Baby Boróka Torda (pictured below-the-fold with her father) has had her "foot print" made green, literally, as pictured here, and prospectively: Baby's lifespan carbon footprint has been offset through tree plantings which will be professionally

Could Japan be attempting to shirk its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol by purchasing lower-grade carbon credits? Having pledged to cut emissions to 6% below 1990 levels, the country is now racing to make ends meet as

They actually have a Deputy Minister for Cycling in Hungary's Ministry of Economics and Transport. They are also promoting cycling with this sexy video that Grist calls safe for work if you use headphones. A commenter on osocio translates it:First of

With the demise of Nau, many commentators have been suggesting the trouble was that the company was ahead of its time. We respectfully disagree. Firstly, if ever there was a time for businesses to flourish, who are environmentally and socially

According to the Spanish newspaper El País last week, Spain will be the first big buyer of CO2 emission rights from Eastern Europe, in order to fulfil the Kyoto Protocol. In 2007, Spain's emissions had

From Almada, Portugal, where residents will be able to swap recyclable materials for free rides on

Photo via StringBike The Bike, Unchained A group of designers in Hungary have done away with what has long been a staple of bicycle design, those oily old chains, with their creation, the StringBike. Instead of being propelled forward the traditional

It sounds like a plot-line from a bad 1950's sci-fi movie, but unfortunately there's nothing fiction about it. Several towns in western Hungary were flooded today with a toxic red sludge after the waste product from

Wastewater or sludge storage lagoons are designed, in part, based on statistical probability of annual precipitation and evaporation amounts. The data behind these estimates generally don't take into account contemporary

A state of emergency has been declared in Hungary where four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in

Stand Up (On Your Bike) And Be Counted I've already written about Copenhagen's cyclist counter a while ago. I still think it's a great idea, not only to count cyclists, but as a subtle tool to show the strength of the local bike community and to add a

Hungary already has a ban on genetically modified crops, so this is a bit more complicated than it may seem at first. As PlanetSave reports Hungary has destroyed approximately 1000 acres of maize fields found to

They call it green. I call it too much.

One designer tackles how the ubiquitous egg carton could be rethought in order to waste less.

London's international embassies are showing off their countries' design as part of the London Design Festival.

It's a good demonstration of how you don't need a lot of smart high tech to build a comfortable house.

Hold on to your pants as we show you how to solve the last mile problem.

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

A roaming freelance photographer and writer go on the road in this self-built live-work space on wheels.

Using a self-invented "multiluminous" painting process, this artist transforms ordinary rooms into starry environments.

In this eye-popping example of adaptive reuse, a crumbling church is remade into a public skatepark, complete with incredible murals.

But could it be the ugliest house we have ever shown on TreeHugger?

Napping in the daytime is good for your health and probably for your productivity.

It has a solar powered smoke alarm, GPS and is standing on guard, ready to phone it in.

Inspired by the human-based Modulor system of proportion, this small Madrid apartment is defined by a series of wooden alcoves that hold different daily functions.

This flexible interior design for a collaborative workspace has plenty of hammocks and giant exercise balls to keep its co-working members happy.

Most hot dog carts are ugly and utilitarian. This one's not.

Each month presents a new culinary challenge. Submit an entry and you could win a trip to Spain.

Severe flooding in Spain has led to shortages so bad in the UK that some supermarkets are flying produce in from the United States.

Optional add-ons like desks, drawers, cabinets, trundle beds and even bike racks make this single bed a place to work, play, rest and relax.

This compact, wood-clad cabin is made as a comfortable eco-hotel suite in natural settings.

I used to think that this kind of furniture would become a very big deal. I was wrong.

Ephemeral and unexpected, this outdoor workspace is intended as an urban refuge.

They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up.

Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.

And with that comes real fear for the environment.

This Bilbao tower is like nothing the Passivhaus world has seen.

This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably.

No more elephant or lion acts. Those are now a thing of the past.

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.

It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls.

So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal.

Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology.

But not all locals are happy, saying the mayor is treating the city like a theme park.

After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt.

With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash.

The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe.

A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism.

This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure.