alternatives -- several costing nothing at all!

The project is one of the winners of a Performance Architecture contest to celebrate Guimarães as European Capital of Culture.

In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.

more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil

For his renovation of a 200 year old farmhouse, Alex Wilson tries out the greenest insulations on the market

Keep your cards, your cash, and your iPhone safe with these durable, water resistant accessories made from a renewable and sustainable material.