Instead of heavy metals, petroleum products, and toxic solvents, this printing ink is made with algae grown by Living Ink.

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

Stunning Art Project Projects Impacts of Climate Change TreeHugger was founded on the idea that art and design can help solve the ecological crisis we are facing - most recently evidenced by our round up of environmental artists shaking up the art

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

St. Augustine said "Solvitur Ambulando": It is solved by walking. So does Tom Vanderbilt in this great series in Slate.

Under pressure from parents and breast cancer groups, Campbell's Soup says it has transition plan away from BPA in motion

The Substitution Support Portal SUBSPORT launched this week, intending to give business improved tools for substituting hazardous chemicals with safer substitutes.

A new bill in California would make digital receipts the default; here's why it's a big deal.

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.

As it turns out, personal energy choices can be contagious.

Thanks to COVID-19, a lot more than previously thought.

Just when we thought there was a chance for a rationalist US Administration to mesh with the Climate-action oriented EU and with an increasingly open-minded China...[Vaclav] Klaus has called man-made global

Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet.

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

Instead of combining the two poles of work and leisure, this simple and functional design separates them into distinct volumes.

This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

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.

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

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

Why spend a fortune buying it when you don't use it that often?

You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements.

With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear.

Facial recognition technology may delight parents wanting constant updates, but it's an invasion of children's privacy.

This intriguing film asks a question we should all be asking ourselves: "How might your life be better with less?"

Designed with the ultra-minimalist office in mind, this all-wood desk has a lot of concealed places to stash your clutter.

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

This intriguing design brings in more healthy rocking and rolling movement as you sit, work and socialize.

This smart system automatically frees up floorspace and can learn your preferences.

There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The

Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the

Lots of great Food Day events across the country, but New York's will be particularly tasty and loud.

But I am in the tank for the one that came in second

It's only the second time that the treehugger types get the big prize

As always, they warm your hearts as well as your toes.

There are 17 atriums that need to be filled with creative uses.

We have a look at the eco-sheds

They really do live up to their billing this year.

Not coming soon from a modular company near you.

It always amazes, how much work people do for this.

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.

This self-sustaining mini-ecosystem is made by a designer who wants to create habitable structures that are also themselves alive.

Yep, people can do pretty amazing things when they set their sights on it. These are some of our favorite (sometimes crazy) human accomplishments and amazing feats of strength.

We've all heard it — "this city" or "that city" has more bicyclists because it has warmer weather. Looks like it's time to retire that statement.

What do greenhouse gases bubbling up look like? In these starkly elegant images, we get to seem them up close.

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

Mangroves are a special ecosystem. Found all over the world, they thrive in the in-between zones of land and sea, and act as nurseries for a vast variety of animals, grocery stores for humans, a buffer between homes

Dr. Peter Gleick uncovers the complex truth to the bottled water industry, and makes a strong case for being realistic about our addiction.