TreeHugger didn't show many of the proposals for housing in Haiti, like Andrés Duany's proposals for a flatpack design (here in Jetson Green); We have spent too much time with Cameron Sinclair, who says "Top down solutions will

The palm oil situation is bad, but some people argue that it would be worse if replaced by other vegetable oils.

The contents of your bag reveal more about you than you might think, but what about your choice of bag itself? District Cotton, a New York City-based company dedicated to fashion with a conscience, has a couple of sturdy options that are as socially

Ed. note: This is now the seventh post in the Green Basics series of posts that TreeHugger is writing to provide basic information about important ideas, materials and technologies for new greenies (or those who just need a quick refresher). Read on and

One of the UK's "Big Six" energy companies has gone a dark shade of green.

After all, who wouldn't want a glass of "pure glacial water filtered through lava"?

Thirty bottles will buy you a ticket on the subway or bus.

The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.

A concept water bottle pulls water from the air like the Namib Desert Beetle.

The ÖKO Odyssey water bottle actually has six functions!

It's time we made water bottles part of our every day carry (EDC) kit. This handy little bottle squishes down small enough to go everywhere you do.

After ten years of work, the Antarctic Heritage Trust has done an amazing job of restoring and preserving.

I don't buy many plastic bottles, but the ones that I do will take some creative workarounds to avoid.

I tasked myself with buying no plastic bottles for the year; here's how it's going so far.

Despite needing to pay a hefty tuition bill this fall, Hannah Rousey refused to take money from Poland Spring Bottling Co., a subsidiary of Nestlé.

Lessons from the kitchens at Le Corbusier's Unité d’Habitation in Marseille.

Our photo of the day reminds us of the importance of sea otters.

It seems that the only people who benefit from this rule change are the members of the American Chemistry Council who make BPA.

Check out these photos of a surprise 10-mile lake that popped up in Death Valley, California.

These apex predators play a much bigger role in ecosystems than most people suspect, and their absence causes all kinds of problems that we aren't always able to solve.

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

It has challenged designers since the invention of the bar code: What to do about those stupid little labels?

"She was an amazing animal," says one of the rescued otter's keepers. "She taught a lot of people about conservation."

A federal study of sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, where the Exxon Valdez supertanker spilled around 30,000,000 gallons of oil about 25 years ago has concluded that the otters have returned to pre-spill numbers.

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.

I love it when a retail giant highlights eco-friendly products, so when I picked up Pottery Barn's Christmas 2008 catalogue, I was excited to see

New York City water doesn't need to be filtered and citizens have already paid for it, that's what.

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.

A few years ago organic cotton and other eco-friendly textiles were getting all the headlines, but not so much now. Why is that? Scott Mackinlay Hahn answers.

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

Levi's new denim line will incorporate on average, eight 12 to 20-ounce plastic soda bottles per jean.

Neil Young may be looking for a heart of gold, but he hopes she is wearing a blouse of organic cotton.

With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton

It's only happening in half the world. The rest of us can keep using plastic sticks. (Don't they know about ocean currents?)

A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

This is where your next pair of underwear needs to come from.

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.

This technique transforms used plastic bottles into beautiful jewelry by burying them into hot desert sand -- and the project creates a sustainable business for Saharawi refugees.

In York, Alabama they now have public space where before they had a collapsing house.

House on the Highlands wins the rural category in the UK Passivhaus Trust Awards.

A new book called "Dancing with the Devil in the City of God" shines the spotlight on the widespread environmental degradation occurring in one of the world's most geographically stunning cities.

Take nearly 8,000 old plastic bottles, add some construction waste and mud, and voila: a sturdy and sustainable home.

The Story of Stuff's latest film underscores the importance of putting deposits on all cans and bottles.

By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again.

The largest hotel chain in the world joins the move against straws.

The Convenience Industrial Complex figured out how sell us something that we don't need at a price that's too high.

My search for the perfect water bottle is over thanks to the beautiful, drinker-friendly, ocean-loving, coral-planting NAECO Bottle.