A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land.

It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts.

From reproductive rights to voter ID, there have been some battles in North Carolina of late. The environment has not escaped unharmed.

There is some exceptional the nonsense coming from Republican members of the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Good grief.

It's more than just a bike; it is a different way of thinking about design and manufacturing.

Is this the thin edge of a much bigger wedge?

How to get away from it all while you take it all with you.

After predicting that an Organic Coke would be the pinnacle of greenwashing five years ago, Next Nature Network reports that Coca-Cola has actually done it, launching a "natural" Coke called Coca-Cola Life in Argentina.

Why can't we all just get along? New campaign humanizes cyclists.

The new digital billboards taking over our cities bring a whole new set of problems. That's why we need these orgs.

Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids.

If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV.

What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone.

But really, they should have seen this coming.

But when you think about it, it is a bit disingenuous to put this message on a digital billboard.

WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire?

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.

I can't wait for this exciting new world of urban mobility.

Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks.

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.

The social media-driven practice is harmful both to wild animals and selfie-takers themselves.

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.

And that's not a bad thing.

Because not all vacations are created equal.

It could be a lot more than you think, especially if you take the long view...

Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.

You know bikes are good. City planners know bikes are good. Yet as soon as cities are successful in getting people biking, a horrible catch-22 is set in motion.

A student project transforms bicycle wheels into rolling animation -- magic ensues.

It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends.

Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge.

This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light.

Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!"

This Barcelona garden is about as simple as it comes. Only it's 70 feet high.

A small subterranean living space becomes a surprisingly luxurious urban dwelling.

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.

Follow the step-by-step eco-renovation of a 100-year-old Modernisme-style space into apartments in Barcelona. From upcycling to smart water-saving devices and insulating rooftop plants, yök Casa + Cultura is about sustainability and the local culture.

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.

In the end it needs to work, fit the budget and be easy to install. To divide our spaces, we opted for low-VOC drywalls, locally made in Spain. That way, no floors or ceilings shall be harmed!

Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting.

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.

I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision.

We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key.

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury!

Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last.

This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.

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