It's been a couple of years since the still-planned and so-called Great Green Wall of Africa graced the pages of TreeHugger, so here's a quick update and overview: As the BBC reports, African leaders are meeting in Chad to further push the

Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall.

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.

Whether it's for emotional or financial reasons, more people are rejecting consumerism by refusing to shop unnecessarily.

Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by.

Constantly fulfilling your desires leads to financial problems. Learn how to get that under control.

Our brains can't handle it.

Supporters think the Arctic Apple will be a game changer - the first GMO to be marketed directly to consumers as convenience food.

Established food shopping routines have been turned upside down. Here's how to navigate the strange new world.

The Essential David W. Orr First, a quick bio for those of you who might not be familiar with David W. Orr: He the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College and a James Marsh Professor at the University

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

British retailers brace for "unbelievably bad" profits this year. Can climate change be blamed?

British journalist Stacey Dooley reveals what our fast fashion addiction is doing to the planet.

How was your "buy nothing" day? Did you really buy nothing? Did you miss that rush, the unmistakable high of exchanging your musty old cash for something you can brag to your friends about, or for the gift that will simply take the

Lets declare a day of non-action, of unoccupying the big box stores. Instead, let's support our local, green neighborhood shops that need our custom.

She claims it's not a problem, "It's just a food product, essentially."

Girls and boys have a lot to gain from learning to work with their hands

The Level Market wants to make the procurement of humanitarian aid and development products as easy as shopping on Amazon.

How do companies close the “green-gap” and turn consumer values into action?

A few tweaks by stores could make the process more efficient.

Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free.

A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm.

Sometimes shipping container architecture makes perfect sense.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students.

Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas.

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a

One of my favorite things to do when I travel to new cities is check out their green shopping scenes. I was recently in the Tel Aviv/Jaffa region of Israel and had a few hours to visit the area shops and outdoor

Tesla's new boutique shop on Berlin's famous KuDamm beckons, but where is Germany's national strategy for electric cars?

But regardless of what green initiatives they implement, tourists must be willing to change, too.

The holidays are a time of joy, happiness, families and... waste? Estimates show that almost 25% of waste produced in the US comes from the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. But we can change that, starting now.

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?

The actor told protestors last week that her red coat "is the last article of clothing" she'll ever buy.

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.

The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.

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Want to make the best purchasing decision? Use your PC instead of a mobile device.

Volvo Lets You Have Your Christmas Shopping Delivered Directly To Your Car

Official music video for Crazy. Song by illWIN and Theory

IBM Watson is bringing cognitive computing to education to bring personalized learning to kids around the world - transforming early childhood education to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.

Official music video for Crazy. Song by illWIN and Theory