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New York City bans foie gras

One thousand restaurants will have to take it off their menus by 2022.




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A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter

And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be.




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These dogs may save the citrus industry from a devastating pandemic

Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy




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Latest drone view of Apple HQ shows a building as shiny as a new iPhone

Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers.




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Apple AirPods get a big fat easter egg for repairability from iFixit

Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "




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Apple employees keep walking into those gorgeous glass walls at Apple Park

C'mon guys, look where you are going. This is an Apple product and you are clearly using it wrong.




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This could be the last drone video flyover of Apple Park

Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely."




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Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again

Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste.




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New MacBook Air is easier to repair

But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit.




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Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon

This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals.




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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We Breathe What We Buy: How palm oil is driving air pollution in Asia

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.




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Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.




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India follows China's lead, bans plastic waste imports

Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model?




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Cats can perch and play in this cat-sized glass and wood structure

This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house.




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118 sq. ft. micro-apartment has hidden table that slides out

This small, efficient renovation of a former maid's room in Paris hides a stealthy little table.




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Artist's laser-cut paper artworks interlace complex geometries & color

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.




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Compact seaside apartment renovation is inspired by boat design

This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over.




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Off-grid 'micro-refuge' re-interprets the classic A-frame cabin

Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods.




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World's first “Brussels Sprout Battery” lights up a Christmas tree

In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree.




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Astronaut pee can be used as an energy source

A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel.




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Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.




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Kenyan students design biowaste reactor to harvest dormitory waste

Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop.




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Glass paint can cool down metal roofs

For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better.




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This company turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.




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This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.




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15 wonderful things that your library has to offer

There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources.




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Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween?

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.




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Nothing New 2020: I'm embarking on a year of secondhand purchases

The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.




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11 Clever Mason Jar Hacks and Mods

From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby.




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A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music

This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.




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Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes

Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails.




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How to DIY a washing machine into a chair

In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture.




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How to make all-natural Easter egg dyes

Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen?




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Rio+20’s ‘Look at the Bright Side’ Phase Doesn't Hide the Process Needs Re-Thinking

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?




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What Rio+20 Was and Wasn't in 17 Photos

Wrapping up our coverage of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, we look at who came, who bailed out, what happened, and what didn't.




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Organic Food Debate Continues: Pleasure Over Sustainability?

Aren't the enjoyment and pleasure some sustainable choices provide much more compelling selling points than their intangible environmental benefits?




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Recycled Rug Evoking Pasturelands Greens Beautiful Home Office in Buenos Aires

The space is the first to pop up at the recently opened Casa FOA interior design exhibition, the largest in the city.




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Multi-Purpose Folding Screen Doubles as Library, Rack, Mirror and Ironing Board

In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece.




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Pallets, Tires, Garbage Bags and Plastic Drums Turned into Lovely Playground in Niamey

Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials.




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Angels, Reindeers, Pigs and Christmas Trees; sustainable wood decoration by Lovi

more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil




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Cute Animal Bulletin Boards Deliver a Serious Reminder About Mass Extinction

Nobody likes being beaten about the head with the eco-stick. As many of us have experienced, railing against friends and family about the state of the planet rarely produces favourable results, or in fact any result at all. That's why TreeHugger is a




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Nudge, the New Eco Lifestyle Shop in Helsinki, Has Opened Its Doors

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a




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Poetree: A Funeral Urn That Lets You Plant A Tree From Ashes

Though conventional 'deathcare' is hardly green, thanks to the use of embalming chemicals, concrete vaults and non-biodegradable caskets, burials are getting greener each year with various eco-friendly options and smarter




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Put a cork in it: Natural renewable cork makes a comeback as home insulation

For his renovation of a 200 year old farmhouse, Alex Wilson tries out the greenest insulations on the market




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Minimalist cork and brass wallet makes a stylish statement with renewable materials

If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials.




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Connecticut Teen Creates Fashion Statement in Fight Against Global Warming

When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter




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No Money Down Solar Lease Program Announced in Connecticut

Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is




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California Leads the Energy Efficiency Race: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Releases 2008 Scorecard

So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to




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New Haven, Connecticut to Get Waste Oil Biodiesel Plant

One way to get around many of the problems attributed to biofuel production (land use changes, effect on food prices, etc) is by using waste vegetable oil to produce biodiesel. Now it looks like New Haven, Connecticut will be