The beauty industry has a long way to go, but these companies prove that change is in the air.

Sales of bar soap had been sadly slipping, but now shoppers are wising up to its many benefits.

Remove the water.

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

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

After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.

It is estimated that one worker dies every 15 seconds from toxic exposures at work

Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

Coal for Christmas, but not for being naughty. Germany commemorates the end of an era as the last black coal mine closes.

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

Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy.

Anyone who says that a building has to be demolished because the plan doesn't suit modern uses is either lying or incompetent. Just look at this.

The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating

Testing shows just how much packaging is required to keep the yum in, and reveals some dirty little secrets on the way

It's important, but higher isn't always better.

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

Unless we change the way we buy chocolate, we could lose it forever.

The World Cup is starting: here's a football they won't be wanting.

The creation of a summer pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery is an annual tradition; and this year it's weird.

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

"Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here.

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide.

Industrial designer Mark Sanders shows us all how.

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.

Empty jars and recycles are easily transformed into stunning vases with the Lace Vase attachment by Milk Design Shop.

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.

Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups.

When you use cloth, you never have to worry about running out.

The Thermal Resilience Design Guide from Ted Kesik could be a new standard.

Today, September 6th, Trash Tycoon officially launches! It's been a long, hard, fun road getting to this point, and we owe a special thanks to all the beta testers who have been playing and submitting bugs and comments on the forums.

+ Overwhelmed by all the gear your kid needs to head back to school? We'll streamline your shopping endeavors with the best eco-friendly back to school supply basics.

Time is running out to enter! Win a trip to Mongolia for World Environment Day by entering our annual contest!

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

Scientist explains in new book how germs can be advantageous for kids and how over-sterilizing is hurting them.

Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures

But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do?

The microorganisms already exist in the ocean, but researchers want to amplify their effect.

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.

But is it too much of a good thing?

Researchers found that those little guys living inside you need their beauty sleep as well.

Researchers 'astonished' to find potentially deadly bacteria, including E.coli and Staphylococci, in 9 out of 10 products they tested.

Steven M. Johnson is at it again.

They could also make their vehicles less deadly, but let's put the onus on the cyclist first.

Gordon Murray Designs try their hand at an urban commuter.

Bristol's airport expansion gets cancelled in a shocking act of doing something meaningful to go carbon neutral.

A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters.

it's a "personal sun coach" that tells you when to put on a hat, and more.

Launched at CES, this car has everything to keep you entertained because "young people like IT toys."