The problem may seem immense, but there are many good solutions.

It's time to put a stake through them and build efficient Passivhaus buildings.

In which I try to clear up some misconceptions.

It's one thing to design to the Passivhaus standard; it is another thing altogether to prove it.

These are interesting times for the Passive House movement in America, and this should be a very interesting conference.

You are not just buying a box but a full service design/build package. Could this take container architecture mainstream?

Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.

Strawless in Seattle is now officially enshrined into law.

Or is it a missed opportunity?

Could Japan be attempting to shirk its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol by purchasing lower-grade carbon credits? Having pledged to cut emissions to 6% below 1990 levels, the country is now racing to make ends meet as

According to the Spanish newspaper El País last week, Spain will be the first big buyer of CO2 emission rights from Eastern Europe, in order to fulfil the Kyoto Protocol. In 2007, Spain's emissions had

Wastewater or sludge storage lagoons are designed, in part, based on statistical probability of annual precipitation and evaporation amounts. The data behind these estimates generally don't take into account contemporary

Stand Up (On Your Bike) And Be Counted I've already written about Copenhagen's cyclist counter a while ago. I still think it's a great idea, not only to count cyclists, but as a subtle tool to show the strength of the local bike community and to add a

London's international embassies are showing off their countries' design as part of the London Design Festival.

What's the point of doing laundry with non-toxic soap if it still produces loads of un-recycled plastic waste?

Standard washing machines use a lot of water to get rid of a small amount of dirt. One startup is aiming to close that loop by reusing the wastewater.

The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment.

The next game-changing technology might not be in the form of an electric car with a longer range, or more efficient solar panels, but rather a better way to dry your clothes.

The Care Label Project will add a label to thousands of clothes in hopes that people will adopt laundry habits that are better for both fabric and the Earth.

The unanimous answer from garment makers to dermatologists to fashion-lovers is, "Yes!"

New legislation would require polyester clothing to have a label warning about shedding in the wash.

Anyone can make use of this free, eco-friendly laundry tip.

These graphics are helpful for deciphering wash instructions and dealing with stains.

Corporate Knights Magazine asks the question and gets a different result than we did.

A new study shows a major difference between EPA estimates and actual landfill numbers.

The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy.

Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference.

I used to think that this kind of furniture would become a very big deal. I was wrong.

They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up.

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.

And with that comes real fear for the environment.

This Bilbao tower is like nothing the Passivhaus world has seen.

This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably.

Following these guidelines can help you to build a higher quality, longer-lasting wardrobe.

My name is Daniel Wallach, and I am Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown. My wife, Catherine Hart, is the Coordinator of

That scintillating time that is the cusp between high school and the rest of one's life is a thrill. And no moment captures the feeling more succinctly than graduation day itself.

Ok, so this isn't a true green item. But, kudo's to my favorite eco-celeb, Leonardo DiCaprio for his consistent give-back spirit. Leo and Kate Winslet returned to their Titanic roots to help out the ship's one remaining

Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about

Timely but not fleeting, flouncy but not frilly, unique but not unwearable, clever but never over the top -- Mr. Larkin's Spring 2010 collection was everything green fashion should be. A relative newcomer on the eco-scene, the

A couple of years ago, I made the New Year's resolution that my new clothing purchases would be limited to green garments. With the quality and selection of ">green fashion that's become available recently, it's been a promise

Ladies, summer is now truly upon us, well it certainly is here in London, and tis the season to have fun with our feet, though not, we must add, at the expense of the planet or people. Happily there is a wide range of seriously stylish ethical footwear

When I caught up with Summer Rayne Oakes at a Fashion Delivers event in June, she only briefly mentioned her forthcoming project: Source 4 Style, an online marketing

From a chance to raise baby lions to a tiny waterproof camera or durable hemp hiking shoes, find the perfect gift for your outdoors enthusiast here.

No more excuses for soft, moldy apples in your fruit bowl!

What’s the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Maybe not a pumpkin at all.

Last week, California joined Oregon and Washington in signing a pact with British Columbia called the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, which forms an alliance to set shared fuel standards and mandates for cutting carbon emissions.

This couple have found a balance between financial security and freedom, by renting out their house, living out of their renovated garage, and traveling in their van conversion.

We laughed, we cried, but more important, we picked the recycling-loving winners of Etsy's Handmade Halloween Costume Contest.

Local designers from The NewNew, a group of independent handmade Etsy artists, designers, and crafters in the New York area, have come together for this years spring Handmade Calvacade. The shopping event will feature fine,

A photography fanatic creates beautiful iPhone docks as a homage to old cameras.