John Brown, founder of the Slow Home movement, discusses the fundamentals of building and living in a greener house.

Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations.

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon.

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.

One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school.

Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons.

Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is about to experience change.

The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Most people think their trash is history once it gets to the landfill.

Sculptor visits construction sites, which he calls "gold mines," and turns the waste into works of art.

One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar artwork.

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

Sydney is haunted by sunken garbage, some of it up to 200 years old. But divers are now working to clean up the mess one piece of trash at a time.

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

Earth now has five or six major ocean garbage patches, and new research suggests they'll continue growing for 'at least the next thousand years.'

The ocean food web is contaminated by trash and garbage, and it's ending up in our diets.

Marine debris is transformed into art for a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, offering an eerie look at Earth's plastic problem.

Divers scoured remote Pacific atolls to collect the garbage, some of which had entangled sea turtles.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

By 2032, everything will on the Danish island of Bornholm will be recycled, repaired or reused.

In just a year, Karen Jenner has collected 2.4 tons of trash on beaches in Nova Scotia.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video

Dancers appear from out of nowhere to amuse vendors and shoppers at a California farmers market.

Video: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda share what? Their smart eco-tips.

Solyndra's public and highly controversial bankruptcy filing is affecting other solar projects.

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.

Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed.

Kamikatsu, where recyclables are sorted into 45 specific categories, is an old pro at landfill diversion.

Julia Child and food safety experts disagree on whether you should wash raw chicken before cooking it.

Under a new initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a group of companies and nonprofits are supporting a new initiative aimed to reduce clothing waste.

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

Cash can keep you out of debt, but credit and debit cards are so convenient. Here are 8 times to definitely use one over the other.

While cap and trade and the Gulf Oil Spill dominate headlines, congress is taking on issues ranging from Asian Carp to jobs in National Parks.

A study shows your reusable water bottle may be dirtier than your dog's dish. Here's how to wash your reusable items so they last longer and you stay healthy.

Clean energy sources are producing record amounts of power in markets across the world.

A company that turns cremated remains into diamonds has made headlines turning loved ones and celebrities into jewelry. Next up? Fido.

Show off your green thumb — or just your love for nature — with these plant-centric pieces of jewelry.

Parsons fashion design student Angela Luna created a line of clothing for refugees called Adiff, where garments like coats convert to tents, bags and more.

You may just jump in the shower and scrub in some shampoo, but you're probably washing your hair all wrong.

Cowashing doesn't mean showering with someone else, but it could be the secret to a great head of hair.

Tonlé has kept 14,000 pounds of fabric from landfill with just its latest autumn/winter collection. Designer Rachel Faller explains how it works.