New service offers refurbished cell phones complete with green tips for teens.

MBA students in a CSR course at Boston College were tasked to create a green business idea for Verizon and a recyclable phone project came out on top.

Have an old cell phone stashed away? Recycle it with the Phones for Haiti program and you'll help the American Red Cross provide disaster relief in the earthqua

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.

Phone recycling has become so easy, convenient and, in some instances, profitable, there’s really no reason not to do it.

U.S. Postal Service expands electronics recycling program. Customers can trade in old cellphones for cash at 3,100 USPS retail locations.

AT&T customers recycled 50,942 devices in a single week, setting a new Guinness World Record.

Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free.

Party with The Green Girls -- and 200 green-thinking Angelenos -- at the Ecco Lounge in Hollywood this Saturday.

Upcycled seatbelts make for a fashionable clubbing accessory. But will your snazzy smart phone fit into the thing?

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.

Obama and Jintao announce sweeping clean energy 'cooperation plan' that could significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Prize-winning design proposal revives defunct post offices by transforming them into food-sharing centers.

Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled.

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?

A new technique promises to turn plastic waste into clean, high-grade fuel.

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.

Environmental Protection Agency releases air toxicity results from 65 schools in 22 states.

Save money, cut carbon emissions, and extend the life of your clothing—all with a few bucks’ worth of rope.

In the wake of the worst nuclear disaster in a generation, Germany doubled down on a decade of success, pledging to eliminate nukes by 2022 and switch almost ex

With budget cuts come consequences. It looks like the emerging clean energy industry could take a big hit.

Walmart leads the way in generating solar energy from its store rooftops, creating 65,000 kilowatts from the sun. Big-box retailers are often cast as the boogie

The Southern Hemisphere will experience more devastating wind and waves as the world warms, according to new research.

If solar panels are out of your realm of possibility, you still have alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels.

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.

Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017.

You can watch Leo DiCaprio's "Before the Flood" free online.

This grizzly bear cub thought he was just enjoying a day at the river's edge before a scallop shell ruined it.

From musicals to thrillers, there's more than a few flicks out there where the solar eclipse has a starring role.

On the 30th anniversary of "Beetlejuice," the female characters in the classic film seem fresher than ever.

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.

These noteworthy wind-driven mills and windmill groupings offer a historical glimpse back to when life relied on the strength of wind.

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.

Utilizing her 18 years of military experience, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela Cody-Rouget started a professional service to help people become organized.

You might be surprised at the one thing that can make the task much more bearable.

The ultimate guide to natural cleaning for every room in your home.

Skip the harsh chemicals and try these nontoxic ways to clean your carpets.

The key to sparkling, streak-free window panes isn't chemicals, clean windows naturally with these tips.

A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.

From sticky to stainy, here's what you need to clean festive messes.

Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Wipe lightbulbs? Wash doormats? My spring cleaning routine strays far from The Good Housekeeping Institute's unachievable checklist.

If you are aiming for more minimalist surroundings but find it hard to part with things, this trick could work for you.

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.