This week The Man with A Spear in His Chest, founder of Interface Ray Anderson, held a press conference to mark a milestone in his company's journey up "Mount Sustainability". They are making excellent progress towards their target of zero

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.

Forget about wood furniture, we are all tied up in knots about rope.

Can new colors refresh an old rug? These Dutch designers think so -- and they prefer red, to emphasize the problem of waste.

An airbag on the hood of the car to protect pedestrians? We also have a video of Paris flooded by rising seas, a sliding library creates an extra room, and more.

The Polluted Water Popsicles project is meant to shock viewers into realizing how serious water contamination is in Taiwan.

Dead zones threaten wildlife and fisheries, taint drinking water, and impact communities. Keeping agricultural runoff out of waterways can help tackle this global problem.

This ubiquitous liquid, water, continues to amaze us with its just plain weirdness

The idyllic waterway meandering through the Flemish countryside has been called the most polluted stream in Europe.

Was it the Uber car, the safety driver, the victim, or the traffic engineers who designed that road?

So much of the economy changes if cars last five times as long and hardly need service.

Distracted driving isn't just caused by cellphones.

He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life.....

A blog confuses corrugated metal with containers on a project that could have been interesting for its own sake.

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier

Made from wood and recycled movie film, it's perfect for small homes or urban renters always on the move.

Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants.

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.

Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now.

The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.

TransCanada announced today that they are moving forward with their so-called Energy East Pipeline project, which will bring crude oil from Western Canada to refineries and export terminals in Eastern Canada.

It's controversial and probably cost the party leader his job, but there is much to like in it.

One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea.

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!

This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.

Or is it all a big political show?

Lavender sachets are so lovely; they smell sweet and look nice in your drawer. They are supposed to keep away the moths (although the jury is still out on that one) and help you sleep peacefully.

An article in the latest issue of the journal Current Science raises serious questions about the long-term viability of genetically-modified Bt cotton to actually do what it's intended to do, increase pest resistance.

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of

Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused

Heavy Eco sells bags, t-shirts and accessories, all made with recycled or organic materials and designed and produced by inmates in Estonian prisons.

Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.

Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts!

As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts.

Though cotton yields initially doubled when GM cotton began being planted a decade ago, in the past six years yields have failed to increase even though planting has markedly increased.

A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these.

It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some

After the beautiful Xylophone of the Forest I shared with you last month, I came across a selection of amazing wooden designs from Spain, both century-old and brand new ones. Confemadera put together an impressive selection

Last week I posted a stunning wooden bicycle, and the beautiful heritage of wooden ceilings in Andalusia from a series of wood design from Spain that Confeadera put together. Other works include the Fab Lab House, some

One of the biggest floor-care brands in Britain has unveiled a cardboard vacuum cleaner made from its own packaging, the Vax ev. And it was created by a student.Open and Assemble—Without the Packaging Waste The vacuum is sold in a

The US federal government announced a big bet on big data today. What is Big Data, what does the government have to do with it, and where could this lead?

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!

FOROBA YELEN is the name given by villagers in Mali to the lighting prototype following an anthropologic study. A shared technology to improve work, education and rituals.

Here's a building that saves up to 50% CO2 by controlling the sunlight with screens on its facade.

No wonder the video went viral -- it looks like magic. But Ultra Ever Dry appears to be the real thing.