The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.

Better yet, Citizenne Style's tips don't require you to make any new online purchases.

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.

Henry Grabar writes a really wonderful article that shows how "a better world is possible."

The Cultural Landscape Foundation introduces a prize that rivals architecture's Pritzker or Stirling.

Why can't we do this in North America?

Transportation has a much bigger impact on urban design than we think.

In many cities, politicians are looking at the world through their windshields.

What can we do to save our streets? Decentralize everything.

Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places.

Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long.

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

These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.

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

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

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

German research on trendy craft brews proves how to optimize the craft beer experience

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

A minimalist and discreet addition to some exuberant older houses.

Oliver Wainright of the Guardian calls for a rethink of the way we put buildings together and take them apart.

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

Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil.

It's a bright and sunny solution to an abandoned rooftop: a garden.

Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea.

See this fascinating documentary about the dedicated man who created a forest the size of Central Park.

Now that's handy: no more need for replanting.

What a way to master the arts of carving and design: one a day for a year.

There are no trees in the winning shots, but it's still a stirring series of photos.

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

Can one device to it all? Should it? Has its time finally come?

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.

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.

In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that?

I love any yoga accessory that positively integrates the law of karma.

Several American team members are involved in environmental issues, as well as Olympic ones.

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

In fact, it'll likely make you feel worse because it doesn't reflect who you truly are.

TreeHugger and UNEP announce return of World Environment Day Blogging Competition.

When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days.

In the building industry it is a big question, for all the wrong reasons.

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.

Another way that the coronavirus is bad for the environment.

Grimy fingers in the mouth leads to decreased risk of developing allergies, new study suggests.

Another great example of compost poetry that celebrates the magic in our muck.

Maybe we need an executive order banning handshakes as barbaric.

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