An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.

Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.

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.

Almost every American office building and home has this.

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.

Why design fancy cups that work like disposables? Just sit down and smell the coffee.

The Washington Post has proposed the worst idea I've heard in a while.

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?

Single-use cups don't need more sorting. They need to be eliminated.

The Canadian coffee giant has redesigned Roll Up the Rim to encourage reusable cups.

You may have learned that natural foods decompose in nature; Glacier National Park reminds us why it's a bad idea.

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

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.

"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."

What should we make of President Obama's speech yesterday announcing his plan for addressing climate change? Here are four key moments worth remembering.

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

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

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

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

The actor told protestors last week that her red coat "is the last article of clothing" she'll ever buy.

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

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.

The leather boots come in several styles for both men and women.

Swiss investigators followed the money through a sweatshirt's supply chain.

Along with the iconic Hunter rainboot, the company has a huge collection of items that have no animal materials or animal by-products during the manufacturing process.

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.

The Minimalists chat with Courtney Carver, founder of Project 333, on why stuffed closets are overrated.

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

Much depends on how you define "safe"

Apparently, policy is more important than place.

We really have to change the way we use our cities.

It is not just a choice between tall and sprawl.

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.

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

Say goodbye to disposable cartridges and plastic packaging with this solid-steel beauty.

Remove the water.

Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem.

These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.

Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you.

It's bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.

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

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

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.

A recent surge of interest in local food networks is a boon to farmers, but shoppers need to maintain their support over the long term.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -- Mary Oliver