Fresh and seasonal, these recipes offer maximum flavor for minimal effort.

Hailed by Rob Hopkins as "possibly the biggest peak oil/climate change/Transition event to take place in the UK", Bristol's Big Event looks set to be a huge collective exploration of the future for this city of 400,000 residents as fossil fuels

We know that bike commuting saves money, and that cycling to work combats obesity too. So it's no surprise when we hear that bike commuting is on the rise in many cities. One company is stepping out way ahead

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

Abandon not all ye moth-eaten and shrunken cashmere sweaters—designer Brooke Serson Cernonok of Teddylux can sprout an entire menagerie from your castoffs.

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

Working in shared office spaces is an attractive solution for creative start-ups, and has become more and more sought-after in many of the bigger cities. Green Spaces in Manhattan has turned into a well-working

Bogobrush is socially-minded, biodegradable toothbrush that gives back to the community.

It is appalling that in much of America, they are considered a frill.

At first it sounds like any other reality show: "Candidates will be put through a series of tough physical

Artist/inventor Michael Jantzen's new concept for a Solar Winds Desert Power Plant envisions a large public gathering place, inspired by the shape of a flowering plant, to be located in a public park in a hot, dry climate.

When you've got a lot of driveway runoff, some careful landscaping can put it to good use.

Imagine millions of these slithering out from the mud? The eggs of this alien desert crustacean remain dormant for years, waiting for a bout of rain to hatch.

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

Some 200 bald eagles are scavenging the goods at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and dumping the leftovers in suburban backyards.

Our photo of the day comes from Cape San Blas, Florida.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

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

Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my!

Great coworking spaces aren't just about "sharing desks" -- just like other intentional communities where people share resources, they need a common vision and more.

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

Charred wood never looked so good.

Embedded in a hillside, this eccentric dwelling uses a series of functional ramps that connect all the spaces together.

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

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Block off one day per week for athletic and outdoor excursions that otherwise would be difficult to schedule.

An alarming case study in the North Atlantic bolsters Greenpeace's call for a Global Ocean Treaty.

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.

And for most debt-weary Americans, shopping is not on that list.

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

A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines steps to a circular fashion economy.

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.

The Lonna Sauna, designed by OOPEAA, warms my heart.

It has become a trillion dollar industry where nobody wins.

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.

This might be a model for how to live lightly in a circular economy.

From the chemicals to the lifespan to the landfill, it suffers many of the same problems as fast fashion.

Fast furniture is like fast food or fast fashion; here's why you should go slow and how you do it.

The problem is, it's not just about the presence of chlorine, but rather why the chlorine is needed in the first place.

The Dirty Dozen is back. No, we're not talking about the movie—it's the recently released, fifth edition of The Environmental Working Group's (EWG) list of the 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the

"Eat organic," you hear, over and over again. But it can be tough to find organic versions of your favorite fruits and vegetables all the time, so, how do you know which are most important to eat organic?

Photo credit: Abhijit Tembhekar via Flickr/Creative Commonsdigg_url = 'http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/scientists-develop-rot-proof-apple-stays-fresh-four-months.php';Scientists in Australia have developed an apple that won't rot. Or, won't rot

Rosh Hashana, also known as the Jewish New Year, was celebrated this past week. One of the iconic symbols of the holiday, is honey, which is eaten with challah and apples. Honey has important meaning for the celebrants of Rosh

Since the Rena, a Liberian ship, ran aground on a reef off the coast of New Zealand 10 days ago, an environmental catastrophe has been brewing. Oil is spilling into the ocean, harming wildlife and reaching shore.

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