The English town of Frome has seen a significant drop in emergency hospital admissions since it began connecting ill residents with volunteers and support groups.

Green and sustainable used to be buzzwords here. They don't appear to even exist anymore.

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

Our friends over at the design blog Dezeen have launched a pop-up shop in the smartest part of town. Calling it Temporium, because it is only up for 10 days, it features the best of new British design.

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste -- on less money -- but with more design. He calls it LifeEdited. To find each ideal piece of furniture for his small Ne

There is a shipping container building revolution coming, but it won't look like a bunch of silly boxes.

Who are the best ambassadors for clean energy, energy industry innovators, activists, and more? Vote here.

Whlle TreeHugger has covered energy issues since its founding, Energy as a Best of Green category is new for 2012. Find out the best energy project, energy ambassador, activist group, and more.

The point of having a booth at Greenbuild is to attract attention, and like with everything else, design matters. I immediately fell in love with the Kohler booth; In some ways it is so 2005 green, with its recycled materials

It is a fascinating product, glazing that darkens at the flip of a switch, eliminating the

What can one say about a show that attracts 23,000 green building professionals across the border to Toronto? It could only beGreenbuild, the grand spectacle put on by theU.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This was its tenth

Waste water and waste heat recovery together at last, perhaps the most interesting new thing at Greenbuild.

There were inspiring people and some neat new things at Greenbuild, and my biggest ever Best of Show.

If you follow the seasons with your diet you will love this.

Whether you're in a plane, train, or car, it's important always to have good snacks.

French tire giant Michelin recently held its 10th Challenge Bibendum, this time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event is a chance for Michelin to rally industry players around the flag of sustainable mobility and the future of the automobile. Here's me loo

This year, French tire giant Michelin (yes, the Michelin that made the tires on your car) held its 10th Challenge Bibendum event, this time in Rio de Janeiro. If you've never heard of this thing, don't kick yourself,

It's so much more than books.

Douglas Rushkoff explains that the real costs of a new phone are not measured in just money.

LEGO is cleaning and repackaging pre-loved bricks and sending them to charities for kids.

A new report card from the Electronics TakeBack Coaltion shows how each retailer stacks up when it comes to recycling the merchandise they sell us.

With disinfecting and sanitizing on everyone's mind, good old-fashioned bar soap has never been more necessary. It's still possible to go plastic-free, too. These are the best bar soaps for every body part.

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

You a runner? Or an exercise-oholic? And you want your workouts to reflect your green lifestyle? Well, the race is ON or at least for me and a few friends to find the best performing green running equipment.

Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last few years, steadily gaining acceptance as a practical and sustainable form of transportation. This is especially true in cities, where most trips are short and space is at a premium.

Huge new study reveals that going vegan offers far greater benefits than quitting flying or driving an electric car.

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

The UK-based renewable energy company Ecotricity recently won an award from the renewable energy agency for South West England for its development of three giant wind turbines at the industrial Avonmouth Docks site on the outskirts of Bristol (which we

In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food.

Researchers tested the calming effect of music for kitties during vet visits; 'cat-specific' music was the winner.

Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species.

70% of this potent pollutant comes from fossil fuels, not biomass burning.

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of

Many in-home drinking water filters may not remove the most concerning contaminants.

What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more.

Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.

There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.

This recipe's secret ingredient leads to a rich and creamy plant-based pumpkin pie that also happens to be healthy and easy to make.

Need a break from the news and bored of books? Here are some quality screen time suggestions of movies and TV shows that will (hopefully) take your mind off the pandemic.

Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success.

And what happened to the guy who won the six figure salary to serve as caretaker of a barrier reef island anyhow?

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.

This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.

From the best U.S.-based fashion brand to the best volunteer vacation, eco-savvy (and oh-so-clever) shoes, cheeky t-shirt, and more, read on for our Best of Green 2012 winners in the Living category.

Discover the miniature, magical world of tide pools -- and beat the heat -- by heading to North America's coastlines.

Plus, how to be more eco-friendly while traveling.

The meat vs. veggies debate is a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.