Inspired by her own spine-shattering accident, this sculpture shows the struggle and transformation of these remarkable insects.

We have lots of waste plastic and not much use for it, so why not use it instead of asphalt or concrete?

Cepezed Architects design a shelter that is elegant and self-sufficient.

The Dutch architects cover a modest building with green plants of all kinds in pots of all sizes.

It changed my life but I can also recommend some changes

This is Paris' largest mural, made with hand-folded origami paper birds and a bit of spraypaint.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers.

The second generation of Paris' bike-sharing fleet will see 20,000 bikes hit the streets next year, and 30% of those will feature an electric drivetrain.

...or does this augur the final breakdown of civilization?

This small and versatile apartment in the heart of Paris uses innovative modern materials for its furniture and cabinetry.

Using someone else's tools and space has forced me to adjust my approach to cooking.

The man who brought us the Rap Guide to Evolution is back to entertain, educate, and inspire us with a thought-provoking album that captures the spirit of conservation.

Touch the trees, hear them hum and murmur.

Like a gadget from a superhero's gizmo-kit, two engineering students have invented a device to battle blazes with noise – water and toxic chemicals not required.

Formidable Vegetable Sound System strikes again, this time with their 'ecological electroswing' celebration of soil.

The unusual concert was held in the depths of the Florida Reef to promote coral reef protection.

Contrary to what many people believe, they're not going to charity – just straight to landfill.

Light up your life and your living room with gorgeous lights from the London Design Festival.

This classic design is 80 years young and some famous designers pay hommage.

These paper plate eyes bring a chuckle when added to trees and rocks.

This specially designed Finnish axe requires less force to split wood as it acts both as a wedge and as a lever.

OK, maybe the Finns know something we don't - they are trying to pair smart phones, Big Data, and public and shared tranport to break free of private car-dependent cities.

Just think what the waste fat from 46 million Thanksgiving turkeys could fuel.

Forget about 3D printing houses; digital fabrication using sustainable materials is a much bigger deal.

This Finnish design doesn’t look quite finished but it is ingenious.

Look out for these things if you want to save money and consume less.

Eat simpler food.

Doing this was one of the best decisions I made when getting married. (So was marrying a great guy!)

Studies show that standing has anti-ageing effects.

The wheels on the desk go round and round.

Because standing desks cannot stand alone.

New research suggested benefits for giving students the option to stand during class.

For people like me who work all over the place, portable standing desks can be pretty useful

But there is a real question of how much one should pay for an artisanal shelf bracket.

Just throw yourself wherever you want to work; your office is where you are.

The high tech answer to keeping you moving while working.

Switching to a standing desk doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor.

Steven M. Johnson really should have had an agent.

It is better than a fixed standing desk? They make a good case for it.

Do the benefits of not sitting all day ever end?

This standing desk is packed with clever organization features, and can be customized for left or right-handed people.

It sorta defeats the purpose in about twelve different ways.

Made by NextDesk, the Encore is ideally green, with bamboo top, recycled aluminum frame, and VOC-free coating - perfect for this TreeHugger writer!

Is that a cheap standing desk, or an expensive cardboard box? Hard to tell.

It's really all you need in this era of notebook computers.

It actually seems to say that you can give someone an adjustable desk but you can't make them stand. That's a very different thing.

It's clever, cheap, burns calories and keeps the blood flowing and heart pumping.

After 52,696 steps, a review of a LifeSpan treadmill desk.

Just standing isn't enough; you gotta move.