Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals.

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.

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

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

These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets.

These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go.

The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.

The country's ambitious reforestation project has received a surprise influx of laborers, thanks to coronavirus.

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.

A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.

Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.

We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.

Pot-grown trees are a nice idea. Especially if someone else looks after them.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.

It would be nice to hang out in one of these right now.

Maybe, but we need balconies done right.

Almost every American office building and home has this.

But let's not oversell wood construction.

Especially when civility is in tatters, why do we feel the need to judge little things that bring others joy?

Single use plastic waste is a fundamental driver of a linear system that is hard to bend.

£1 million in grants will be divided among groups wanting to improve recycling facilities. But why should people have to compete for help in dealing with Starbucks' own trash?

Travellers can take a reusable cup and drop it off at a 'cup check-in point' before boarding a flight.

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.

On Tuesday, President Obama announced his new climate change plan. Below is an infographic produced by the White House illustrating some facts about climate change and how these new proposal

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama spoke about his new climate change plan.

During the first four years of President Obama's administration, US electricity from wind and solar more than doubled, according to two new reports released today.

It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House.

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.

But do they have the courage to do it right?

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.