In “fishing” for plastic to create new things, Plastic Whale Circular Furniture tackles a number of problems at once.

Emerging out of a park in Seoul, South Korea, this dynamic piece of urban furniture offers a place to sit, walk and play.

New eavesdropping Barbie records your child’s conversations and transmits them to a corporation that analyzes your kid’s likes and dislikes. And then things get weird.

Considered too fragile to ever be played again, the recordings have been newly reconstructed ... and they are wonderfully creepy.

Be sure to dispose of these toys if they are in the attic, and know how to stay on top of product recalls

Art meets accidental crowd-sourced recycling.

Toy innovation has stagnated in recent years and kids are bored. Who's at fault?

"Reuse" is usually a good motto; this study reminds parents to take care in the case of toys originally sold in yesteryears. We offer some tips for selecting safer used toys.

Their hugely successful petition has even gotten a response – and a promise – from the fast food giant.

Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health.

We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG.

We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring.

For some of the juices – all from well-known brands – drinking just 4 ounces a day is enough to cause concern.

The Florida legislation will go into effect in 2021 in an effort to protect the world’s third-largest barrier reef ecosystem.

An estimated 2,000 synthetic chemicals can be used in conventional packaged foods; for organic the number is 40.

Scientists find that tumors hold information like a 'black box' pointing to the specific cause of disease.

The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities!

Beans and lentils are one of the most important things you can include in your diet. Here are great ideas, from filling breakfasts to sweet and inspired desserts.

Our best recipes for autumn, when we crave warm, comforting food to counter the falling leaves and frosty bite in the air. These recipes offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Fluffy little pieces of heaven, these vegan cupcakes boast that winning combination of caramel sweetness cut with just a tiny sprinkle of sea salt.

Sister site MNN has some good suggestions including going back to your roots, and canning what you can.

Think living green is all about sacrifice? Think again!

A new UK study measures and compares the dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.

A new report finds reducing meat consumption is as important as tackling transportation emissions, but the politics are daunting.

A cheese lover dips his toe into the world of vegan cheese. (Not literally.)

Veggie-burger skeptic? Why not meat us halfway?

Between planetary and personal health, there's a lot to be said for eating a lot less meat.

A new campaign aims to bust the "protein myth".

A new microbial fuel cell can not only drastically reduce the amount of sludge from wastewater treatment plants, but can also produce clean energy at the same time.

The fuel cell generates electricity from living plants and could turn green roofs and marshes into power plants.

The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water.

A long-suspected secret behavior of water molecules in ice is seen for the first time using a new technique that could help develop energy alternatives.

This is a great way to understand the science behind microbial fuel cells and make a little renewable energy at home.

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Toyota revealed the FCV concept car for the fuel cell vehicle they will be making available next year. I had a chance to see the concept this week at the Detroit Auto Show.

This small hydrogen fuel cell charger promises a week of clean power for your gadgets. But is it ready for prime time?

The versatile, two-dimensional medium of paper is reconstructed into art that pops off the page.

Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center.

Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments

We have to rebuild our cities to use less energy and house more people, and Passivhaus design is a useful tool for both problems.

As Barbara Hendricks leaves the Environment Ministry, we look at the success of meatless meetings in a country with a strong meat culture

Kaden + Lager architects are building SKAIO, ten storeys of hybrid timber construction.

This furniture designer's stealth van conversion has been created as a "test lab" for mobile, "democratic" small space design.

The goal is a good one. The timeline is not.

Image from Tetra Pak Tetra Pak is the world's largest packaging company so when they decide to do something environmental it has a big impact. They have just announced that all of their UK and Irish packaging will be FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

Yes, they seem tacky and don't make your house smell like a coniferous forest but they also won't dry up and shed their needles all over the place

Air-drying clothing is definitely the cheapest, and especially the most eco-friendly way of drying your clothes; no energy or machinery is needed. However, if you live in a small space, a rainy country or simply are a busy (or forgetful) person,

In past articles I have shown that boxed

Each year thousands of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) yoga mats are sold

Electric cars are the darlings of the green technology futurists. But wait, cries a receding voice, "what about the environmental impact of all those batteries?" Until recently, that lurking uncertainty shadowed the

Amid a media flurry starring a displaced polar bear and an easy-breathing Lance Armstrong, Nissan has become the unlikely leader as it delivers a mass-produced, affordable electric car. The Leaf is now arriving in the driveways of eager customers, and