Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.

Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget.

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.

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.

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.

Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments.

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role

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.

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

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.

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

This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet.

They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days.

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.

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.

The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

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

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.

Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so

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.

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

Why should Fox News have all the fun?

A new twist in the ongoing debate over the best Christmas tree: live, natural, artificial, or other?

Live Christmas trees are a great way to keep the holiday spirit alive into the New Year. But what if you could eat them too?

An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.

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.

Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.

These eco-friendly decorating tips will make your tree greener than the color of its pine needles.

When it comes to live Christmas trees, we're still feeling the effects of the Great Recession ten years ago.

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

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.

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

It comes down to the plastic. I want as little of it in my life as possible.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

A few households have had surprising visitors.

Juniper is an invasive species that's tough to work with.