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.

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

This small-but-dynamic, renovated apartment in Barcelona takes its design cues from boat design and hides some delightful surprises.

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!

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret

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.

Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.

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.

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.

Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.

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

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

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

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

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.

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

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?

The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that 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.

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?

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.

Around the country, Christmas trees are recycled for an unlikely purpose: they make for good fish habitat.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

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

Planting trees is one of the most effective things we can do to fight climate change. Too bad Arbor day is missing the opportunity.

Looking at how one firm, Bergmeyer, is returning to work raises some questions.

Toronto project pushes every TreeHugger button

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.

The Washington Post has proposed the worst idea I've heard in a while.

This curious concoction has been engineered to have all of coffee's fabulous flavor, minus the bitterness.

£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?

This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day.

Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?

Josh Fox says President Obama's support for natural gas shocked him, but Brad Plumer shows how the issue of gas exports and production has much to do with maintaining trade relationships.

Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea.

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

The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.

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

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

His analysis is both informative and humorous – a perfect way to spur people to action.