Created around 1900 in France for the World Exhibition in Paris, these predictions for the future didn’t actually turn out as expected.

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.

Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

When it comes to live Christmas trees, we're still feeling the effects of the Great Recession ten years ago.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

After reading an article that recommended spending $1,300 on 'must-have' beach gear, it's time a serious talk about what's necessary and what's not.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

A look back at when we started learning the truth about natural gas.

Looking at how one firm, Bergmeyer, is returning to work raises some questions.

Every year, people go crazy buying coffee and tossing the cups, in hopes of winning a prize. It's a ludicrously antiquated model.

This curious concoction has been engineered to have all of coffee's fabulous flavor, minus the bitterness.

£1 million in grants will be divided among groups wanting to improve recycling facilities. But why should people have to compete for help in dealing with Starbucks' own trash?

Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?

But you'd better return it within 5 days or else you'll get fined.

Realizing that recycling isn't working, the chain will be eliminating single-use cups and coffee bags.

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.

Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy

All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

Apparently, policy is more important than place.

One designer thinks that it can take the place of concrete in buildings, inside and out.

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.

New products for 'urban skin' are booming, but do they actually work?

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.

Experts suggest that the health benefits of sunlight may outweigh the risks.

Now I'm obsessed with paring it down to the absolute minimum.

With salons and beauty services temporarily closing, there's never been a better time to start a DIY, at-home, simplified beauty routine.

Just because something is BPA-free doesn't mean it's safe.

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.