The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags.

Motoi Yamamoto's salt labyrinths and intricate installations are as stunning as they are sustainable.

Over the past three days, one of Helsinki's tram lines has been carrying some unusual cargo -- living plants donated by passengers for inclusion in a roller-coaster-themed urban garden.

A new Human Rights Watch report shows the horrific conditions, both environmental and social, that 90% of Bangladesh's leather is produced in—and exported from, to the US, China, Italy and elsewhere.

It's the most prestigious photography prize (and best paid) and here's this year's winner.

Environmental initiatives are integral to addressing the "tale of two cities" that Mayor de Blasio campaigned on.

Changes closer to home would be nice too.

Why do we always think other animals are so simple?

A giant resin bee is drawn to purple loosestrife, can you guess the connection?

Our photo of the day comes from the magical rainforest of Ecuador.

Our photo of the day illustrates the whimsical world of camouflage.

Our photo of the day illustrates why the word 'caterpillar' (literally, shaggy cat) makes perfect sense.

E-bikers use their bikes more, go longer distances, and often substitute it for driving or transit.

As with many biodiversity hotspots, new discoveries are being made all the time.

The husband and wife have spent 25 years buying up wasteland farmers no longer wanted; now elephants, tigers and leopards roam free there.

The happy country that set a Guinness record for planting 49,672 trees in just one hour welcomes the birth of a new prince by more than doubling that planting.

This contemporary urban home mixes reclaimed materials from local demolition sites with a modern design.

Uttar Pradesh is going to be looking a lot greener after a marathon 24-hour tree-planting frenzy.

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.

That's way sooner than almost anyone expected.

The system will also help reduce the spread of disease in rural villages.

India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents.

After 25 years of buying land in India that farmers no longer wanted, the husband and wife now play host to elephants, monkeys and more; see a new video about their work here.

For the past 119 Sundays, volunteers have toiled in the sludge to remove 12,000 tonnes of plastic from Versova Beach -- and they're still going strong.

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.

Jackson McLean is the face of a new vegan food movement on this remote Canadian island that's long been defined by fishing.

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.

A few intrepid film makers went to check it out. Their responses were not exactly uniform.

Another interesting find from Buenos Aires design fair, Feria Puro Diseno (FPD), this is a modular system designed by local studio Disenaveral to build different kinds of shelving spaces that adapt to changing situations.

Perfect idea for spaces with poor air quality: a multi-functional hanging lamp that grows air-purifying plants.

Sure, a bicycle can replace your car -- but as Frank Zappa demonstrates, it could replace your drum-set, too.

Passive house designer creates a very active play house.

From the impressive Vienna Vegetable Orchestra to hand-carved pipes and whistles in Japan, these creative people know how to find music anywhere, even in the crisper.

These transforming shoes can go from flat to a stylish stiletto within seconds.

Finally, Net Zero done right.

But maybe he should.

Plus lots of green things.

We love little boxes!

From giant whales and tiny living to Tesla, trees, and death cleaning, the year’s most read stories are like a field guide to groovy green living.

From tiny homes and camper vans to book hoarding and alternative lawns, here are the year's most read stories.

Tiny homes and food proved to be popular, but a story on sneakers (really?) ran its way to the top.

A new platform aims to remove the barriers between would-be investors and solar developers, increasing the adoption of renewables in the process.

Putting your money to work for sustainability is probably one of the most important things you can do. It just got easier.

Your favorite clothing item just got even better. These new leggings from Girlfriend Collective tick all the boxes when it comes to eco-friendly and ethical production.

Ready to share kilowatts? Facebook launched its social energy app today that will enable users to share and compare their home energy consumption.

A new app from BBC allows you to explore content from their great nature documentaries.

You can now view the energy and water efficiency performance of the company's North Carolina and Oregon data centers in real-time.

The company would use the Solara solar-powered drone, which can remain in flight for five years at a time!