Some things were never meant to go in the blue bin.

Once upon a time I put together a guide on how to green your wedding, and I even blogged about my own DIY-flavored eco-wedding. But my darling wife and I have been upstaged by Julia Davis and Andy

Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits

Eating seaweed is healthy, but how is it harvested? For one Maine seaweed harvester, the job is a meditation on life.

Though only powering 75-100 homes at launch, the TidGen Cobscook Bay project, in Eastport, Maine, is slated to expand to ten times its initial size.

These 'living fossils' have survived mass extinctions over the course of their eons of existence, but it just might be two youngsters that save them from the human threats they face today.

It's a mix of good design, a tough standard and sophisticated engineering.

Competition, oversupply, and unpredictable weather has caused the price of wild berries in Maine to hit a 30-year low.

Acorns are piling up around the U.S., threatening to cover some cities in nuts. Not really, but there have been an "exceptionally large number of acorns" dropped by oak trees around the country this year, Chicago-area experts say. This

A new study suggests a sweet spot for daytime snoozes.

A sweeping new survey reveals that Americans on average have a surprising amount of leisure time.

What better way to celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day than by caving to the cute factor with videos of bitty penguins?

Filters on buses and smog-eating towers are not the answer.

Treehugger has noted before how one can generate electricity from algae; Now Designboom shows a lamp designed by Mike Thompson that uses the principle. Place the lamp outside and the algae generates electricity during

This fascinating installation where algae, bioluminescent bacteria, humans and smartphones interact may chart where a new generation of urban "cyber-gardeners" may go.

An interesting design concept that envisions humans becoming semi-photosynthetic thanks to a symbiotic relationship with algae.

Is this company getting closer to the dream of making truly sustainable carbon-negative fuel?

Surprisingly strong and made with seaweed and a bit of paper, this collection of modern furniture and lighting makes use of an abundant resource.

An extended mating season is bringing California's tarantulas out in droves; here's a reminder to go easy on the gentle giants.

We mentioned Ecotricity’s new 'Merchant Wind Power' project at Avonmouth Docks near Bristol, UK earlier this year, but we couldn’t help posting a picture of the now completed initiative. Located in the ultra-industrialized port, surrounded by storage

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

This looks like lungs, sort of, but it's really made out of meadow flowers.

Sometimes it's better to drive. Whether that means you carpool, rent a car, or take public transportation the fact of the matter is that you'd blow more carbon emissions if you traveled by airplane. Not only do you

Pandas, which are one of the better known endangered species out there, just aren't very good at breeding, making their survival more problematic than if, say, they had cubs by the bucketload every year.

Forever is a very long time.

BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested.

A new study finds those with heart disease had higher concentrations of BPA in their urine.

Where does the FDA stand on a BPA ban?

Deserts are hot, dry, and unforgiving -- which makes them difficult environments for most creatures to survive in. But desert residents who have adapted to the temperatures -- by learning to survive without water, developing their own cooling systems, and

A drive-in movie theater in the wilderness and an urban rooftop are just a few of the innovative spots from which stylish trailer hotels are popping up.

As the only canids that can climb trees, gray foxes frequently drag fawn and rabbit skeletons onto the branches with them.

Yes, in theory. Doing it in practice is a whole other story. This is another example of how the hydrogen economy is a fantasy.

It seems that you can build just about anything out of wood.

Ampere Energy has developed a battery that fits in your minimalist apartment.

We visit the writer behind the Zero Waste blog TrashIsForTossers.com.

A new collaborative space dedicated to sustainable fashion design is now open for production.

A charming treehouse is made from recycled wood and glass.

Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques.

FC Modular, that "cracked the code" of tall modular, is no more.

These multi-talented stairs do more than one thing in this apartment renovation in Brooklyn.

As we noted in our review of the New York Times Building communication stair, a standard principle of design today should be comfortable, bright stairs that serve as more than fire escapes, that encourage people to take the stairs instead of the

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and

Image credit: Duke University Duke University's Bleed Blue, Live Green campaign created a clamor of attention from fans wanting to get hold of a limited edition shirt. So much so, we had to post a follow up on where to find the green Duke shirts. I'm

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

By setting both a date and an ambitious target, Sweden is sending a signal that should reverberate well beyond its borders.

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks.

It is, quite literally, the 'outfit of the day,' never to be seen again because it has been returned to the store.

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.