It might not be a first, but you have to give this couple credit for marrying on a bike in a city where traffic is so heavy that even pedestrians beat cars.

As more eco-conscious couples take their walk down the aisle, a growing green wedding industry has responded in kind. Enter "Something Green," a new service introduced by The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. "We are constantly looking for

If soaring wedding costs have you wondering how you can afford it all (and yet, you couldn't be bothered with the effort to put on a more eco-conscious wedding) then McDonald's may have the answer for you.

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser? The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton -- set for this Friday, April 29 -- has inspired dozens of trinkets, tchotckeys, and souvenirs of varying usefulness, quality, and taste, from cheesy mugs and ugly

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser?

It's been 30 years since Charles and Diana's wedding, which means royal watchers all over the world have been working themselves into a tizzy over every last, secret detail of the Friday, April 29th nuptials

A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple's life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day?

If you keep it simple, then the wedding will be more fun and relaxed for everyone involved, not to mention kinder to the environment.

Charlotte and Nick Baker managed to feed 135 guests on rejected food that was delivered one day before the wedding.

Challenge the notion that you have to blow the bank account just to throw a good party. There are smarter ways of doing it.

Ironically, the setting is supposed to evoke rustic simplicity.

At some point we were told not to toss rice at the newly betrothed because of the birds – here's the real reason why we shouldn't.

A few strategic decisions can greatly reduce the environmental impact of your Big Day.

Mark Siddall of LEAP measures and calculates everything, thinks about it, and then calculates it again.

Our photo of the day comes from California's Central Coast.

Once again, we're proud to partner with the United Nations Environment Programme to help fight food waste and bring attention to World Environment Day.

Did you know that 50% of food produced is wasted? It is true, but thankfully, the United Nations Environment Program and TreeHugger are helping shine a light on this problem with our fourth annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition.

Charles Immanuel Akhimien, a Nigerian doctor and writer, will report from WED host country Mongolia.

In keeping with this year's theme, the USDA and EPA are launching a challenge to reduce food waste at each step from farm to fork.

A round-up of stories addressing the global problem of food waste.

I was fortunate enough to attend the official start of World Environment Day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Here's why their vision for a sustainable future is so important.

Celebrity ambassadors call for support for the UN’s World Environment Day.

At the World Economic Forum, the elite of the global economy arrive in the least sustainable mode of travel - a private jet. Yet a few of them will walk a few kilometers to donate bikes to school kids.

In anticipation of World Environment Day on June 5, the United Nations Environment Programme is hosting a blogging competition to raise awareness about this year’s theme of sustainable consumption.

The chemicals that make your personal products silky smooth are banned from all cosmetics that are washed off after use.

I really didn't know where to start, there is so much terrible stuff around

Looking back on this year, so much happened! I wanted to take a moment to go look back on the articles I had the most fun writing, the issues I had the most fun covering, and the adventures I had the most fun experiencing. Enjoy this look back!

We are just beginning to see how changes in the way we work are affecting the designs of where we work

Spanish company Lucirmás debuts Pure-Bottle, a fully recycled and recyclable table set which consists of a glass, lantern and spoon.

Using fresh organic ginger and locally grown oranges, the eco-friendly Medlock Ames has created a drink that is complex, fresh and tangy.

Scott Gundersen makes art with corks, using up to 9,000 of the old bottle-stoppers to create each beautiful portrait.

The French agriculture ministry has sentenced Emmanuel Giboulot six months in jail for not taking preventative measures against a bacterial vine disease.

Suddenly, and without any warning, a rap song appeared on social media, produced by three young men – who were unheard of up to that moment – and racked up millions of views in record time. The track was entitled "Long Live the People", based on the slogan of the revolutionary youth (especially notable in the 20F’s manifestations) directed against the monarchist slogan: “long live the king”. The track topped the list of most-watched Moroccan videos on YouTube. This is unprecedented for an agitational song, as the top spot has typically been occupied by pop trifles.

South African capitalism is in total crisis. The ruling class is divided and the worsening conditions of the workers and poor are causing a groundswell of resentment that will burst to the surface sooner or later, placing renewed class struggle on the agenda.

Americans are willing to overlook human suffering in order to have regular meat on their table.

But they're not alone: a new report finds that most Americans are considered lonely.

This bump out adds extra space for a cozy sitting area.

It's in the Fearless Leader's latest move to a planned economy that runs on coal.

Clad with reclaimed cedar, this modern and quirky house fits on a small footprint.

It is a brave new world of "reducing vegetation" and "fuel reduction" and a lotta logging.

It's time that the lazy gardeners among us rise up and take an explicit stand.

Elephants, tigers, and other threatened species are thriving in Thailand's Western Forest Complex thanks to conservation efforts.

It makes sense; They have great views, lots of exposure to wind and sun, and think of all the exercise you'll get climbing up.

Just a 30-minute ride on public transportation outside the Thai capital, travelers will find a cluster of jungle tree houses where they can breath clean air, explore a lush landscape, and sleep under the stars.

Design takes advantage of a shipping container attribute: Speed.

A new video from the Ecologist Film Unit shows how baby elephants are being smuggled into Thailand from Burma for tourism.

Using local materials, this impressive bamboo structure features a microcosm of imaginative spaces designed for a range of playful activities.

Peter Root and Mary Thompson, both only 34 years old, were on an epic bike trip around the world. They were killed in a road accident last Wednesday in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand, near Bangkok.

Using a series of overlapping mezzanines and spaces, this accessible, urban housing prototype explores the possibilities of living small but comfortably in the city.

A species of wasp discovered in Thailand has been named for evil spirits invented by J. K. Rowling in her Harry Potter books.