At a recent talk Chamath Palihapitiya said he "doesn't use that sh**" and his kids aren't allowed to either.

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.

Cats at several prisons world wide have been used to smuggle drugs and other banned items.

Your cat deserves better; this architecturally designed house for cats might be just the thing.

If your cat passes out from the sound of crinkling tin foil, she’s not alone.

Many houseplants are toxic for curious cats and dogs. These ones are all pet-friendly.

Access to affordable capital is one of the biggest challenges for expanding a young industry. For solar in Africa, crowdfunding is helping to change that

A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel.

New research, backed by conservation groups in the UK, suggest solar farms may offer opportunities for a more biodiverse countryside.

With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts.

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.

Designed by an innovative 19-year-old, the Sun Saluter relies on a basic water clock to rotate solar panels.

A newly developed, solar powered “leaf” mimics photosynthesis, converting CO2 into fuel.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby.

Because sometimes you need a little private time with your laptop.

Joao Filgueiras Lima, known as Lele, has a remarkable portfolio which has begun to raise attention. We take a look at his pedestrianization work in Salvador and his approach to futuristic health centers.

How to provide housing for the masses getting out of poverty and out of slums in the developing world, without creating sprawl? Argentine architects propose attaching new homes to existing structures.

Even with the growing number of tiny apartments and multi-functional homes coming up in the media these days this project shows the English architect had it right in the 1940s.

We should think differently about our material and finish choices.

It's not every day the more industrial inner workings of a school district are featured on the front page of TreeHugger, but if you’re looking for a school that’s on the cutting edge of energy conservation and making smart use of taxpayer dollars look

Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is

Can government be like a smartphone? An open platform, waiting for citizens to plug in their "apps" to its operating system? The rise of the millennial generation, along with the spread of the open source software movement, has opened up a whole new

DNA testing of cougar crap left along a 1,055-mile trail has established that a young male Puma walked all the way from South Dakota to New England in search of a mate. The poor cat's

Armani has some explaining to do. But she is, of course, an anteater, and they're notoriously tight-lipped.

It's a TreeHugger tradition, and it's time to declare our independence from these dangerous and polluting anachronisms.

A new study suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in rates of neuropsychiatric disorders.

It's boxy, aluminum exterior hides a cushy bed, and a convenient galley kitchen -- all powered by the sun.

Using a customized printer, these designers combined new technology with low sounds to create this modern collection of ceramics.

This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.

Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.

Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA.

A collective wardrobe spares resources, reduces clutter, and provides a steady stream of fabulous outfits. It's win-win all around.

More on why less is more.

In a word, yes. We don't have to buy what they're selling.

Did your fear of stains stop you from going to school or work? Probably not. But this company is aiming to bring menstrual cups to African schoolgirls who miss school because they have their period and cannot afford disposables.

If you dream of testing the limits of solar powered mobility, but don't have the DIY gene, here is someone who can help

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.

An advertising gimmick that gives a whole new meaning to the words "training shoes."

The award-winning DropBucket is a recycled cardboard trash can that can be reused and/or recycled.

In this open source design project, Dos Uno shares cool, easy to make designs for chairs, tables and shelves using cheap readily available materials.

Beekeepers will soon be able to track the health of their colonies right from their smartphone.

Did you know honey has its own sound? Using honey and other tools, this bee enthusiast wants to raise awareness about bee colony collapse disorder through music.

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

I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads.

Blending ground beef with mushrooms cuts both calories and carbon emissions. Oh, and lots of folks say it tastes better too.

Guess which industry pushed that one through?

For everything from stained sinks and burnt pots to baked-on grime, this simple 3-ingredient formula is eco-friendly, zero-waste, and actually works.