Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "

But Amazon has some work to do.

It’s not perfect, but it is pretty impressive.

Our never-ending search for convenience comes at a cost.

It is a giant electric radiator that they forgot to turn on due to a software failure.

iFixit took them apart, but they can't put them together.

Even as global demand for all-things-coconut increases, coconut production in Asia is stagnating because farmers aren't paid enough to make it worthwhile.

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.

Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model?

Turn your anger into action by supporting lion-loving charities that are doing great things for big cats.

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

This small apartment's 'library wall' functions as a way to keep the bed out of view, while also storing books and things.

Intended for short-term stays in nature, these prefab units can be transported and 'dropped into' almost any location.

Interested in living in a tiny house, but not sure where to park it? Here are some places to start with.

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular

Figuring out energy can be tricky, especially since there are a lot of alternative energy options. Here are some tips for making smart decisions about energy.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing!

Who says you have to say goodbye to a favorite old sweater? Breathe new life into it with these fun, creative, DIY projects.

In light of rising temperatures and worsening natural disasters, temporary shelters seem increasingly relevant. A Spanish firm came up with an idea to convert water tanks into minimal habitable units.

The project is one of the winners of a Performance Architecture contest to celebrate Guimarães as European Capital of Culture.

Designer Maria Antonia Godigna spent two years studying the spinning techniques of the Warao and created a line of furniture with Moriche, the palm fiber produced by them.

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.

The latest urban intervention to celebrate the city's status as European Capital of Culture is an unusual film venue for pedestrians.

Of all of Niemeyer's impressive works, the 1960s Copan building in Sao Paulo is the one speaking directly to contemporary urban trends.

Though conventional 'deathcare' is hardly green, thanks to the use of embalming chemicals, concrete vaults and non-biodegradable caskets, burials are getting greener each year with various eco-friendly options and smarter

It is the perfect local renewable material, and a great insulator too.

Chairs are us and there are lots of them on display at the Clerkenwell Design Week.

Philadelphia builder uses our favorite material as both insulation and cladding

Two of our favorite materials, cork and porcelain, are together at last in this clever travel mug.

The major brands, Avent, Disney First Years, Gerber, Dr. Brown, Playtex and Evenflow have all have agreed to stop selling baby bottles manufactured from the monomer Bisphenol-A (BPA). This

Some regular TreeHugger readers (and commenters, you know who you are...) are no doubt exclaiming that they being saying the same thing for years, that hemp makes great biofuel--if only the Feds would get out of the way. Well, researchers

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

As mom and I swam in the saline pool, enjoyed a meal of local, sweet scallops, and blissed out with deep tissue massages, the inn's sustainable touches made everything taste and feel a little more like home.

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

We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there.

A new study finds that ultra-fine particles increase the risk of brain cancer.

An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air.

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

These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.

A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby.

September's most loved images from our Photo of the Day series.

Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.

A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.

For consumers, biodegradable and compostable products have mostly been a bust. Still, it is good news that the swiss company Freitag has succeeded making jeans that will break down on commercial compost piles.

A huge trove of posters from the WPA is full of messages that still resonate. And brush your teeth!

A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.

At first this smart lock seemed like gimmicky over-engineering. Then I got thinking about the possibilities.