as

This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!




as

Do women really need trash cans everywhere they go?

Surely there's a way to ditch our wasteful, disposable habits.




as

EarthSuds makes zero waste shampoo tablets

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




as

10 reasons to go green starting NOW

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




as

How did our periods get so full of plastic?

Years of marketing 'shame' to women led to the health and pollution crises we currently face.




as

Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.




as

Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.




as

UK harvests its first crop of chickpeas

This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally.




as

Recycling waste water bottles into mission critical parts with 3D printing (video)

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.




as

What if a chef with a logistics degree imagines a no waste restaurant?

Can the hospitality industry learn something when a French chef with a degree in logistics opens a no waste restaurant in London?




as

German President gets coal for Christmas as last black coal mine closes

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




as

Plastic- and packaging-free frozen foods spotted at Czech grocery

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




as

RIP George, the last of his species

George's species fell victim to cannibal snails introduced to combat African snails, one of Earth's worst invasive species




as

Mary Oliver, one of nature's finest ambassadors, has gone

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




as

European industry maps chemicals added to plastics

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans




as

Offices for the Architects Association for Northern Portugal are a wonderful mix of old and new

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.




as

Montreal's swoopy Olympic Tower renovated as office space

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.




as

Happy Easter! Don't forget to buy ethical chocolate.

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!




as

Super easy vegan fudgsicles (recipe)

Homemade popsicles are one of my favorite summer treats, particularly when it’s too hot to bake or cook.




as

What's the most eco-friendly chocolate to buy for Easter?

Mighty Earth has released a scorecard for chocolate brands and retailers to help you make a good choice.




as

'Chocogedden' is fast approaching

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




as

World Cup teams won't be using these soccer balls found washed up on beaches

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




as

Pencil vases turn the humble pencil into a design collectible

Here's a new and novel use for that neglected historical artifact: the pencil.




as

Massive river bed installed in a Danish museum

Olafur Eliasson is back with another environmental project on a giant scale.




as

Smaller gardens at Chelsea Flower Show have big ideas

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to life and gardens at Chelsea.




as

Chelsea Flower Show is blossoming with new ideas and new designers

Change is growing this year with more women designers and lots of glorious blue flowers.




as

The grass chair grows again

First seen in TreeHugger in 2006, the grass chair returns.




as

London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...




as

LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




as

We got lots of great ideas from the space program; insulation isn't one of them

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




as

Nobody has 3D printed a house in 24 hours

There is more to a house than just walls. Danish company COBOD tells the truth about it.




as

There is no such thing as 'carbon-free aluminum'

Apple just bought its first load of greener aluminum. But you cannot call it carbon-free.




as

Build your own face mask and shield from a soda bottle

Industrial designer Mark Sanders shows us all how.




as

This is the Settra Series, made from old plastic bottles

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.




as

This water bottle has a secret coffee cup inside

It's an ingenious design that means you'll never have to choose between the two again.




as

7 ways to dispose of an old Christmas tree

There are lots of ways to put a tree to good use.




as

Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America

Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.




as

Upcycle Boring Glass Jars Into Beautiful Vases with Lace Vase

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




as

Zeal Releases Stylish Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil




as

Will a lionfish-patterned rash guard protect you from sharks?

This company seems to think there's a chance you'll be safer in the water if you look a teensy bit like a lionfish. We remain, um, skeptical.




as

10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.




as

Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

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




as

'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures

A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation.




as

Denver fashion show features upcycled clothes

Don’t expect spotlights, airbrushing, waif-like models or a minimalist catwalk. The fashion show at PalletFest in Dever, featuring upcycled one-of-a-kind garments, was much more colorful and crafty.




as

This lunch bag is disguised as a fabulous purse

No one will ever know that you're packing a healthy, homemade lunch.




as

Vanuatu bans disposable diapers in fight against plastic

Parents will have to embrace the old-fashioned cloth diapering method. That's not a bad thing.




as

Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.




as

Hot weather increases risk of premature childbirth

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




as

Best of Inhabitat: Interview With Metropol Parasol Architect Juergen Mayer H.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's




as

Best of Inhabitots: 7 Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas

+ Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love!