But let's not oversell wood construction.

Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button

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

This could be the key to getting people to carry reusable mugs each day.

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

This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day.

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

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.

After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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

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.

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

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.

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.

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

Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can't pretend we can just open a window.

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

Both offer a 'dream version' of yourself, but one is far trendier than the other.

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

Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!

Their fate is tied to that of bees, which aren't doing too great either.

But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

The University of Central Florida is selling experimental Martian dirt, for $20/kg plus shipping. Or use their open source recipe to make your own.

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

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.

Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans.

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.

As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful.

Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.

Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land.

What could be lovelier than a butterfly; even when it is made out of a can of beer.

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps

I am not convinced this can work but I will give it a try.

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

I know what I am shopping for this weekend: Fire extinguishers.

Don't be intimidated by flea markets and thrift stores. Here are three easy ways to start finding affordable vintage fashion now.

New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.

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

And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse.

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It takes a licking and keeps on ticking

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.