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.

Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.

Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book.

That's what they are doing in Berkeley, and it will spread.

Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight.

If you’re to take composting to the next level, here’s a list of some less-common items that can also get tossed in your composting bin or tumbler.

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

Until it can be composted in my own backyard, I'm not getting excited.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web.

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

A new poll conducted for the League of Conservation Voters found strong views among young voters, including young Republicans, regarding climate change denial.

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

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

Was focusing on Keystone XL a mistake? Recent debates on that issue within the environmentalist community have caused some controversy. Here's a look at what people are saying.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

Two are doing well, but the rest aren't doing nearly enough, according to Stand.earth.

We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable.

The index, published by Fashion Revolution, assesses how brands disclose information about business practices, not their ethics or sustainability.

Shipping containers are the base for an instant "lush urban oasis."

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

After years of no-shampoo approaches, I found a way to clean my hair that actually works for me.

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

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

These single-use tablets are a smart way to reduce plastic waste, whether at home or while travelling.

It cuts through grease, makes glass shine, and deodorizes thoroughly – all thanks to a nifty chemical reaction.

A new study has found the worms excrete plastic and its toxic additives with no residue in their bodies.

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.

The strange story of a fight against composting laws, by a community that loves composting

Feast your eyes on the frozen foods available with no waste at the Globus Hypermarket in the Czech Republic

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.

A response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of inspiring conscious consumerism.

You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery.

Look what you can make out of bamboo poles and climbing rope in 23 days--if you are artists.

Now that's handy: no more need for replanting.

What a way to master the arts of carving and design: one a day for a year.

There is an art to shade gardening: keep it simple.

The Danby Parcel Guard reduces the waste of stolen packages and multiple deliveries.

There are lots of ways to put a tree to good use.

National parks never go out of style, just like these retro posters.

Parents will have to embrace the old-fashioned cloth diapering method. That's not a bad thing.

Children born today will grow up in a disease-ridden, malnourished world, unless governments stick to the Paris Agreement.

Shipping boxes of dirty diapers across the country seems inefficient and unnecessary.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's

YES! Magazine’s 2nd Annual Celebration of People Power with Alice Walker, Frances Moore Lappé, and Makana.

When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days.

Or is it actually good for you?

The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great.