Take a moment to assess the 'dirty' garment before tossing it in the basket. You could save yourself some work.

Organization doesn't just happen; it has to be cultivated – and this is my approach.

Facebook just opened their newest data center, which they've pushed to make as energy efficient as possible. In fact, it even inspired the Open Compute project in which they open source every last detail about the data

Pacific Gas & Electric, a California-based utility, has been plagued with issues during their major push to get smart meters installed in every household in their area, from complaints about possible health

GreenTechMedia reports on new developments in Maine, where a smart meter op-out option will be mandatory for utilities. It's part of the growing backlash among consumers against smart meter installations. Follow Jaymi on Twitter for more stories like

On Caltech's campus, student engineers and scientists are busy in labs day and night working on hairy solar panels, termite

It's an icon that has been part of our lives forever... The electricity pylon was invented, in this design, in the '20's and since then it has been marching across the fields and highways of our mind

The Sierra Club is pointing attention to the once-through cooling systems used by many power plants. Power plants suck up over 200 billion gallons of water a day, and with that water comes millions of fish that don't exactly

It's no secret that there are vast concerns in major utility companies operating a large smart grid connected to household smart meters that charge consumers a variable rate based on

Among music festivals, Bonnaroo is the juggernaut, and this year is was bigger than ever with 80,000 people descending on Manchester, Tennessee. One of the innumerable artists to preside over the festival's many stages (which included sitting in with My

One of the most venerated scientists of our time, James Hansen is the head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, a position he's held for three decades. Long before climate change was a household term, Hansen was one of the first to talk about

In case you're still among the set doubting if the smart grid is really necessary, Earth2Tech has a solid post explaining how record heat (something that is going to happen a lot more often, unfortunately) is a prime example of how the smart grid can

After seven years in government, seven years in non-profits, and seven years in business, Michel Gelobter jokes that he's headed for the clergy next. And why not? He's led Redefining Progress, been a professor at Rutgers, and run environmental quality

Study shows that customers think the non-monetary benefits of the smart grid are great. That is, once someone explains what they are...

A judge rules against smart meter opponents in Naperville, Illinois who wanted to hold a vote on whether the devices should be installed in their city.

Burbank Water & Power opens a sustainable power plant campus as a model for re-adapting industrial sites from water reclamation to solar

California state regulators voted that PG&E customers can opt-out of smart meter installations, but they'll have to pay a fine and a monthly fee.

Popular anger at profiteering energy utilities is high. One wind-power pioneer is hoping to harness that sentiment with a funny viral video.

It seems counterintuitive. Is it just greenwashing? Is it due to government regulation? Let's find out.

A new report says utilities around the world will ramp up smart grid spending, with worldwide projects hitting $46.4 billion in 2015.

Water conservation is obviously a huge concern in Israel and the rest of the Middle East. An interesting startup called Woosh Water is helping conserve water and reduce plastic use by reinventing the public drinking fountain with a high-tech solution.

When asked what he'd do if he was entering the industry today, Jim Rogers had some very revealing things to say.

Environmentalists aren't the only ones considering divestment anymore.

Many clean tech wonks have never heard of them, but Alevo plans to be manufacturing grid-scale energy storage on a huge scale within the next few years.

In the future, we'll be buying energy from utilities that look very different than what we are used to.

A new study says it's a case of out of sight, out of mind, but it has serious consequences.

Should we care where our electrons come from?

Efficiency and conservation aren't just about your personal footprint. They're about reaching tipping points.

Are the tables finally starting to turn?

The number of people using alternative mobility devices is exploding, and they will be demanding safe routes.

Here is an interesting buisness idea; grow butterflies to let fly at special ocasions and at the same time help the enviornment as well as people with special needs. The project is called Mariposeando (Spanish for something

With Valentine's Day around the corner, now's the time to invest in thongs, sweet babydoll sets, ruffled knickers, and more -- in sustainable materials from organic cotton to soy.

From child labor to blood diamonds, showing your love can have some seriously unexpected pitfalls.

Valentine's Day is all about romancing your sweetheart. These companies show the planet some love too.

Where we recycle and repurpose the best of our Valentine's Day posts from the past.

They are all over the internet today; here are some that relate to buildings we have shown on TreeHugger

These cookies make a great edible Valentine.

A list of ways to share the love with everyone you adore without hating on the environment.

The holiday once marked by amorous missives and hand-plucked posies has evolved into a day of staggering statistics.

From carnivorous plants to occult-inspired tokens of affection, these are not your grandmother's Valentine's gifts.

In this installment of Town and Country, we talk about skipping consumerism on Valentine’s Day.

Get in the Valentine’s Day mood with these fun DIY beauty recipes for masks, moisturizers, and scrubs – all of which are suitably pink or red for the occasion!

Here's why it's great to support responsible flower farm management.

The size of one's carbon footprint is not usually a major concern on this romantic holiday, but it can be mitigated with advance planning.

Say I love you with these lovely living gifts that go easy on the planet.

It's important to remember that every physical gift comes at a cost that's both financial and environmental.

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to high-quality undergarments that are kind to your body and the planet.

Is Cupid's appeal fading as millennials find the holiday has become too commercialized?

Sometimes it's worth it.

At the annual builders' show, a massive green show home has all the bells and whistles, but none of the logic of sustainable building.